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| Product | Google Docs & Spreadsheets | Zoho Writer beta | ThinkFree Office 3 |
| Price | Access this free service from the vendor's Web site. | Access this free service from the vendor's Web site. | The manufacturer sells this product directly from its Web site, where you can find configuration and pricing information. |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 0 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | June 28, 2005 |
| Bottom line | Google Docs & Spreadsheets beta gracefully merges word processing, spreadsheets and basic presentations within an online service that lets you collaborate with other users. | If you enjoy steady Internet access, Zoho Writer beta offers intuitive controls and can replace Microsoft Word for basic editing and formatting, if you can tolerate its beta glitches. | ThinkFree Office 3 for the desktop is a decent, low-cost alternative to
Microsoft Office. Its free online component has more storage and a few more extra features than competing, browser-based services. |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | Access this free service from the vendor's Web site. | Access this free service from the vendor's Web site. | The manufacturer sells this product directly from its Web site, where you can find configuration and pricing information. |
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