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Head-to-head · Office Suite Software

Apple iWork vs Microsoft Office 2024

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Apple iWork #3 in Office Suite Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Apple iWork
Microsoft Office 2024 #13 in Office Suite Software 6.1/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Microsoft

Apple iWork leads on 2 checks, Microsoft Office 2024 on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreApple iWork · 7.7/10
  • Free planonly Apple iWork
  • Most featuresApple iWork · 2 of 5

Apple iWork scores higher on our rubric for office suite software: 7.7 against 6.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #13.

Apple iWork offers free plan; Microsoft Office 2024 doesn't. Apple iWork offers real-time co-editing; Microsoft Office 2024 doesn't publish it.

Apple iWork is the better fit for apple users wanting a free creative productivity suite. Microsoft Office 2024 is the better fit for buyers who prefer Microsoft’s offline desktop apps.

  • Apple iWork fits best

    Apple users wanting a free creative productivity suite

  • Microsoft Office 2024 fits best

    Buyers who prefer Microsoft’s offline desktop apps

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Side by side

Feature Apple iWork 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Microsoft Office 2024 6.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 6.1
Ranking #3 in Office Suite Software #13 in Office Suite Software
Best for Apple users wanting a free creative productivity suite Buyers who prefer Microsoft’s offline desktop apps
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS Windows, macOS
Support Docs, Community Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Apple iWork 2/5 · Microsoft Office 2024 1/5
Offline desktop apps ✓ ✓
Business email included — —
Real-time co-editing ✓ (best) Not published
Admin console — —
Single sign-on — —
Specs
Supported platforms web, macos, ios Windows, macOS
Our review
Pros
  • Free Pages, Numbers, and Keynote cover core office work.
  • Real-time collaboration includes permissions and activity summaries.
  • Pages supports Word file editing, Apple Pencil, and Apple Intelligence tools.
  • Includes desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
  • Apps can be used offline after installation and activation
  • Works with Microsoft Teams
Cons
  • Apps are limited to web, macOS, and iOS.
  • No admin console or single sign-on is listed.
  • Some premium content and features require an Apple Creator Studio subscription.
  • Licensed for installation on one PC or Mac
  • For non-commercial use
  • Requires internet for installation and activation, then periodically to stay activated
Our verdict

Apple iWork brings together Pages for documents, Numbers for spreadsheets, and Keynote for presentations. It suits individuals, students, and teams who want creative tools for everyday office work, particularly those working on Apple…

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For students and families working on a PC or Mac at home or school, Office Home 2024 brings Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote together in desktop apps. It is a paid, one-time purchase for non-commercial use, with a license for one PC or…

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  1. Apple iWorkOffice Suite Software 7.7Free plan
  2. Microsoft Office 2024Office Suite Software 6.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Apple iWork — where it wins

    • Free Pages, Numbers, and Keynote cover core office work.
    • Real-time collaboration includes permissions and activity summaries.
    • Pages supports Word file editing, Apple Pencil, and Apple Intelligence tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Apps are limited to web, macOS, and iOS.
    • No admin console or single sign-on is listed.
    • Some premium content and features require an Apple Creator Studio subscription.

  • Microsoft Office 2024 — where it wins

    • Includes desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
    • Apps can be used offline after installation and activation
    • Works with Microsoft Teams

    Where it doesn't

    • Licensed for installation on one PC or Mac
    • For non-commercial use
    • Requires internet for installation and activation, then periodically to stay activated

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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