Head-to-head · Word Processing Software
Apple Pages vs Yandex Documents
Apple Pages leads on 0 checks, Yandex Documents on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreApple Pages · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
Apple Pages scores higher on our rubric for word processing software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #10.
Apple Pages is the better fit for apple users wanting polished document creation. Yandex Documents is the better fit for web-first teams using Yandex services.
- Apple Pages fits best
Apple users wanting polished document creation
- Yandex Documents fits best
Web-first teams using Yandex services
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Side by side
| Feature | Apple Pages 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Yandex Documents 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #6 in Word Processing Software | #10 in Word Processing Software |
| Best for | Apple users wanting polished document creation | Web-first teams using Yandex services |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $29.99/yr | $3.99/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs, Community | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Apple Pages 4/4 · Yandex Documents 4/4 | ||
| Desktop apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Track changes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Desktop platforms | macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Maximum document size | Not checked yet | 100 MB |
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| Our verdict | Apple Pages combines word processing and page-layout tools for reports, resumes, books, posters, and other documents. It suits Apple users who want polished templates, flexible formatting, and support for both writing and visual document… Read the review → |
Yandex Documents is an online editor for text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. It supports DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX files, with collaborative editing, review mode for suggested changes, automatic saving, version history,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Apple Pages — where it wins
- Free editing and real-time collaboration without a subscription
- Track changes, threaded comments, and rich page-layout tools
- Exports to PDF, Word, EPUB, RTF, and TXT
Where it doesn't
- No Linux or Android platform listed
- Premium Pages content and intelligence features require a subscription
- Collaboration is limited to 2 GB, or 4 GB for subscribers
Yandex Documents — where it wins
- Free plan with 5 GB of Yandex Disk storage
- Collaborative editing, review mode, and version restoration
- Offline editing with synchronization after reconnection
Where it doesn't
- No desktop application
- Narrower integration scope centered on Yandex services
- Editor opening limit of 100 MB per document
- Apple Pages8.6/10 · Free plan
A capable free document editor for Apple users who value layout and collaboration.
Visit Apple PagesFull verdict → - Yandex Documents8.2/10 · Free plan
A practical web-first editor for teams already working in Yandex services.
Visit YandexFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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