LibreOffice - Writer is an opensource text editor software. Developed by The Document Foundation
License: Open Source
Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux BSD
WordPad is a basic word processor that is included with almost all versions of Windows. Developed by Microsoft
License: Commercial
Apps available for Windows
LibreOffice Writer is a powerful word processor with extensive features suitable for complex document creation, while WordPad offers a lightweight, easy-to-use interface ideal for simple text editing and quick notes.