My MacBook Pro didn't come with Pages while my previous MacBook did...is that normal?

I bought a MacBook Pro a little over a year ago and it didn't come with Pages. I thought this was normal but my MacBook which I had a couple years ago previously did come with Pages. Are all laptops supposed to come with Pages automatically? My MacBook Pro did come with Keynote which I thought was strange and random....any thoughts? If the MacBook WAS supposed to come with Pages, is there any way for me to get it now or is it too late? Thank you!

alfairly wrote:
I Are all laptops supposed to come with Pages automatically?
No.
iWork was never bundled with a Mac.It was an optional buy.
Now you can download iWork free from App store if you buy a new Mac.
Best.

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