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WordCraft alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave WordCraft: still alpha; the project lists .docx round-trip and pagination fidelity as unfinished, and no native printing yet, according to its roadmap. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces WordCraft, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Docs currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LibreOffice logoLibreOfficeOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 468.8
2ONLYOFFICE logoONLYOFFICEOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 561.8
3WPS Office logoWPS OfficeFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 357.5
  1. LibreOffice logo

    1. LibreOfficeTop pick

    Best for: People and organisations who want a full free office suite on their own computers

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from WordCraft

    Mature free office suite with a full word processor, spreadsheet and slides, and long-tested .docx support.

    Pros

    • Completely free with six apps, including a database and drawing tool
    • Runs offline on Windows, macOS and Linux with no account
    • Uses the open ODF standard while still reading and writing Office files

    Cons

    • Interface feels older than Microsoft 365 or Google Docs
    • Complex Office files can show layout differences
    • No built-in real-time co-editing
    Visit LibreOffice Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LibreOffice a good WordCraft alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MPL 2.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest version
    26.8.1
    Checked Oct 25, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps included
    6 (Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, Math)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 29, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ONLYOFFICE logo

    2. ONLYOFFICE

    Best for: Teams wanting self-hosted, Office-compatible editing inside Nextcloud or similar

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from WordCraft

    Open-source suite built around Microsoft formats, with desktop apps and a self-hostable server.

    Pros

    • Very close .docx/.xlsx/.pptx compatibility
    • Free desktop editors on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Self-hostable server that integrates with Nextcloud, ownCloud and others

    Cons

    • Free community server has limits on simultaneous connections
    • Many editions and product names make choosing confusing
    • Advanced features sit in paid Enterprise editions
    Visit ONLYOFFICE Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ONLYOFFICE a good WordCraft alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPLv3 (core of Docs)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 29, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    DocSpace Startup, up to 3 admins
    Checked Oct 29, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $20 per admin/month (DocSpace)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, SharePoint
    Checked Oct 29, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. WPS Office logo

    3. WPS Office

    Best for: People who want a free Office lookalike on a phone or budget PC

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from WordCraft

    Free Word-compatible suite with a ribbon interface on desktop and mobile.

    Pros

    • Free, with an interface close to Microsoft Office
    • Documents, sheets, slides and PDF tools in one app
    • Available on nearly every platform including Linux

    Cons

    • Free version shows ads and frequent upgrade prompts
    • Data handling concerns for some organisations
    • Advanced PDF and AI features need Pro
    Visit WPS Office Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is WPS Office a good WordCraft alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Founded
    1988 (Kingsoft Office Software)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wps.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    600M+ monthly active users
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wps.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free version
    Yes, for Windows
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wps.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best WordCraft alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Google Docs logo

Best WordCraft alternative for most people

Google Docs

Free browser-based editor with real-time collaboration, if offline native use isn't a priority.

LibreOffice logo

Best WordCraft alternative for a free option

LibreOffice

Mature free office suite with a full word processor, spreadsheet and slides, and long-tested .docx support.

Microsoft Word logo

Best WordCraft alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Microsoft Word

The app WordCraft imitates, with complete .docx fidelity, printing and cloud collaboration.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best WordCraft alternative for open source

ONLYOFFICE

Open-source suite built around Microsoft formats, with desktop apps and a self-hostable server.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best WordCraft alternative for self-hosting

ONLYOFFICE

Open-source suite built around Microsoft formats, with desktop apps and a self-hostable server.

WPS Office logo

Best WordCraft alternative for Mac

WPS Office

Free Word-compatible suite with a ribbon interface on desktop and mobile.

Microsoft Word logo

Best WordCraft alternative for Windows

Microsoft Word

The app WordCraft imitates, with complete .docx fidelity, printing and cloud collaboration.

LibreOffice logo

Best WordCraft alternative for Linux

LibreOffice

Mature free office suite with a full word processor, spreadsheet and slides, and long-tested .docx support.

Google Docs logo

Best WordCraft alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Docs

Free browser-based editor with real-time collaboration, if offline native use isn't a priority.

Google Docs logo

Best WordCraft alternative for working in the browser

Google Docs

Free browser-based editor with real-time collaboration, if offline native use isn't a priority.

WordCraft alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to WordCraft?

Google Docs ranks first right now. Free browser-based editor with real-time collaboration, if offline native use isn't a priority. Microsoft Word and LibreOffice follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to WordCraft?

Yes. Google Docs (free), Microsoft Word (free plan + paid), LibreOffice (open source) and ONLYOFFICE (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to WordCraft?

Yes: LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE. ONLYOFFICE can also be self-hosted.

Which WordCraft alternatives work on Linux?

LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE and WPS Office run on Linux.

Why do people switch from WordCraft?

The complaints we hear most: still alpha; the project lists .docx round-trip and pagination fidelity as unfinished; no native printing yet, according to its roadmap; word processor only, with no spreadsheet or slides app alongside it.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces WordCraft, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.