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Best Document Creation Software 2026
Facts read 19 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Document creation software helps you write, edit and share files across computers, phones and browsers. This list helps you compare tools for personal work, school, teams and long-form writing.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 LibreOffice Impress | 6.3 | $8.99 one-time | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 02 Overleaf | Overleaf suits people writing scientific or technical documents in LaTeX, especially those who want to collaborate with others. | 6.3 | $8.25 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Google Docs | Google Docs suits individuals and teams writing together across web and mobile devices. | 5.8 | $7 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Dropbox Paper | Paper suits teams that need shared documents with assigned to-dos and deadline views. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 05 FocusWriter | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 Zoho Writer | Writer suits individuals and organizations that need document editing and collaboration, including offline desktop work. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Etherpad | Etherpad can suit schools, public institutions, newsrooms, civic projects, and teams that need shared editing with authorship history. | 5.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Hancom Office | It suits people who need document editing across desktop, mobile and web, including teams that want collaborative editing and cloud integrations. | 5.3 | $6,900 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 23 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Apple Pages | Pages suits people creating documents, layouts, and visual materials, including users who want review or collaboration tools. | 5.2 | $12.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 10 CryptPad Rich Text | 5.2 | $1.50 a year | Free plan | Web, Self-hosted | 11 Oct 2026 |
The list orders releases by newest first, using figures makers publish. It does not score products. Compare platform support, pricing, collaboration, offline editing, exports, history, templates and file-size limits.
02
Overleaf
Overleaf suits people writing scientific or technical documents in LaTeX, especially those who want to collaborate with others.
WebWindowsMac+4 Record6.3 Visit
03
Google Docs
Google Docs suits individuals and teams writing together across web and mobile devices.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.8 Visit
04
Dropbox Paper
Paper suits teams that need shared documents with assigned to-dos and deadline views.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.7 Visit
05
FocusWriter
WindowsMacLinux Record5.4 Visit
6
Zoho Writer
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record5.4 Visit Writer suits individuals and organizations that need document editing and collaboration, including offline desktop work.
7
Etherpad
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record5.3 Visit Etherpad can suit schools, public institutions, newsrooms, civic projects, and teams that need shared editing with authorship history.
8
Hancom Office
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $6,900 a month Record5.3 Visit It suits people who need document editing across desktop, mobile and web, including teams that want collaborative editing and cloud integrations.
9
Apple Pages
iPhone & iPadWebMac $12.99 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit Pages suits people creating documents, layouts, and visual materials, including users who want review or collaboration tools.
11
Scrivener
iPhone & iPadWindowsMac — Record5.2 Visit Scrivener suits writers working on long projects, including novelists, screenwriters, nonfiction writers, students, and academics.
12
Craft
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Free plan Record4.8 Visit Craft suits people who want notes and documents available across web, desktop, and mobile platforms, including offline.
13
LyX
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit LyX suits writers handling structured academic, technical, literary, or script documents.
15
TeXstudio
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit TeXstudio suits people creating LaTeX documents who want editing, checking, build tools, and PDF viewing in one desktop environment.
16
Microsoft Word
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $7 a month, billed yearly Record4.7 Visit Word may suit people who need to create or edit documents across mobile, desktop, or web platforms.
Before you choose
Match the platforms you use
Check support for macOS, Windows, iOS, web, Linux and Android before choosing a tool. A browser option can help when you move between devices.
If your work spans a computer and a phone, confirm that the software covers both platforms you need.
Check free and paid access
Look for a free plan if you want to start without a subscription. Pricing models on this list include free, freemium and paid options.
Published examples include Apple Pages at $2.99 per month on its paid plan, CryptPad Rich Text from €5 per month and Google Docs from $7 per user per month with annual billing. Google Docs also lists a 14-day trial.
Review teamwork features
Compare real-time collaboration and version history if people will edit the same document. These features can affect how you review changes and restore earlier work.
Document templates can speed up repeated formats. Check the available template choices against the files you create.
Plan for storage and exports
Check the maximum file size before importing large documents. Review export formats when files must move to another app or platform.
Offline editing matters when an internet connection is not reliable. Confirm that the tool supports the offline workflow you need.
Consider open-source code
Open-source code is available from tools on this list. If you need to read, change or redistribute code, review the licence before choosing.
Questions
Do document creation tools offer free plans?
A free plan is available from tools on this list. Check the pricing model and paid terms for the product you are considering.
Which platforms are covered?
Tools on this list run on macOS, Windows, iOS, web, Linux and Android. Check the platform details for the software you want.
Can I collaborate in real time?
Real-time collaboration is a comparison field for this list. Review the product details to see whether it supports your team workflow.
Is offline editing available?
Offline editing is a comparison field for this list. Check the product details before relying on work without an internet connection.
Can I try software before paying?
A free trial is offered by tools on this list. Trial length and terms depend on the product.
Are open-source options available?
Open-source code is offered by tools on this list. Review the licence and project terms before using or changing the code.
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