Zoho Writer vs WPS Writer

Zoho Writer9.0Visit WPS Writer8.9Visit

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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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

• Zoho Writer fits best

  Feature-rich free and cross-platform editing

• WPS Writer fits best

  Affordable Microsoft-compatible editing

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Writer 9.0/10 Visit ↗	WPS Writer 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Word Processing Software	#4 in Word Processing Software
Best for	Feature-rich free and cross-platform editing	Affordable Microsoft-compatible editing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations	20 integrations	3 integrations
Features Zoho Writer 4/4 · WPS Writer 4/4
Desktop apps	✓	✓
Offline editing	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Track changes	✓	✓
Specs
Desktop platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
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	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	Document automation uses separately purchasable credits Imported DOCX files are limited to 50 MB Paid Edition is available through Zoho WorkDrive	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	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• Zoho Writer9.0/10 · Free plan

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

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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 →