Zoho Writer vs Apple Pages

Zoho Writer9.0Visit Apple Pages8.6Visit

Higher score Zoho Writer #3 in Word Processing Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Zoho Writer

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Apple Pages #6 in Word Processing Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Apple Pages

• Zoho Writer fits best

  Feature-rich free and cross-platform editing

• Apple Pages fits best

  Apple users wanting polished document creation

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Writer 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Apple Pages 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Word Processing Software	#6 in Word Processing Software
Best for	Feature-rich free and cross-platform editing	Apple users wanting polished document creation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$29.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, macOS, iOS
Integrations	20 integrations	3 integrations
Features Zoho Writer 4/4 · Apple Pages 4/4
Desktop apps	✓	✓
Offline editing	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Track changes	✓	✓
Specs
Desktop platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Maximum document size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free access for individuals and organizations Windows, macOS, Linux, web, iOS, and Android support Automation, e-signatures, publishing, and collaboration tools	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
Cons	Document automation uses separately purchasable credits Imported DOCX files are limited to 50 MB Paid Edition is available through Zoho WorkDrive	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
Our verdict	Zoho Writer is a cloud-based word processor for individuals, authors, business professionals, and teams. It covers document creation, formatting, layout design, DOCX editing, comments, track changes, real-time co-authoring, and AI-assisted… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zoho Writer — where it wins

  • Free access for individuals and organizations
  • Windows, macOS, Linux, web, iOS, and Android support
  • Automation, e-signatures, publishing, and collaboration tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Document automation uses separately purchasable credits
  • Imported DOCX files are limited to 50 MB
  • Paid Edition is available through Zoho WorkDrive

• 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

• Zoho Writer9.0/10 · Free plan

  A broad free word processor for teams needing cross-platform editing and workflow features.

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• Apple Pages8.6/10 · Free plan

  A capable free document editor for Apple users who value layout and collaboration.

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