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Zoho Writer vs Microsoft Word: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 21st, 2025
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Summary
Features in Document Generation
41
Best performer
50
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • API
14
50
  • Activity Dashboard
User satisfaction
4.4
User reviews40
Ease of use
4.5
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.6
Customer support
4.4
4.7
User reviews2,430
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.7
Value for money
4.4
Customer support
4.2
Price starts from
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
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Free version
Free trial
Best for

Companies and teams of all sizes who want to create professional business documents from anywhere, on any device.

Companies requiring document generation, management and sharing.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Video reviews
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No video reviews yet
User interface
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Zoho Writer

Top Features
41/50
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Batch Processing
  • Compliance Management
  • Conditional Logic
  • Customizable Fields
  • Data Storage Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Email Templates
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • API
  • Approval Process Control
  • Audit Trail
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Contract Drafting
  • Contract/License Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Synchronization
  • Digital Signature
  • Document Automation
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Document Review
  • Document Storage
  • Document Templates
  • Electronic Signature
  • Forms Management
  • Full Text Search
  • Interaction Tracking
  • Multi-Language
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Multiple Output Formats
  • Offline Access
  • Process/Workflow Automation
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Search/Filter
  • Template Management
  • Templates
  • Text Editing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Version Control
  • Workflow Management
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Microsoft Word

14/50
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Zoho Writer
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Microsoft Word
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Zoho Writer
  • By Zoho
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1996
Microsoft Word
  • By Microsoft
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1975
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