Zoho Writer
Zoho Writer is a free online word processor with real-time co-editing, AI writing help and mail merge, for individuals and teams.
Zoho Writer is a free online word processor with real-time co-editing, the Zia AI assistant and built-in mail merge. It suits individuals and small teams who want a Word or Google Docs alternative. It is free for individuals and organizations; you pay only for business use through Zoho WorkDrive or for automation credits beyond the free allowance.
One of the strongest free word processors, especially for bulk documents.
Zoho's free cloud word processor with built-in document automation.
Zoho Writer covers everything most people use a word processor for and adds paperwork tools that usually cost extra elsewhere: mail merge, fillable documents and signature collection. It is genuinely free for writing and co-editing. The costs appear at the edges: business accounts run through a Zoho WorkDrive subscription, and automation beyond the free monthly credits is paid. If your team already lives in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, the extras may not justify a move.
It gives full word processing plus mail merge and e-sign at no cost.
Business use needs Zoho WorkDrive, and heavy automation needs paid credits.
Zoho Writer editions
| Edition | Who it is for | Cost | Free automation credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Individuals | $0, all features | 200 per month per org |
| Paid | Businesses | Requires a Zoho WorkDrive subscription | 1,000 per month per org |
| Automation add-on | Heavy mail merge and document generation | Tiered per-credit pricing | Tiers: up to 4,000; 4,001 to 9,000; 9,001 to 200,000 |
From Zoho Writer's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. Per-credit and WorkDrive prices vary by region and are shown on Zoho's pricing pages. WorkDrive plans have a 3-user minimum and a 15-day free trial.
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