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Google Docs
By Google LLC
Category: word-processing
Pricing: freemium
Free plan: Available
Free-plan limits: Free for individuals with any Google account, sharing 15GB of pooled storage across Gmail/Drive/Photos. Paid Google Workspace plans (Business Starter and up, priced per user/month) add expanded pooled storage, admin controls, and enhanced collaboration/security features for organizations.
Best for: Real-time collaborative cloud word processor, ideal for teams that need simultaneous multi-user editing and commenting with zero install.
Checked when listed: against the vendor's own page
Automated re-check: 10/5/2026, 8:58:36 AM
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