Zoho Writer vs WPS Docs

Zoho Writer9.2Visit WPS Docs8.7Visit

Higher score Zoho Writer #2 in Collaborative Document Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Zoho Writer

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WPS Docs #5 in Collaborative Document Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit WPS Docs

• Zoho Writer fits best

  Teams needing broad desktop and workflow support

• WPS Docs fits best

  Budget users needing broad office-file coverage

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Writer 9.2/10 Visit ↗	WPS Docs 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Collaborative Document Software	#5 in Collaborative Document Software
Best for	Teams needing broad desktop and workflow support	Budget users needing broad office-file coverage
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Features Zoho Writer 0/4 · WPS Docs 2/4
Real-time editing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Guest access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Comments	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Version history	Not checked yet	Not stated
Native app coverage	Not checked yet	All
Our review
Pros	Free core word processor for individuals and organizations Real-time collaboration, track changes, comments, and offline editing Automation, e-signatures, publishing, and extensive integrations	Real-time editing with comments and view or edit permissions Supports office files up to 1 GB across web, desktop, and mobile Encrypted cloud storage with file and member management
Cons	Document automation uses separately purchasable credits Free automation allowance is limited to 200 credits per organization monthly Imported DOCX files are limited to 50 MB; other formats to 10 MB	Pro+ AI tools include usage limits Free offering has 1 GB of cloud space Version history is not part of the published feature set
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 publishing.… Read the review →	WPS Docs is an online collaborative document service for teams, particularly small and midsize businesses. It combines file management, document creation, sharing, and simultaneous editing in one workspace. Teams can comment on shared… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zoho Writer — where it wins

  • Free core word processor for individuals and organizations
  • Real-time collaboration, track changes, comments, and offline editing
  • Automation, e-signatures, publishing, and extensive integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Document automation uses separately purchasable credits
  • Free automation allowance is limited to 200 credits per organization monthly
  • Imported DOCX files are limited to 50 MB; other formats to 10 MB

• WPS Docs — where it wins

  • Real-time editing with comments and view or edit permissions
  • Supports office files up to 1 GB across web, desktop, and mobile
  • Encrypted cloud storage with file and member management

  Where it doesn't

  • Pro+ AI tools include usage limits
  • Free offering has 1 GB of cloud space
  • Version history is not part of the published feature set

• Zoho Writer9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad collaborative word processor with strong desktop coverage and a free core edition.

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• WPS Docs8.7/10 · Free plan

  A budget-friendly collaborative workspace with broad office-file and device coverage.

  Visit WPS DocsFull verdict →