Word vs. Google Docs - a comparison

Google Docs is a free and flexible alternative to Word. Comparing Word vs Google Docs, we tell you what the benefits of the programs are.

Google Docs vs. Word: the price

The main difference between Google Docs and Word is the price.

• While Word can cost a lot of money depending on the version, Google Docs is freely available. A cheap Word variant is Office 365 Personal. Here you pay just under 100 euros a year.
• For Google Docs, on the other hand, you only need a free Google account. If you already have an account, all you have to do is open the web app in the browser.

Google Docs vs. Word: The range of functions

You can access Google Docs through a browser. All of your documents are stored in the cloud. This means that the service can be reached from anywhere.

• You can easily share and share Google documents with other people. It is also no problem to write the same text in parallel. However, you should think about sensitive data in the cloud before you transfer all your documents.
• The classic functions of Google Docs are also impressive. Here you have everything you need for simple documents. With a little practice, you can also create professionally designed texts here.
• Nevertheless, Google Docs lags behind the functionality of Microsoft Word.

In Word, you can easily integrate media and use numerous professional functions.

• Word has numerous functions if you want to import data from Excel. Other objects can also be easily integrated, for example matrices.
• Extensive layout settings are also possible in Word. Header, footer and page numbers are just the particularly simple examples. You can also create a cover page, among other things.
• There are more in-depth options such as the built-in research, thesaurus or translation function. The comment function and version management are also better developed than in the Google Docs alternative.
• Word can even help you send letters and other documents. Japanese greetings are also available for this.
• However, you will probably never use many of the functions in Word unless you spend a lot of time in the program. As a private user, you don't need many options at all.
• That's why the narrower range of functions of Google Docs is not necessarily bad. The slim design is clear and offers the most important functions.

Google Docs vs. Word: conclusion

• For simple text documents that are available everywhere and easy to share, you should definitely test Google Docs. The service is unbeatable unless you are working with sensitive data.
• Microsoft Word is the right tool for you if you want to create professional documents with fine tuning. However, this also has its price, which you have to compare with the added value of the program for you.

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