The four core editing tools in WPS Office, Writer, Spreadsheets, Presentation and PDF, are free forever; only AI, some advanced PDF features and extra cloud storage require a membership.
Prices vary by region and promotion; the official checkout page is always the final word
What the WPS free version can do
Writer, Spreadsheets, Presentation and basic PDF reading and annotation are free forever, more than enough for students and most everyday personal work.
Core editing in the free version has no time limit and no cap on the number of documents.
What a membership unlocks
Membership mainly unlocks the AI assistant, advanced PDF editing, batch conversion, expanded cloud storage and an ad-free experience.
AI drafting, polishing and data summaries
Advanced PDF editing and batch conversion
More cloud storage and multi-device sync
A clean, ad-free interface
How much does a yearly membership cost
The international Personal plan is around 30 US dollars per year and the Family plan around 40 US dollars, with monthly and lifetime options also available; the official site is the final reference.
Currencies and promotions differ by region, and overseas Chinese users most often refer to the international pricing.
How to choose among the three payment types
Pick the most cost-effective option based on how often you use it: monthly for occasional use, yearly for regular use, and a lifetime buyout if you are sure you will rely on it long term.
Monthly subscription
Best for users who need AI and advanced PDF for a short or temporary period; cancel as soon as you are done, for maximum flexibility.
Yearly subscription
More economical for long-term use, with a lower cost per unit of time than monthly, ideal for steady everyday office needs.
Lifetime buyout
Pay once and use it long term, suited to individual users who know they will depend on it and prefer not to keep subscribing.
Hong Kong, Taiwan and overseas pricing notes
The Hong Kong Personal and Family editions feature no annual fee for life, Traditional Chinese and no ads, making them a common way to get a clean Traditional Chinese version abroad.
Listing names and prices vary slightly by region, so always download through official channels.
Payment methods and cancellation
Credit cards and third-party payments are commonly supported, subscriptions can be managed in your account center, and auto-renewal can be canceled before it expires.
Payment failures are usually tied to card type or regional limits, so try again with a different payment method.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about WPS Office; open a topic page for more depth.
How much is a WPS membership per year? What is the price in Taiwan?
The international edition is the most relevant for overseas Chinese users: the official Personal plan is about US$29.99 per year (1 PC or Mac), the Family plan about US$39.99 per year (up to 6 devices and 6 people), and monthly is about US$3.99. A lifetime buyout for an individual is about US$119.99. Taiwan checkout prices move with region and promotions, so go to this site wpsofficepro.com and treat the actual checkout amount as final. Taiwan also has a separate business plan, WPS+, at about NT$1,700 per person per year (including 1024GB and multi-person collaboration), but that is for teams and individuals normally do not need it.
What is the difference between WPS Super Member and a regular member, and how much more does it cost?
This is the mainland membership system: a regular WPS membership leans toward basic features, while Super Member bundles Docer templates, full PDF and more perks. The official tiers were once called out by financial media as nested charging (Member, then Pro, then AI Member, then Grand Member, each adding cost). On price, mainland Super Member starts at about 148 yuan per year, and promotions can drop it to about 37.8 yuan per year. For overseas Chinese users, Super Member requires a mainland account and the mainland client; for a clean experience, the international edition is the better choice.
Is the WPS free version usable? What can I do in Hong Kong without paying?
Yes, and it is especially worthwhile in Hong Kong. The free version lets you open, edit and save Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, includes basic PDF reading and annotation and basic PDF to Office conversion, runs across Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile, and comes with 1GB of cloud storage, which is enough for students and general home use. Hong Kong also has the local edition from Kingsoft (Personal and Family), which since 2017 has had no annual fee for life, is in Traditional Chinese and advertises no ads. You can download it on this site wpsofficepro.com, and it is a common way for Hong Kong users to get a clean, free Traditional Chinese version.
Is a WPS membership worth buying if I only type documents occasionally?
If you only type the odd document, you most likely do not need a WPS membership. The free version already lets you open, edit and save Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with basic PDF reading and annotation and 1GB of cloud storage, which is plenty for everyday letters, homework and slides. Membership mainly addresses removing ads, full PDF editing and conversion, unlimited templates, AI features and more cloud storage. If you frequently convert PDF to Word, run batch conversions or use OCR to extract text, or cannot stand the upgrade pop-ups, then consider paying; otherwise the free version is fine to start.
What features actually differ between WPS membership and the free version?
WPS free version: open, edit and save Word, Excel and PowerPoint, basic PDF reading and annotation, basic PDF to Office conversion, 1GB of cloud storage, and full cross-platform support. The limits are upgrade pop-up ads, locked advanced PDF features (PDF to Word, batch conversion, OCR text extraction, merge and split) and locked paid templates, and some exports carry a watermark. Paid Pro or Premium: no ads, 20GB of cloud storage, full PDF editing and conversion, e-signatures, unlimited templates, and AI features with a daily quota, plus support for multiple devices.
Is the WPS subscription billed monthly or yearly, and which is more economical?
WPS offers both. Taking the international edition as an example, Personal monthly is about US$3.99, Personal yearly about US$29.99 (which works out to roughly US$2.5 per month), and Family yearly about US$39.99. For long-term use, yearly is clearly more economical than monthly; if you only need a few months as a stopgap, use monthly. For heavy long-term use where you want a one-time solution, there is also a lifetime buyout for individuals at about US$119.99. Note that monthly plans usually come with auto-renewal, so remember to turn it off in advance if you do not want to renew.
Does WPS have a lifetime membership, and how much is the one-time payment?
Yes, there is a buyout plan. The international lifetime plan (individual) is a one-time payment of about US$119.99, and the Family lifetime is about US$159.99. Compared with the Personal yearly plan at US$29.99 per year, it pays for itself after roughly 4 years or more, making it suitable for steady long-term use without renewing every year. To order, go to this site wpsofficepro.com; prices move with region and promotions, so treat the actual checkout amount as final.
How do I cancel a WPS membership subscription when I no longer want to renew?
To cancel, turn off auto-renewal on the platform where you originally paid; simply leaving the membership inside WPS does not necessarily stop the charges. For reference: on iPhone go to Settings, then Apple ID, then Subscriptions to cancel; on Android use WPS under Me, then Wallet, then Subscription Management, or the Google Play subscriptions page; if you paid with WeChat go to WeChat Pay under Deduction Services, and for Alipay turn it off under Automatic Deductions. Note that the official policy generally does not support a 7-day no-reason refund, so be sure to cancel well before the expiry date to avoid being auto-charged for the full year.
Can the WPS free version remove ads? The ads are too annoying.
The free version itself cannot remove the upgrade pop-up ads, and the official way to remove ads is to upgrade to paid Pro or Premium. Overseas Chinese users have two clean options: first, switch to the international edition (this site wpsofficepro.com), which has no Docer store and no screen-filling ads and does not push notifications when you open files; second, Hong Kong users can use the Hong Kong edition (on this site), which has no annual fee for life and advertises no ads. A reminder: do not download third-party cracked versions just to remove ads, as those versions have been found to carry mining trojans.
How much is WPS Super Member per month, and roughly how much in Malaysian ringgit?
WPS Super Member is part of the mainland system, with a base of about 148 yuan per year and promotions as low as about 37.8 yuan per year, which works out to only a few yuan per month; however, it requires a mainland account and the mainland client. For Malaysian Chinese users, the international edition is a better fit: monthly is about US$3.99, which at current exchange rates is roughly RM18 (rates fluctuate, so the actual checkout is final), and the Personal yearly plan at about US$29.99 is more economical. The international edition is recommended to avoid the hassle of a mainland account.
How much is a WPS membership in Singapore dollars, and is it more expensive than in China?
For Singapore-based Chinese users, look at the international pricing: Personal about US$29.99 per year, Family about US$39.99 per year, and monthly about US$3.99, which at current rates puts the Personal yearly at roughly SGD40 (the actual checkout amount on the official page is final). It is indeed more expensive than mainland China, where Super Member promotions can drop to about 37.8 yuan per year. The upside of the international edition is that it is clean and ad-free and does not require a mainland account, which is easier for overseas users, whereas the cheaper mainland plan means accepting a mainland account and client.
Can overseas Chinese accounts buy a China-region WPS membership, and is it cheaper?
China-region memberships are indeed cheaper (Super Member or Grand Member multi-year cards can average as low as about 58 to 75 yuan per year, and promotions can reach about 3 to 5 yuan per month), but overseas accounts cannot buy or use them. The key catch: the WPS international and mainland account systems are not interoperable, memberships are not shared, and you must install the mainland client and use a mainland account. There are also community reports of accounts being reclaimed after buying cards from unofficial stores. For peace of mind, buy the international edition directly; only go through the trouble of a mainland multi-year card if you want to save to the extreme and accept the corresponding risk.
Are WPS international and China membership prices the same, and which is cheaper?
They are not the same; the China edition is much cheaper. The WPS international Personal plan is about US$29.99 per year; the mainland Super Member or Grand Member, averaged through a multi-year card, can drop to about 58 to 75 yuan per year, with promotions even around 3 to 5 yuan per month. But cheap comes at a cost: a China-edition membership requires a mainland account and the mainland client, is not interoperable with international accounts, and memberships cannot be shared. For overseas Chinese users who want clean, ad-free and worry-free use, the international edition is the most reliable; only consider a mainland multi-year card to save to the extreme and accept the binding risk.
On iPhone, is a WPS membership subscription charged through the App Store, and is it more expensive?
Subscribing inside WPS on iPhone is charged through App Store and Apple ID in-app purchase. In-app purchase prices can sometimes be slightly higher than ordering directly on the official site (due to the platform commission), so compare with the price on this site wpsofficepro.com before deciding. The upside is easy cancellation: just manage and cancel under Settings, then Apple ID, then Subscriptions. A reminder: free trials usually come with auto-renewal and will auto-charge the full year on expiry, so cancel on the subscriptions page in advance if you do not want to renew.
How do I cancel a WPS subscription through Apple ID, and where do I manage it?
On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your Apple ID name at the top, then Subscriptions, find WPS Office, tap into it and select Cancel Subscription. Acting only inside the WPS app does not necessarily stop the charges, so be sure to turn it off on the Apple ID subscriptions page. Cancel well before the expiry date, because the official policy generally does not support a 7-day no-reason refund, and a trial will auto-renew for the full year on expiry.
How many devices can one WPS membership account log in and use at the same time?
A WPS membership can be logged in and used across multiple devices. The international paid plan states use across about 9 devices; the Family plan allows sharing across up to 6 devices and 6 people. The free version can likewise log into the same account on multiple platforms for cloud sync, just with only 1GB of storage. Switching between computer, phone and tablet with the same account in daily use is no problem at all. The exact cap on simultaneous logins is governed by the official plan page and should be confirmed by testing.
Can a WPS membership be shared between phone and computer on Windows and Mac?
Yes. WPS is a full cross-platform suite, and the same account can be logged in and used together on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS, with files synced instantly through the cloud and membership benefits following the account. The international paid plan supports multiple devices (about 9). The one thing to note is that international and mainland accounts are not interoperable, so stick to the same edition throughout (the international edition is recommended for overseas Chinese users), and you can share seamlessly between phone and computer.
Can the WPS free version export to PDF, or does that require a membership?
Yes, the WPS free version can export (save as) Word, Excel and PowerPoint files to PDF, and it includes basic PDF reading and annotation. What requires a membership is advanced PDF: for example PDF back to Word or Excel, batch conversion, OCR image text extraction, and merge and split. Also note that some advanced exports in the free version may carry a watermark. If you just need to save a file as PDF and send it, the free version is completely sufficient.
Does WPS PDF to Word require a membership, and does the free version have a usage limit?
WPS PDF to Word is an advanced PDF feature locked behind paid Pro or Premium, so the free version basically requires payment for full use, and free exports may carry a watermark. The source material does not specify how many times the free version can convert, which should be confirmed by testing (some versions offer a limited trial). If you only need to convert a document or two occasionally, consider other free online tools as a stopgap; upgrade to membership for frequent long-term use, which also unlocks batch conversion and OCR text extraction.
Do WPS AI features require a membership, and how many times can the free version use them?
WPS AI features (spelling, translation, summarizing, generation, PDF chat and so on) are a paid benefit, and paid plans provide them with a daily quota, meaning members have a set number of uses per day. The free version AI quota is very limited or locked, and the source material does not specify exactly how many free uses there are, which should be confirmed by testing. If you frequently use AI translation or summaries, look at the Pro plus AI or Premium plans directly; for occasional use, try the free quota first.
Which is more economical, WPS membership or Microsoft 365, and which should I choose?
WPS is positioned as a free alternative to Microsoft Office and is highly compatible with .docx, .xlsx and .pptx. On price WPS is clearly cheaper: the free version already handles basic documents, and the paid international Personal plan is about US$29.99 per year, far below Microsoft 365. If you only need general documents, spreadsheets, slides and basic PDF, WPS (even the free version) is economical enough; if you heavily rely on advanced Office features, complex macro compatibility or an existing Microsoft ecosystem, then consider Microsoft 365. Detailed Microsoft 365 pricing is not covered by the source material and should be compared on your own.
How do I turn off WPS auto-renewal? I am worried about being auto-charged on expiry.
Auto-renewal must be turned off on the platform where you paid, not only by leaving the membership inside WPS. For reference: on iPhone go to Settings, then Apple ID, then Subscriptions to cancel; on Android use WPS under Me, then Wallet, then Subscription Management, or the Google Play subscriptions page; if you paid with WeChat go to WeChat Pay under Deduction Services, and for Alipay turn it off under Automatic Deductions. Turn it off well before expiry, because trials usually come with auto-renewal and auto-charge the full year on expiry, and the official policy generally does not support a 7-day no-reason refund.
