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Head-to-head · Document Collaboration Software

Microsoft Word vs Craft

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft Word #3 in Document Collaboration Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Microsoft Word
Craft #8 in Document Collaboration Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Craft

Microsoft Word leads on 0 checks, Craft on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMicrosoft Word · 9.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceCraft · $6.40/user/mo
  • Free planboth

Microsoft Word scores higher on our rubric for document collaboration software: 9.1 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Craft is cheaper to start at $6.40/user/mo against $7/user/mo.

Microsoft Word is the better fit for microsoft-focused organizations. Craft is the better fit for individuals and teams wanting polished structured docs.

  • Microsoft Word fits best

    Microsoft-focused organizations

  • Craft fits best

    Individuals and teams wanting polished structured docs

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft Word 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Craft 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.3
Ranking #3 in Document Collaboration Software #8 in Document Collaboration Software
Best for Microsoft-focused organizations Individuals and teams wanting polished structured docs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7/user/mo $6.40/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Integrations 3 integrations 8 integrations
Features Microsoft Word 0/3 · Craft 0/3
Approval workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Role permissions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Audit log Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Guest access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Collaborator limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Real-time co-authoring, track changes, and version history
  • Desktop, web, and mobile apps across major platforms
  • Deep integration with OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams
  • Structured documents combine nested pages, blocks, tasks, and collections.
  • Offline editing synchronizes across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
  • Sharing, publishing, AI assistance, APIs, and integrations support varied workflows.
Cons
  • Desktop apps require a paid Microsoft 365 plan
  • Advanced Copilot features are limited to select paid plans
  • The free plan includes only 5 GB of cloud storage
  • Advanced collaboration features are concentrated in paid plans.
  • Plan pricing and availability vary across the listed plan options.
  • Its broad workspace may exceed the needs of users wanting simple notes only.
Our verdict

Microsoft Word is a document creation, editing, formatting, reviewing, and sharing application for individuals and organizations. Its free web version covers basic editing, sharing, real-time collaboration, spelling and grammar assistance,…

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Craft is a cross-platform workspace for notes, documents, tasks, and collaboration. It is designed for individuals, students, creators, and teams that want polished, structured documents rather than a basic text editor. Nested pages,…

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  1. Microsoft WordDocument Collaboration Software 9.1Free plan
  2. CraftDocument Collaboration Software 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft Word — where it wins

    • Real-time co-authoring, track changes, and version history
    • Desktop, web, and mobile apps across major platforms
    • Deep integration with OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop apps require a paid Microsoft 365 plan
    • Advanced Copilot features are limited to select paid plans
    • The free plan includes only 5 GB of cloud storage

  • Craft — where it wins

    • Structured documents combine nested pages, blocks, tasks, and collections.
    • Offline editing synchronizes across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
    • Sharing, publishing, AI assistance, APIs, and integrations support varied workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced collaboration features are concentrated in paid plans.
    • Plan pricing and availability vary across the listed plan options.
    • Its broad workspace may exceed the needs of users wanting simple notes only.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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