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Formstack Documents vs Microsoft Word: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 17th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 31,714 reviews from Document Management users.
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Secure Data Storage
NA
Document Storage
4.5
Mobile Access
NA
File Sharing
4.7
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
4.7
User reviews112
Ease of use
4.5
Functionality
4.7
Value for money
4.4
Customer support
4.7
4.7
User reviews2,421
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
Not provided by vendor
Free version
Free trial
Best for

Those with online, offline, or paper forms who want to automate their document assembly to save time, reduce errors, and maintain consistency across their organization.

Companies requiring document generation, management and sharing.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
View Reviews
1 / 4
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Video reviews
No video reviews yet
No video reviews yet
User interface
No videos provided by vendor
No videos provided by vendor
206506
4 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

Formstack Documents

Top Features
19/45
  • Access Expiration Management
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Annotations
  • Approval Process Control
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Audit Trail
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Content Management
  • Document Capture
  • Document Editing
  • Drag & Drop
  • Email Management
  • File Recovery
  • Full Text Search
  • Metadata Extraction
  • Mobile Access
  • Offline Access
  • Optical Character Recognition
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • SSL Security
  • Tagging
  • Task Management
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • API
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Automation
  • Document Classification
  • Document Generation
  • Document Review
  • Document Storage
  • Electronic Signature
  • File Conversion
  • File Sharing
  • Forms Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Version Control
  • Workflow Management
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Microsoft Word

10/45
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Formstack Documents
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
Formstack Documents
  • By Formstack
  • Located in United States
Microsoft Word
  • By Microsoft
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1975
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