Microsoft Word pricing
Microsoft Word has a free plan and paid plans. Starting price: $9.99/month (Microsoft 365 Personal). Free plan: Word for the web.
Free plan + paidPrices last checked Oct 29, 2026
Microsoft Word plans and prices
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Microsoft Word pricing facts
2 of 2 verified- Free version
- Word for the web
- Checked Oct 29, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Get free access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint using Microsoft 365 for the web (formerly Office).”
- Starting price
- $9.99/month (Microsoft 365 Personal)
- Checked Oct 29, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Microsoft 365 Personal $9.99/month”
Microsoft Word alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 Google Docs | Free | — | Anyone with a Google account |
 Apple Pages | Free plan + paid | $12.99 a month or $129 a year (premium extras) | Yes, Pages is free for everyone |
 ONLYOFFICE | Open source | $20 per admin/month (DocSpace) | DocSpace Startup, up to 3 admins |
 Zoho Writer | Free plan + paid | — | Yes, for individuals |
 iA Writer | Paid | $49.99 one-time | No |
 LibreOffice | Open source | — | — |
 Scrivener | Paid | — | No |
| WoWordPerfect Office | Paid | — | No |
 WordCraft | Open source | — | — |
Microsoft Word pricing: common questions
Is Microsoft Word free?
Microsoft Word has a free plan: Word for the web. Paid plans add more.
How much does Microsoft Word cost?
Starting price: $9.99/month (Microsoft 365 Personal), according to microsoft.com (checked Oct 29, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
What are free alternatives to Microsoft Word?
Free or freemium alternatives include Google Docs, LibreOffice, Apple Pages and ONLYOFFICE. Open-source options: LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE.