Microsoft Word, first released in 1983, has become the world's dominant word processor with over 1.5 billion monthly active users, supporting 5 platforms, real-time collaboration, and Copilot AI writing — the de facto standard for document processing.
Google Docs is Google's cloud-based online document tool launched in 2006, serving more than 1 billion users. It supports real-time collaboration for up to 100 editors with auto-save and version history, forming the core of Google Workspace document collaboration.
