Google Docs vs. Microsoft Word

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Google doc, an online word processing product, is now undoubtedly a Microsoft word compatible alternative. The debate of which one is more powerful has been lasted for a long time. However, as far as cost, functionality, collaboration, convenience and security are concerned, each of them has advantages and disadvantages.

Cost

The reason that Google doc can beat Microsoft word is mostly because it's free. Although Google charges up to 50 dollars service fee to its premium customers, it's still a little money comparing to 500 dollars MS office charge.