WordCraft
Free, open-source word processor, a clean-room take on Microsoft Word.
Our verdict
WordCraft is for people who want a free word processor they can try on simple documents. Skip it if you need exact Word layout, charts or the rest of Microsoft 365.
What it does well
- Covers 88% of Word's ribbon features with commands
- Free and open source on desktop and in the browser
- Opens .docx files
Where it falls short
- Alpha; README estimates about 60% of the way to replacing Word
- Charts and SmartArt may not survive a .docx round trip
- Pagination differs from Word; native printing still to come
WordCraft is a word processor written in Rust. Its README describes it as a clean-room reimplementation of Microsoft Word.
The README lists beta requirements: testing against real .docx files, keeping charts and SmartArt through a round trip, pagination closer to Word's and native printing.
Alternatives to WordCraft
Subscription that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and OneDrive cloud storage.
- Paid
Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money