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ownCloud vs Microsoft Word: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 9th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 32,236 reviews from Document Management users.
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Secure Data Storage
4.0
Document Storage
4.8
Mobile Access
4.4
File Sharing
4.8
Email Management
NA
% Fit
Missing features
Feature ratings
Secure Data Storage
NA
Document Storage
4.6
Mobile Access
NA
File Sharing
NA
Email Management
NA
User satisfaction
4.2
User reviews60
Ease of use
4.4
Functionality
4.0
Value for money
4.3
Customer support
3.4
4.7
User reviews2,447
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.7
Value for money
4.4
Customer support
4.2
Price starts from
/user
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Not provided by vendor
Free version
Free trial
Best for

ownCloud offers benefits to those industries dealing with sensitive data or need to fulfill special security and compliance regulation. These industries include finance, healthcare, and more.

Companies requiring document generation, management and sharing.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
View Reviews
1 / 4
View Reviews
Video reviews
No video reviews yet
No video reviews yet
User interface
No videos provided by vendor
No videos provided by vendor
176602
3 screenshots
227146
5 screenshots
Do these products fit your needs?

Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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Access Controls/Permissions
207
Important
Access Expiration Management
388
Important

ownCloud

Top Features
36/45
  • Access Expiration Management
  • Annotations
  • Approval Process Control
  • Document Automation
  • Document Editing
  • Email Management
  • Metadata Extraction
  • Optical Character Recognition
  • Task Management
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • API
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Audit Trail
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Content Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Capture
  • Document Classification
  • Document Generation
  • Document Review
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Electronic Signature
  • File Conversion
  • File Recovery
  • File Sharing
  • Forms Management
  • Full Text Search
  • Mobile Access
  • Offline Access
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • SSL Security
  • Tagging
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Version Control
  • Workflow Management
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Microsoft Word

10/45
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ownCloud
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
ownCloud
  • By ownCloud
  • Located in Germany
  • Founded in 2010
Microsoft Word
  • By Microsoft
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1975
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