Microsoft Word vs WPS Writer

Microsoft Word9.4Visit WPS Writer8.9Visit

Higher score Microsoft Word #1 in Word Processing Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Microsoft Word

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WPS Writer #4 in Word Processing Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit WPS Writer

• Microsoft Word fits best

  Professional users needing a complete word processor

• WPS Writer fits best

  Affordable Microsoft-compatible editing

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Word 9.4/10 Visit ↗	WPS Writer 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Word Processing Software	#4 in Word Processing Software
Best for	Professional users needing a complete word processor	Affordable Microsoft-compatible editing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations	3 integrations	3 integrations
Features Microsoft Word 4/4 · WPS Writer 4/4
Desktop apps	✓	✓
Offline editing	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Track changes	✓	✓
Specs
Desktop platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Maximum document size	512 MB	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Real-time co-authoring, track changes, and version history support review workflows Desktop, web, and mobile access across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android Templates, dictation, accessibility checking, and Copilot-assisted writing tools	Edits DOC and DOCX files offline across desktop, mobile, and web Real-time co-editing includes comments, permissions, and version history AI supports drafting, rewriting, summaries, translation, and spell checking
Cons	The free plan is limited to Word for the web and basic editing features Desktop Word requires a paid Microsoft 365 subscription The 512 MB maximum applies to Word files opened by Word	Listed cloud integrations are limited to Google Drive and Dropbox WPS Standard includes only 1 GB of cloud storage WPS Pro+ AI tools have usage limits
Our verdict	Microsoft Word is a word-processing application for creating, editing, formatting, reviewing, and sharing documents. It suits professional users who need a complete document workspace across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Core… Read the review →	WPS Writer is the word-processing application in the WPS Office suite, designed for individuals, students, professionals, and teams working with Word-compatible documents. It creates, edits, saves, and shares DOC and DOCX files, while also… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Word — where it wins

  • Real-time co-authoring, track changes, and version history support review workflows
  • Desktop, web, and mobile access across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Templates, dictation, accessibility checking, and Copilot-assisted writing tools

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan is limited to Word for the web and basic editing features
  • Desktop Word requires a paid Microsoft 365 subscription
  • The 512 MB maximum applies to Word files opened by Word

• WPS Writer — where it wins

  • Edits DOC and DOCX files offline across desktop, mobile, and web
  • Real-time co-editing includes comments, permissions, and version history
  • AI supports drafting, rewriting, summaries, translation, and spell checking

  Where it doesn't

  • Listed cloud integrations are limited to Google Drive and Dropbox
  • WPS Standard includes only 1 GB of cloud storage
  • WPS Pro+ AI tools have usage limits

• Microsoft Word9.4/10 · Free plan

  A complete word processor with strong collaboration, review, accessibility, and Microsoft ecosystem support.

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• WPS Writer8.9/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  Affordable Word-compatible editing with offline work, collaboration, AI, and PDF tools.

  Visit WPS WriterFull verdict →