WPS Compare Documents is a document comparison feature in WPS Writer; it includes 5 core tasks, with 5 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 5 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version restriction | None | The feature description states no version restriction |
| Membership restriction | None | The feature description states no membership restriction |
About This Feature
Overview
Compare Documents in WPS Writer on macOS helps you compare two document versions and review content differences more clearly. This WPS Office feature is useful when you need to compare documents on Mac for contract review, thesis revision, or version checking before final delivery.
Core tasks include:
- Start document comparison from the Review tab.
- Select the original document and the revised document.
- Adjust comparison options through More.
- Review differences with revision marks and highlights.
- Merge the comparison result by accepting or rejecting changes.
Common use cases include contract review, academic revisions, team editing checks, final draft review, and version record keeping.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | This is mainly a local document task and does not require a constant internet connection; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions |
| Other | Save both documents before comparison and keep enough storage space for the comparison result file |
Download & Installation
Before you use Compare Documents, install WPS Office for Mac first.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Open the official download page, choose the Mac version, and complete installation by following the on-screen instructions |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Writer, open a document, and confirm that the Compare entry is available on the Review tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Compare two documents in WPS Writer, choose the original and revised files, view differences with revision marks, and continue reviewing changes with Accept or Reject. | Word for Mac lets you compare or merge two document versions from the Review tab, shows differences with revision marks, and creates a new copy. | Google Docs lets you compare documents from the Tools menu, creates a new comparison file, and shows differences with marked text and comments. | Notion mainly provides page version history and change highlights for reviewing edits on a page, rather than direct comparison between two separate documents. | Acrobat Pro compares two PDF versions, generates a difference report, and can compare text, images, and graphics. |
| Official Source | — | Compare and merge two versions of a document | compare documents | Delete & restore content | Compare two versions of a PDF file in Adobe Acrobat |
Advantage: The entry is built into the Writer review workflow; you can continue with Accept or Reject after comparison; no membership restriction is listed for this feature.
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is document version review in a desktop writing workflow, WPS Compare Documents on macOS fits well into everyday editing and review steps. If your files are mainly online collaborative docs, Notion pages, or PDFs, the other tools may fit those file types more directly.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contract revision review | Legal and business users | It is hard to locate clause changes quickly | Use document comparison to review revision marks and highlighted differences |
| 2 | Thesis version review | Students, teachers, and researchers | Multiple revision rounds make changes hard to track | Select the original and revised documents to generate a comparison result |
| 3 | Team editing check | Editors and project members | Small edits can be missed during collaborative review | Review the comparison result and accept or reject changes one by one |
| 4 | Final draft check | Administrative and office users | Final changes need to be confirmed before submission | Review the comparison result and keep the output file as a record |
| 5 | Version record keeping | Users who need revision records | Differences between versions need to be preserved | Generate a comparison result document with revision marks |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
This feature is listed with no membership restriction, so you can use document comparison directly. If you also need additional paid capabilities in WPS Office, check the official pricing page for the current plan details.
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Document comparison | Available | Available |
| Basic document review workflow | Available | Available |
| Additional paid capabilities | Depends on the feature | More extended capabilities are available, depending on the plan |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional document comparison | Free | This feature can be used directly and has no membership restriction |
| Need more cloud storage or other extended capabilities | WPS Premium | A paid plan may fit users who also need broader document, PDF, or storage-related features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page