Though it is currently only available for Windows PC users, a Mac version is on its way.
Invitations have been sent to select Polaris Office users with a beta code and download link to try out the new powerful desktop program.
However, if you decide to continue with the ad-supported free version, then you should know that the ads in Polaris Office are way too frequent and annoying.Polaris Office is proud to announce that the closed beta phase for their desktop office program Polaris Office for Windows is now live! It goes without saying that if you choose to purchase the premium version of either app, it will also remove all the ads from the apps.
That includes additional features like the ability to synchronize 15 devices at any given time, unlimited monthly editing, and support for editing PDF files. The premium version of Polaris Office is priced starting at $39.99 per year. That will get you access to features like page adjustments, PDF extraction, custom watermarks, support for Open Office documents, PDF annotations, and a lot more. The premium version of WPS Office will set you back $29.99 or more for a year.
WPS Office includes support for Dropbox only.Įven though both the apps are available for free on the Play Store, they offer paid subscription plans that unlock a couple of additional features. With Polaris Office, you also get the option to connect to your favorite cloud storage service like Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive among others. Polaris Office WPS Officeīoth the apps offer cloud storage solutions to help you access your projects on any device as long as you’re logged in with the same account.
However, the tables are turned when it comes to Linux, as Polaris doesn’t offer a client for the platform while WPS does. In contrast, WPS Office isn’t available on macOS, and you’ll have to manually transfer your documents to your system before you can access them. But if you’re using a Mac then you’ll need to stick with Polaris Office, as it’ll allow you to easily sync your projects between your phone and Mac. Cross-Platform CapabilityĪs far as cross-platform capabilities are concerned, both the apps are also available on iOS and Windows. Other than that, most of the UI elements in both apps are almost identical. That makes the WPS Office slightly more intuitive than the Polaris Office. And even the toolbar is a bit larger, which makes it easy for you to select the tools you want to use. In WPS Office, you get tabs to easily switch between the menus. Then you need to select an option from the drop-down menu and then scroll through the available tools. For example, to access the tools in Polaris Office, you’ll need to tap on the menu button in the bottom toolbar. Polaris Office WPS OfficeĮven when you’re working on a project, the user interface for the WPS Office feels much more intuitive. That makes navigation a whole lot easier. Instead of a traditional menu button to help you switch between modes, WPS Office has easy to access tabs at the bottom. But I prefer WPS Office over Polaris because of a couple of reasons. As you’d expect, both the apps have a pretty similar user interface. Now, let’s take a look at the user interface of both the app. With that, other users will be able to edit the document, leave comments, and even discuss any revisions before finalizing the project. On the other hand, Polaris Office includes a handy collaboration tool which will let you directly share your documents with peers. On top of that, the app also includes support for a multi-window mode, which will allow you to tackle multiple projects at the same time. With WPS Office, you get an additional mode for taking notes or memos, a built-in document scanner, and even a PDF viewer/editor. While most of the basic features are the same, each app offers some distinguishing features that might make it easier for you to choose between the two. The apps also include support for pen input, which is great if you plan to use them with a stylus on tablet. However, the number of free templates on offer is significantly higher in WPS Office. With both apps, you also get access to a variety of different templates that you can use to kick-start your project. You can rest assured that you won’t face any compatibility issues while sharing your projects with your peers and others. Both are fully compatible with Microsoft Office. They also include most of the tools you would need while working on a project. Both WPS and Polaris Office are complete all-in-one office suites that will help you create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. Let's first take a look at the features both of the apps have to offer.