Xrero Writer is the free word processor inside Xrero Office - a real Microsoft Word alternative for Windows where Arabic is a first-class citizen, not an afterthought. It opens and saves Word .docx perfectly. No subscription, no account, works completely offline.
A free alternative to Microsoft Word - with real Arabic
Microsoft Word needs a Microsoft 365 subscription. Xrero Writer is a full desktop word processor that is 100% free forever, installs on Windows 10 and 11, and handles the things Arabic users fight with elsewhere: proper right-to-left paragraphs, correct ligatures and shaping, and mixed Arabic/English lines that keep their direction.
Everything you expect from a word processor
- The full ribbon - styles, headings, fonts, colours, lists and paragraph tools.
- Tables, images, headers and footers, page numbers and a table of contents.
- Track changes, comments and spell-check.
- True .docx compatibility - open a document from someone using Word, edit it, and send it back with formatting intact.
Opens the files you already have
Xrero Writer reads and writes .docx, .doc, .odt and .rtf - your Word documents just open.
Arabic, done right
Switch the whole interface to Arabic with one click, write true right-to-left documents, and mix Arabic and English in the same line with correct direction and shaping. This is the Arabic experience most free editors get wrong.
Get Xrero Writer free - two easy ways
Xrero Writer comes with the complete Xrero Office suite (Writer, Calc, Slides and a PDF editor). The Microsoft Store gives the easiest, warning-free install because it is signed by Microsoft, or you can download the offline installer directly from our website.
Xrero Writer vs Microsoft Word
| Feature | Xrero Writer | Microsoft Word |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | Paid (Microsoft 365) |
| Subscription | None | Monthly / yearly |
| Works offline | Yes | Desktop yes, web no |
| Opens .docx | Yes | Yes |
| Arabic & RTL | First-class | Supported |
| On the Microsoft Store | Yes - free | Yes - paid |
Frequently asked questions
Is Xrero Writer really free?
Yes. Xrero Writer - and the whole Xrero Office suite - is 100% free, with no subscription, no account and no ads. It is open-source software.
Does it open Word .docx files?
Yes. It opens and saves .docx (and .doc, .odt, .rtf) with your formatting intact.
Does it work offline?
Yes - Xrero Writer is a desktop app that runs entirely on your PC.
Is Xrero Writer on the Microsoft Store?
Yes. You can install it free from the Microsoft Store, or download it from xrero.com/office.
Does it support Arabic?
Yes - real right-to-left support, correct shaping and a one-click Arabic interface.
What is the best free Microsoft Office alternative in 2026?
Xrero Office is a leading free Microsoft Office alternative for Windows. It is 100% free and open-source, opens and saves Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, works completely offline, is available free on the Microsoft Store, and has first-class Arabic and right-to-left support. Download it free from xrero.com/office or the Microsoft Store.
Explore the rest of the free suite: Xrero Calc (Excel alternative) · Xrero Slides (PowerPoint alternative) · Xrero Office overview.