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# Compare SoftMaker Office vs ONLYOFFICE Docs

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> Detailed comparison between SoftMaker Office and ONLYOFFICE Docs. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SoftMaker Office | ONLYOFFICE Docs |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 13 | 105 |
| **Starting Price** | $79.95 | $1,500.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training Software** | Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### SoftMaker Office

Alternative to Microsoft Office for home, small business and medium to large organizations.

### ONLYOFFICE Docs

\- Users of file-sharing, content management, document management and e-learning systems;&#10;- Developers of web applications;&#10;- SMBs and large enterprises operating in various industries and sectors.

## Key features

### SoftMaker Office

- Collaboration Tools
- Data Import/Export
- Document Management Software
- Drag & Drop
- Notes Management

### ONLYOFFICE Docs

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Annotations
- Approval Process Control
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Customizable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Document Automation
- Document Editing
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- File Conversion
- File Sharing Software
- Full Text Search
- SSL Security
- Search/Filter
- Version Control

## Links

- [View SoftMaker Office Profile](https://www.capterra.ae/software/194602/softmaker-office)
- [View ONLYOFFICE Docs Profile](https://www.capterra.ae/software/1012650/onlyoffice-docs)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ae/compare/194602/1012650/softmaker-office/vs/onlyoffice-docs)

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