# Pages Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Pages the right Productivity solution for you? Explore 180 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/229116/Pages/reviews --- Pages 4.6 (180) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/229116/Pages/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated July 3rd, 2026 # Reviews of Pages Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews AN Alicia N TeacherEducation Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It is my fave place to edit documents and make lesson plans for school (teacher). Although the initial work is a lot, I copy and paste documents and edit each one each week.“ July 30, 2025 SB Scott B ElectricianConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “One annoying thing it could be is that Pages is only available on iPhone, Mac and iPad, just to say that it requires an Apple device.“ July 2, 2026 MG Milagros G Content creatorIndividual & Family Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I a versatile tool for creating professional documents like brochures and flyers for my business, but i also used personally for my personal documents like planners, task lists, my journal, CV or quick letters and much more...“ January 25, 2025 AN Alicia N TeacherEducation Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Recently I didn’t like how for some reason an “update/improvement” took away the feature of being able to reduce/enlarge the boxes within a table row or column.“ July 30, 2025 SS Samin S Support Services SpecialistTelecommunications, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It’s perfect for personal or professional documents if you’re in the Apple ecosystem. While it may not replace Word for power users, it strikes a nice balance between simplicity and functionality.“ November 20, 2025 AN Alicia N TeacherEducation Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It’s very frustrating because I use this for work every day and need it to work with me on editing to make it flow easier.“ July 30, 2025 KR Karly R TeacherPrimary/Secondary Education, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The templates & design features gives a more professional look to flyers, letters, or posters.“ October 16, 2025 JR Janessa R Product Marketing MangerTelecommunications, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Copy and paste creating a lot of difficult formatting issues that sometimes cannot be resolved through typical troubleshooting.“ June 25, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 180 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Daria J. Marketing Associate Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy and Useful" August 29, 2024 5.0 Fast and easy editor for any major purposes of writing , editing or summarizing. Pros Easy to deploy,Easy export to other file formats,pretty intuitive workflow, doesn't mess up the layout while inserting images or other external files. Cons Limited choice of templates, the ones I saw look like documents from 80's Had some limitation in terms of presentations and logos, printing layouts are different from what the display is showing and need to be adjusted manually. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Product quality ,issues with the workflow and file sharing Review Source KR Karly R. Teacher Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "More than just a document creator" October 16, 2025 5.0 I love Pages and have used it nearly as much, if not more than I do Google docs. The templates & design features gives a more professional look to flyers, letters, or posters. Pros Pages is an easy to learn document creation app that also has design capabilities. It is intuitive and has pre-made templates that have a professional look. The grammar & spellcheck feature can be turned off/on as a preference. I love that I have the option of saving as a pdf, importing images, and for me it is easier to use shapes/art than it is to use in Google docs. Cons The only thing that is a drawback is it is Mac specific. It does automatically save your work, but it is not automatically saved in the cloud. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) My work computers were switched to Macs which came pre-loaded with Pages. Once I saw all that Pages could do, especially with design features, I loved it. Review Source RB Riccardo B. Marketing expert Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A complete writing tool with no subscription needed" July 2, 2026 4.0 Pros It is very intuitive and easy to use, a lot smarter than Word in my opinion and it’s completely free if you own an Apple device. You can also collaborate in real-time with your colleagues. Cons It is not fully compatible with doc and docx files. Sometimes it takes a while to sync documents in iCloud. Alternatives considered [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Reason for choosing Pages No subscription needed, easier to use and more modern UI Review Source Justice E. Founder Executive Office Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A New Way to Document " May 13, 2026 3.0 Overall, it’s a nice app to use. It is a learning curve for folks that grew up using word or Docs. I believe one should teach a class on how to use the software more effectively. Pros There is such a level of growth and creativity you can have with this software. You are able to do all the typical document creation stuff and you can change the layout, the color of the pages and more. I am constantly learning how to create with this software. Cons It is such a learning curve for me. The functions aren’t the same as word or docs. You have to know what you are doing in order to create/edit or change. Review Source HC Hannah C. AMFT Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A great word processing document " April 6, 2026 4.0 Pros I find this is a really helpful software when looking for a word processing software. It is similar to microsoft word Cons It is a little bit hard to go from being a PC user to a Mac user at first but once you learn, you like it. Review Source AN Alicia N. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Tried & True but with a Bump or Two " July 30, 2025 5.0 Overall I love it. It is my fave place to edit documents and make lesson plans for school (teacher). Although the initial work is a lot, I copy and paste documents and edit each one each week. Usually it works out pretty good. Pros It’s an Apple product, so I like that. My brain works better with that. I like that it’s easy to use and over the years it’s been pretty consistent on how to find things and has even improved. Cons Always, converting from Pages to Word or to another document for others to see is kind of a pain. But it is what it is I guess. Recently I didn’t like how for some reason an “update/improvement” took away the feature of being able to reduce/enlarge the boxes within a table row or column. It defaulted to a certain size and didn’t let me edit the size to fit more columns/rows. But then suddenly it worked one day. It’s very frustrating because I use this for work every day and need it to work with me on editing to make it flow easier. So when this happened it threw my work flow off like crazy! And made me just want to find another alternative. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Years ago I used Microsoft Word in addition to Pages. But I didn’t like Word and now exclusively use Pages. Review Source JM Jennifer M. Teacher Author Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pages is for Professionals and Newbies" November 27, 2025 5.0 Excellent. It has everything I need and is very organized. I've tried to move to Google Docs to create products for my teaching, but Google Docs can't touch Pages. My products look professional on Pages. Pros I have been using pages for years to create products. It's intuitive and I can't imaging living without it. Cons Sometimes when I add text, it unexpectedly shifts my images. I’m sure I might be doing something wrong, but it’s still frustrating. I also worry that future updates could remove some of the features I rely on. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) I could not use Power Point to create products as easily as in Pages Review Source MG Milagros G. Content creator Individual & Family Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Exceeding expectations" January 25, 2025 5.0 I a versatile tool for creating professional documents like brochures and flyers for my business, but i also used personally for my personal documents like planners, task lists, my journal, CV or quick letters and much more... you just need to use your imagination. Pros I use this application both in my personal and professional spheres for my business, which is a beauty salon. Cons I have no complaints at all so far. It is totally easy to use from your phone and is completely simple but understandable once you get used to it. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) After I change brands from Samsung to apple for my own comfort I've been using Pages on my cellphone as you are basically always on your cellphone, which allows you to create any last minute document. Review Source JW John W. Associate Pastor of Youth and Music Ministries Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Great Word Processor for Mac" May 20, 2025 4.0 I've used Pages throughout a lot of my doctoral work. For the most part, I didn't have trouble getting files sent to professors in the proper formatting, but every once in a while, there was a glitch. Pros It works great with Apple products and is a very user-friendly word processing software. It's probably the second-best compared to Word. Cons Since not all users use Apple software, it can be a little funky saving a file in a .doc or .docx format. This can sometimes throw off spacing. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Free software on my MacBook Pro, while also being an iPhone user. Review Source SB Scott B. Electrician Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Apple makes Word better" July 2, 2026 5.0 Pros Pages is perfect and free for Apple users who want to do what Microsoft Word does for free. Plus, it comes with several collaboration features that rely on devices' sharing capabilities. Cons One annoying thing it could be is that Pages is only available on iPhone, Mac and iPad, just to say that it requires an Apple device. Review Source MS Melissa S. Director of Marketing Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "In Love...It's like Word, Publisher, and Illustrator all rolled into one." October 6, 2022 5.0 I have been using Pages since I got my first Mac computer in 2000. I love this program, especially since I work in Marketing and always need to make things look nice. I design almost everything on Pages and I love going into meetings knowing I have the best looking resources and reports! Pros This is my FAVORITE program. It is my go to for almost everything. I do a lot of design work for my job and I used to default to Illustrator or other design programs for most of my work, but now I use Pages for 90% of all my work and only open those other programs when I need a specific design feature that doesn't exist in Pages. Cons The only few issues I have found with Pages: 1. Exporting simple documents to Word files (.doc) works great, but files that have a ton of design elements don't export well. I can create PDFs in most cases so it works fine, but occasionally I wish the designs elements integrated better with the Word export. 2. They recently added a mail merge feature, but it is still missing the ability to merge lists into address labels or other documents. they have started working on it though so I have high hopes for the next version. 3. I love this program so much and I hate that I can't share it with my co-workers who don't work on Mac. People are always asking how I did something on my documents/design and I hate that they can't do it on their Word or other document editor. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) At first I made the switch because I couldn't afford to purchase Microsoft Office for my Mac computer. My brother showed me that Macs come with their own free software called Pages. I assumed that free software wouldn't be that great, but started using it because I didn't have an alternative. Now I hate using Microsoft Word and even though my company has paid for me to have it I always create everything in Pages. The only reason I ever use Word is to double check designs I create in Pages and export as Word documents. Review Source RS Ryan S. Pastor of Digital Ministry Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple Word Processor " May 31, 2024 5.0 Pros The user interface and share features are extremely simple to use and easy to find. Cons There is a learning curve to using Pages if you are more familiar with other word processors. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) I switched my computer hardware from PC to Mac Review Source BE Brittany E. Call center representative. Human Resources Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use, a must for students & others too. " May 4, 2023 5.0 Pages was great. I took notes in college and even wrote papers on it. Pros I love having all my Apple products. Pages is easy to use and has helpful hints along the way if you are stuck. Cons At first it was very difficult to get used to since I always used word. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) The only reason was because I bought an Apple laptop Review Source BA Brandi A. owner Cosmetics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pages" July 20, 2023 5.0 Pros The feature that I like and use the most is templates. There is a variety of different apps you can download with new templates for Pages. Cons The thing that I least like about Pages is the lack of features and integrations. Switched from [Ulysses](https://www.capterra.com/p/238800/Ulysses/) The lack of features and customizable fields. Review Source SS Samin S. Support Services Specialist Telecommunications Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Clean, Intuitive, and Easy-to-Use Perfect for Apple Users" November 20, 2025 5.0 Overall, using Pages was a smooth and pleasant experience. It’s perfect for personal or professional documents if you’re in the Apple ecosystem. While it may not replace Word for power users, it strikes a nice balance between simplicity and functionality. Pros I really liked how intuitive and clean Pages feels for creating documents. The templates are well-designed, and it’s easy to format text, add images, and customize layouts without feeling cluttered. I also appreciated the smooth integration with iCloud, making it simple to access and edit documents across devices. Cons I found that Pages isn’t as feature rich as some other word processors like Microsoft Word, especially when it comes to advanced formatting and collaboration tools. Sometimes exporting to non-Apple formats (like Word or PDF) can slightly alter the layout. Review Source mV matthew V. Carpenter Foremsn Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Pages review " November 10, 2024 4.0 Pros Ease, it’s as n electronic notepad that I can also talk and text Cons The header, first line on notes blends in with actually notes and if not paying attention will miss items on list Review Source AP Aakash P. Accessibility Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good but could be better" August 26, 2024 3.0 Pros Works well with the basics and does everything you would expect from a word processing software Cons If you're used to Microsoft Word, it can be hard to get used to Apple Pages. The layout of the controls can be confusing and it's hard to navigate around for beginners Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Moved to macOS and wanted a free solution Review Source Christian K. Programmer Analyst Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Word Processing for Mac and iOS devices" February 4, 2022 5.0 I use Pages to create project and user documentation for software we have built or are building. I also have been using it outside of work for personal documents I need to create, collaborate on, or share. Pros Pages comes free on any Mac or iOS device and integrates seamlessly with iCloud, making it easy to get started and continued collaboration. No subscription like other big-name word processors. Cons There is a bit of a learning curve if you’re used to other big-name word processors, but any user using a Mac or iOS device should be able to pick it up pretty quickly if they’re used to the OS design language. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Cost of Office Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Educator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Clean" June 18, 2023 5.0 My experience is wonderful, I used this app every day Pros It’s a very easy to use app. Like others word process apps this one is very clean and elegant, it has a lot of options and it’s powerful and light Cons I don’t like that is limit to an apple system, in this system is very light and optimized, but in others (windows…) is not. Right now is the only thing that I don’t like Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Word is very heavy and slow Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Business Consultant Management Consulting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Better than Word - for some things" December 8, 2021 5.0 I love using it especially for a bit more graphically complex documents, such as an 8 page annual report on my company to investors. It does not reach the pro levels of a layout app such as Adobe's InDesign, but for my purposes those are mostly overkill and as I have a Mac and Pages comes free with the OS, it's not a difficult choice. Pros If you want to make a fancy looking PDF report or newsletter Pages does a way better job than MS Word. Especially when it comes to graphics, text and photos in multiple layers. Things just go where you put them and then stay there and its fantastically easy to use. Cons I have not really tried the collaborative features, mainly because most colleges and clients use MS Word, where these features are definitely robust (when writing a document that contains mainly text and needs input from others, I thus use MS Word more). Part of this issue is that Pages is only meaningfully available within Apple's walled garden (although you can use the online version at iCloud.com for free) so, collaboration will not work across many desks. Review Source FR Fakhira R. freelancer Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review of the app Pages" July 16, 2022 5.0 There has not been a single day in the past 6 years where the documents created by the Pages app are not used. Pages is a really powerful software. The majority of my colleagues and schoolmates use this app on a daily basis just like I did. It is simple, clean and definitely most effective. Everyone needs to keep up with this age and remember to use it for your jobs! Pros Pages is a great software to start creating any type of document. It is very versatile with a wide variety of templates to choose from. It is a crucial app for students as it gives a headstart to start writing. The program is easy to navigate through. Putting images, icons, stickers and other related attachments come without a hassle. Pages give anyone the ability to produce a great standard of documents, with the best templates. You will definitely love Pages. I highly suggest you begin your writing journey with Pages today. Cons There are a few drawbacks of the Pages app. I think some functions can be a little bit too sensitive and it may be quite easy to lose the product that you are working on if you are not careful. This app is also not user-friendly as it can only be accessed by Apple product users only. Although neat, I find that the Pages app is lacking in terms of creativity and style as some designs are a bit old style. However, this app is certainly better than most out there. Review Source FL François L. president Human Resources Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A worthy alternative to Microsoft Word" January 10, 2022 5.0 I have been using Pages since 2005. The first few days felt different but since then , each time I have to use a Word document for a client I long for the moment I can go back to Pages. easier tu use Powerful Perfect! Pros In general with Apple products, the tool bar and Inspector are superior in all point to the banners in Word. Dragging objects and images is way easier that Word. Same thing to integrate movies ! The table format is well integrated with Apple Numbers and much easier to use that in Word.j Possible to use images in the table...not possible in Word. Cons In some rare cases, the bullets can be different with reporting as a Word file. Apart form this it's perfect! Reason for choosing Pages at first , Free software integrated into Apple computer But since then, I would rather pay for upgrade of this Than upgrade of Office 365. Review Source JT Jacob T. User Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Writing made fun again" December 11, 2022 5.0 My overall experience with pages is a wonderful experience. I love the simplicity of the design the overall aesthetic how it looks nice and just simple however, it’s still a very powerful writing tool. Pros As a writer who is written stories on and off for a good portion of their life, I must say that pages was a big help and my creative process I like the collaboration tools that they were introduced within the last couple years, as well as the layout, the fonts, and the way that you can set up the tools inside of pages to your advantage for writing Cons I would say the only thing that I have to complain about with pages is the fact that when you’re writing a story, and then you bring the story down to the size to be printed in the book, the spacing is not always correct Review Source Stephen C. Youth Pastor Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pages - A Frustrating Option" July 21, 2021 3.0 On the whole, Pages has been a significant disappointment. I greatly miss Microsoft Word, and I can't wait to go back to using it. Pros The only facet about Pages that I can sincerely say that I like is its simplicity in appearance. There are clearly elements of the classic Mac/Apple aesthetic at play... but that's pretty much it. Cons When compared to the far superior Microsoft Word, Pages has very few "bells and whistles"... however, it would greatly benefit from adopting some of Word's more better features. Review Source KW Katie W. Lead Team Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "What can't you do in Pages?!" March 8, 2022 5.0 Pros For a non-designer, I can get a whole lot done through Pages. Once you get a handle on the drawing tools, groups and layering, it's pretty quick and easy to design simple documents. Cons Sharing documents with non-Apple users is a hassle. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Switched to Mac Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.