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Microsoft Word vs File Viewer Plus Comparison (2026)

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Overview

Microsoft Word is a cloud-based word processing tool that allows users to create professional documents on their phones, tablets and computers. The program comes with numerous features including built-in spell checker and grammar checker, integration with other Microsoft 365 products such as Excel and PowerPoint, and access from anywhere.

File Viewer Plus is an advanced file-viewing solution that supports over 400 file formats. The built-in file manager makes it easy to access, manage, and preview files. Business users can open, edit, and convert hundreds of file formats with a single app that is easy to install and simple to use.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

9.99

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

25

/user

Per year

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.7

2.9K

5

4

3

2

1

2.2K

546

84

8

10

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
87%
would recommend this app

4.4

174

5

4

3

2

1

114

34

17

4

5

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
62%
would recommend this app

Pros

“The collaboration features are excellent because multiple team members can edit the same document, leave comments, track changes, and work together in real time through Microsoft 365.”
EV

Edwin V.

Dev Manager

“I like the spelling and grammar checker, the templates, and the ability to work on documents from different devices through OneDrive.”
Verified reviewer profile picture

Mailen G.

Self-Employed

“Whether you need a professional resume, a academic thesis layout, an invoice, or a formal corporate report, Word’s massive repository of built-in and online templates saves immense amounts of design time.”
BN

Brennan N.

Insurance Agent

Pros

“I like to know where all my files are and this app lets me see exactly whats where.”
WC

Wanita C.

Massage therapist

“It’s been great and so convenient for dealing with work issues with files”
JG

Jamila G.

Paralegal

“It allows me to view the content of almost all files on my computer without having to open the usual applications, meaning faster access with lower risk.”
MK

Mike K.

Retired

Cons

“What I like least about Microsoft Word is that some of the advanced formatting features can feel overwhelming or confusing at times. When documents have complex layouts, spacing or formatting can shift unexpectedly and take extra time to fix.”
RR

Rebecca R.

Production Manager

“The biggest downside is that some advanced features, especially AI-powered tools like Copilot, require additional subscriptions, which can increase the overall cost for individuals and smaller teams.”
EV

Edwin V.

Dev Manager

“Sometimes Microsoft Word will save a file and cause you to run into some weird format issues with the file causing you to have to rename the file and overwrite the save.”
CW

Clyde W.

System Administrator

Cons

“I used this product to open and export files that my computer would not and could not naturally process without an additional program.”
MC

Martina C.

Paralegal

“Not enough space and restore deleted texts or files”
BT

Brittney T.

PERSONAL SERVICES

“it doesn't allow you to view step files and STL files.”
GG

Gloria G.

President

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review11 days ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review2 years ago

Key features

  • Total features25
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Autosave
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Content Management
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Automation
  • Document Capture
  • Document Classification
  • Document Editing
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Document Review
  • Document Storage
  • Document Templates
  • Drag & Drop
  • File Conversion
  • File Sharing
  • For Legal Professionals
  • Full Text Search
  • Office Suite
  • Offline Access
  • Productivity Tools
  • Search/Filter
  • Team Collaboration
  • Template Management
  • Templates
  • Text Editing
  • Version Control
  • Workflow Automation
  • Workflow Management
  • Total features18
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Autosave
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Content Management
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Automation
  • Document Capture
  • Document Classification
  • Document Editing
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Document Review
  • Document Storage
  • Document Templates
  • Drag & Drop
  • File Conversion
  • File Sharing
  • For Legal Professionals
  • Full Text Search
  • Office Suite
  • Offline Access
  • Productivity Tools
  • Search/Filter
  • Team Collaboration
  • Template Management
  • Templates
  • Text Editing
  • Version Control
  • Workflow Automation
  • Workflow Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations10
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Grammarly
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Windows 11
  • Total integrations1
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Grammarly
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Windows 11