--- description: Learn more about Microsoft Word price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Microsoft Word Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Document Generation Software](/directory/31576/document-generation/software) > [Microsoft Word](/software/1010319/microsoft-word) # Microsoft Word Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1010319/microsoft-word Page: 1 / 113\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1010319/microsoft-word?page=2) > Document software that enables users to generate and publish documents, collaborate with team members, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 2783 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Microsoft Word? Companies requiring document generation, management and sharing. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 2783 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$9,99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Microsoft Word is available as part of Microsoft 365 subscription plans, with a free version offering basic features. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month for individuals and go up to $57.00 per user/month for enterprise-level plans. Free trials are available, though details on credit card requirements and trial duration are unclear. Payments are accepted in USD, and pricing is subscription-based, either flat rate or per user. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg and 15 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Customizable Templates - Document Capture - Document Management - Document Storage - File Sharing - Full Text Search - Templates - Version Control ## Integrations (12 total) - Adobe Acrobat - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Google Docs - Grammarly Business - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft OneNote - Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft SharePoint - Microsoft Teams - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Document Generation Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31576/document-generation/software) ## Related Categories - [Document Generation Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31576/document-generation/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30968/productivity/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30063/document-management/software) - [Document Version Control Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31421/document-version-control/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It has a wide variety of formatting options to make any document look professional. ----- ### "The trusted tool for document security and convenience" — 4.0/5 > **Joas** | *27 May 2025* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: -Easy to use with clean interface -Powerful formatting and layout features -Great for academic, business and personal use -Keeps your documents safe, allows you to access them anytime and even works offline > > **Cons**: Sometimes when converting PDF files to Word, the formatting changes or elements shift slightly especially with complex layout > > Microsoft Word has been my go-to writing tool for more than 5 years. It's reliable, versatile and constantly updated with useful features. Aside from occasional formatting issues when exporting to Word, it handles everything I need smoothly ----- ### "Big ups to Microsoft Word" — 5.0/5 > **Xolani Simphiwe** | *21 November 2024* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The font features. Great for typing. Header ad Footer feature is a addition to documents. > > **Cons**: Having to create/draw my own table is a nightmare, and when using online Word, the auto correct would change from the correct word to an incorrect one. > > Overall I'd say Microsoft Word is a great program. Its also a good tool to teach your six year old how to type. ----- ### "Microsoft Word" — 5.0/5 > **Refioe** | *15 January 2025* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love and appreciate everything about Microsoft Word, especially since I am a writer, it makes it easy for one to write and save documents in a number of formats. I have written plenty of articles, using Word and I love it. > > **Cons**: Apart from the fact that it is expensive, nothing, I just feel like it would be more accessible if it was not expensive, but at least one can still use the online version of Word, it is free. ----- ### "What's best about MICROSOFT WORD" — 5.0/5 > **Lonwabo** | *25 November 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's the greatest word typing software program. > > **Cons**: It's a bit pricey, even though it used worldwide by many. > > I have used Microsoft Word for as long as I remember. I like the fact that as it develops it develops with us. 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