PRICEFree with a Google account
RUNS ONWeb browser, Android, iOS
ALTERNATIVE TOMicrosoft 365
About Google Docs
Google Docs, Sheets and Slides are free online office apps from Google. They run in your web browser, save your work automatically to Google Drive, and let several people edit the same file at the same time.
Apps included:
- Google Docs – word processing, an alternative to Microsoft Word
- Google Sheets – spreadsheets, an alternative to Microsoft Excel
- Google Slides – presentations, an alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint
Main features:
- Real-time collaboration with comments, suggestions and chat
- Automatic saving and version history
- Import and export Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files
- Offline mode in the Chrome browser
- Templates for documents, sheets and presentations
- Mobile apps for Android and iOS
Google Docs is free with a Google account (Google Drive storage is shared with Gmail and Photos). It works in any modern web browser and on Android and iOS.
Key features
Docs, Sheets & SlidesFree online office apps
Real-time collaborationEdit together with comments and chat
Auto-saveVersion history in Google Drive
Office compatibilityImport and export Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Offline modeWork without internet in Chrome
Mobile appsAndroid and iOS
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Good and keep in mind
Good
- Excellent real-time collaboration
- Access files from any device
- Completely free
Keep in mind
- Requires a Google account and works best online
- Fewer advanced features than desktop Microsoft Office
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Docs free?
Yes. Google Docs, Sheets and Slides are free with a Google account.
Can several people edit a Google Doc at once?
Yes. Several people can edit the same document at the same time, with comments, suggestions and version history.
Can Google Docs open Word and Excel files?
Yes. You can import Word, Excel and PowerPoint files and download your work in those formats or as PDF.
Can I use Google Docs offline?
Yes. You can enable offline mode in the Chrome browser and in the mobile apps to work without an internet connection.
What devices does Google Docs work on?
Google Docs works in any modern web browser and on Android and iOS.