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Head-to-head · Office Suite Software

Apple iWork vs ONLYOFFICE Docs

  • 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
ONLYOFFICE Docs #4 in Office Suite Software 7.6/10 Free plan · paid from $1,500 · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ONLYOFFICE

Apple iWork leads on 2 checks, ONLYOFFICE Docs 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 planboth
  • Most featuresApple iWork · 2 of 5

Apple iWork scores higher on our rubric for office suite software: 7.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Apple iWork offers offline desktop apps; ONLYOFFICE Docs doesn't publish it. Apple iWork offers real-time co-editing; ONLYOFFICE Docs doesn't publish it.

Apple iWork is the better fit for apple users wanting a free creative productivity suite. ONLYOFFICE Docs is the better fit for organizations needing flexible office-suite deployment.

  • Apple iWork fits best

    Apple users wanting a free creative productivity suite

  • ONLYOFFICE Docs fits best

    Organizations needing flexible office-suite deployment

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Side by side

Feature Apple iWork 7.7/10 Visit ↗ ONLYOFFICE Docs 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.6
Ranking #3 in Office Suite Software #4 in Office Suite Software
Best for Apple users wanting a free creative productivity suite Organizations needing flexible office-suite deployment
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Docs, Community Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Apple iWork 2/5 · ONLYOFFICE Docs 0/5
Offline desktop apps ✓ (best) Not published
Business email included — Not published
Real-time co-editing ✓ (best) Not published
Admin console — Not published
Single sign-on — Not published
Specs
Supported platforms web, macos, ios Not published
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.
  • Edits documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, and fillable forms
  • Supports cloud, self-hosted, desktop, and mobile deployments
  • Offers co-editing, review tools, comments, and version history
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.
  • The $1,500 one-time annual-license entry price is a significant commitment
  • Enterprise pricing varies with hosting, connections, license duration, and services
  • Mobile web editors are specified for the one-year Enterprise license
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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ONLYOFFICE Docs is an open-source office suite for organizations that need document creation, editing, review, and collaboration across different deployment environments. Its scope includes text documents, spreadsheets, presentations,…

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  1. Apple iWorkOffice Suite Software 7.7Free plan
  2. ONLYOFFICE DocsOffice Suite Software 7.6Free plan · paid from $1,500 · 30-day trial

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.

  • ONLYOFFICE Docs — where it wins

    • Edits documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, and fillable forms
    • Supports cloud, self-hosted, desktop, and mobile deployments
    • Offers co-editing, review tools, comments, and version history

    Where it doesn't

    • The $1,500 one-time annual-license entry price is a significant commitment
    • Enterprise pricing varies with hosting, connections, license duration, and services
    • Mobile web editors are specified for the one-year Enterprise license
  • Apple iWork7.7/10 · Free plan

    A free creative productivity suite for Apple users, with browser access and real-time collaboration.

    Visit Apple iWorkFull verdict →
  • ONLYOFFICE Docs7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $1,500 · 30-day trial

    A deployable office suite with broad editing and collaboration tools; enterprise licenses start at $1,500.

    Visit ONLYOFFICEFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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