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Top Office Suites like LibreOffice

The most popular alternative to LibreOffice is ONLYOFFICE, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to LibreOffice are Microsoft 365, WPS Office, SoftMaker Office, and Collabora Online.

Most alternatives to LibreOffice are in the Office Suites category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. ONLYOFFICE

    3.6(176) · App Store

    ONLYOFFICE is an office suite from Ascensio System with editors for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs and forms, built around Microsoft Office formats. The desktop and mobile apps are free, and the online editors can be self-hosted or integrated into Nextcloud and other platforms, with paid cloud and enterprise editions. It supports real-time co-editing, plugins and AI assistants.

    12 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

    Pros

    • Strong compatibility with Microsoft Office formats
    • Free desktop and mobile apps, plus self-hostable online editors
    • Real-time co-editing and Nextcloud integration

    Cons

    • A self-hosted server needs technical setup
    • Enterprise features and support require paid editions
    • Fewer advanced features than Microsoft Office
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
    Categories
    Office SuitesWord ProcessorsSpreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroidSelf-hosted
    Features
    AI assistantMicrosoft Office file compatibilityOffline modePlugins & extensionsReal-time collaborationTrack changes
    Visit websiteMore about ONLYOFFICE

  2. Microsoft 365

    4.6(5.8K) · App Store

    Microsoft 365 bundles Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive and Teams in a single subscription for individuals, families and businesses. Files sync across Windows, Mac, mobile and the browser, with co-authoring and Copilot AI features in eligible plans. Free web versions of the core apps are available with a Microsoft account.

    9 Microsoft 365 alternatives

    Pros

    • Industry-standard Word, Excel and PowerPoint with their full features
    • Co-authoring and OneDrive sync across all devices
    • Free web versions of the core apps

    Cons

    • Full desktop apps require an ongoing subscription
    • Copilot features are limited to eligible plans
    • The sheer number of features can overwhelm simple needs
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Office SuitesCloud Storage & File Sharing
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantCross-device syncMicrosoft Office file compatibilityReal-time collaborationTemplatesTrack changes
    Visit websiteMore about Microsoft 365

  3. WPS Office

    4.8(18.3K) · App Store

    WPS Office is an office suite developed by Kingsoft that combines a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation app and PDF tools in one interface with document tabs. It is compatible with Microsoft Office formats and available on desktop and mobile. The free version shows ads, while a paid subscription removes them and unlocks extra PDF features, cloud storage and WPS AI.

    12 WPS Office alternatives

    Pros

    • Tabbed interface for documents, sheets, slides and PDF tools
    • Good compatibility with Microsoft Office formats
    • Free on desktop and mobile, including Linux

    Cons

    • The free version shows ads
    • Extra PDF tools and WPS AI require a subscription
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Office SuitesWord ProcessorsSpreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantCross-device syncMicrosoft Office file compatibilityMobile appTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about WPS Office

  4. SoftMaker Office

    SoftMaker Office is a commercial office suite from the German company SoftMaker, consisting of TextMaker, PlanMaker and Presentations. It is built for close compatibility with Microsoft Office files and runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. It is sold as a subscription or a one-time license after a free trial; the separate FreeOffice edition is free with fewer features.

    8 SoftMaker Office alternatives

    Pros

    • Close compatibility with Microsoft Office files
    • Native apps on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android
    • One-time license available as an alternative to subscriptions

    Cons

    • Paid after the trial, and the free FreeOffice edition offers less
    • No cloud collaboration or web version
    • Smaller community and fewer resources than Office or LibreOffice
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
    Categories
    Office SuitesWord ProcessorsSpreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinuxAndroid
    Features
    Microsoft Office file compatibilityOffline modeTemplatesTrack changes
    Visit websiteMore about SoftMaker Office

  5. Collabora Online

    3.4Kstars

    Collabora Online is an open source office suite from Collabora Productivity that runs LibreOffice technology in the browser, on your own server or through a hosting partner. It plugs into Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile and similar platforms for co-editing Office and OpenDocument files on infrastructure you control. A free development edition sits alongside paid supported versions and Collabora Office apps.

    9 Collabora Online alternatives

    Pros

    • Open source online office suite you can host on your own servers
    • Integrates with Nextcloud, ownCloud and Seafile for co-editing
    • Keeps documents on infrastructure you control

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated next to Google Docs or Microsoft 365
    • Self-hosting requires server setup and maintenance
    • Supported production versions are paid
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
    Categories
    Office SuitesWord ProcessorsSpreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroidSelf-hosted
    Features
    IntegrationsMicrosoft Office file compatibilityReal-time collaborationTrack changes
    Visit websiteMore about Collabora Online

  6. Microsoft Word

    4.7(3M) · App Store

    Microsoft Word is the word processor in Microsoft 365 and the reference for the .docx format used in many workplaces. It offers styles, track changes, comments, mail merge, references and real-time co-authoring through OneDrive or SharePoint, plus Copilot drafting in eligible plans. Word runs on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web, where a free version is available with a Microsoft account.

    11 Microsoft Word alternatives

    Pros

    • The reference for the .docx format used in many workplaces
    • Powerful styles, track changes, references and mail merge
    • Available on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web

    Cons

    • Full desktop features require a Microsoft 365 subscription
    • Dense interface packed with features most people never use
    • Copilot features are limited to eligible plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Word Processors
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantGrammar and spell checkMicrosoft Office file compatibilityReal-time collaborationTemplatesTrack changes
    Visit websiteMore about Microsoft Word

  7. Microsoft Excel

    4.7(1.5M) · App Store

    Microsoft Excel is the spreadsheet in Microsoft 365, used in many organisations for budgets, financial models and data analysis. It offers hundreds of functions, pivot tables, charts, Power Query for importing and cleaning data, VBA macros and Python in Excel, plus Copilot in eligible plans. It runs on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web, where a free version is available with a Microsoft account.

    8 Microsoft Excel alternatives

    Pros

    • Standard tool for financial models and business analysis
    • Power Query, pivot tables and macros handle complex data work
    • Huge range of functions, templates and learning resources

    Cons

    • Full desktop features require a Microsoft 365 subscription
    • The free web version lacks many advanced desktop features
    • Advanced features have a steep learning curve
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Spreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantFormulasPivot tablesPlugins & extensionsReal-time collaborationTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Microsoft Excel

  8. Google Workspace

    Google Workspace groups Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Meet into a browser-based suite built around real-time collaboration. The apps are free with a personal Google account, while paid business plans add custom-domain email, more storage, admin controls and Gemini AI features. Documents can be edited offline and exported to Microsoft Office formats.

    11 Google Workspace alternatives

    Pros

    • Smooth real-time co-editing in Docs, Sheets and Slides
    • Free to use with a personal Google account
    • Gmail, Drive, Calendar and Meet are tightly integrated

    Cons

    • Fewer advanced features than desktop Office apps
    • Complex Office files may lose formatting on import
    • Custom-domain email and admin tools require paid plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Office SuitesCloud Storage & File Sharing
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantIntegrationsMicrosoft Office file compatibilityOffline modeReal-time collaborationTeam collaboration
    Visit websiteMore about Google Workspace

  9. Apple iWork

    iWork is Apple's productivity suite made of Pages for documents, Numbers for spreadsheets and Keynote for presentations. The apps are free on Mac, iPhone and iPad, sync through iCloud and can be used in a browser on iCloud.com, including from Windows PCs. They focus on designed templates, support real-time collaboration and can import and export Microsoft Office files.

    7 Apple iWork alternatives

    Pros

    • Free Pages, Numbers and Keynote with polished templates
    • Keynote makes well-designed presentations easy to build
    • Usable on iCloud.com, including from Windows PCs

    Cons

    • Office conversion can break complex layouts and formulas
    • Numbers lacks the advanced spreadsheet features of Excel
    • No native apps for Windows or Android
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
    Categories
    Office Suites
    Platforms
    WebMaciPhone
    Features
    Ad-freeCross-device syncMicrosoft Office file compatibilityReal-time collaborationTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Apple iWork

  10. Pages

    4.6(573.5K) · App Store

    Pages is Apple's free word processor for Mac, iPhone and iPad, also usable in the browser through iCloud.com. It mixes word processing with page layout, offering designed templates for reports, flyers and books, plus EPUB export. Documents sync via iCloud, can be edited with others in real time and can be exported to Word or PDF.

    9 Pages alternatives

    Pros

    • Free on Mac, iPhone and iPad, with well-designed templates
    • Combines word processing and page layout
    • Exports to Word, PDF and EPUB

    Cons

    • Native apps only on Apple devices, others must use iCloud.com
    • Word conversion can lose formatting in complex documents
    • Fewer advanced features than Word for long documents
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
    Categories
    Word Processors
    Platforms
    WebMaciPhone
    Features
    Cross-device syncMicrosoft Office file compatibilityReal-time collaborationTemplatesTrack changes
    Visit websiteMore about Pages

  11. Numbers

    4.6(223.5K) · App Store

    Numbers is Apple's free spreadsheet app for Mac, iPhone and iPad, also available in the browser on iCloud.com. Instead of one large grid, each sheet is a free-form canvas where tables, charts, text and images can be placed side by side. It includes several hundred functions, pivot tables and real-time collaboration through iCloud, and can import and export Excel files.

    7 Numbers alternatives

    Pros

    • Free on Apple devices, with a browser version on iCloud.com
    • Free-form canvas mixes tables, charts and text on one sheet
    • Polished templates produce good-looking sheets with little effort

    Cons

    • Fewer advanced functions and analysis tools than Excel
    • Excel files with macros or complex formatting do not convert cleanly
    • No native apps for Windows or Android
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
    Categories
    Spreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebMaciPhone
    Features
    FormulasMicrosoft Office file compatibilityPivot tablesReal-time collaborationTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Numbers

  12. Scribus

    Scribus is a free, open source page layout program for Windows, macOS and Linux, used to design newsletters, brochures, posters, magazines and books. It supports CMYK and spot colors, ICC color management, PDF/X export for professional printing and Python scripting. Nonprofits, schools and small publishers use it to produce print-ready files without paid software.

    6 Scribus alternatives

    Pros

    • Free, open source page layout for Windows, macOS and Linux
    • CMYK, spot colors and PDF/X export for professional printing
    • Python scripting to automate repetitive layout tasks

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated and less intuitive than InDesign
    • Fewer templates and tutorials than commercial layout software
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Graphic Design
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinux
    Features
    LayersPlugins & extensionsTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Scribus

LibreOffice vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of LibreOffice, compared with its most popular alternatives.

LibreOffice vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsAd-freeMicrosoft Office file compatibilityOffline modePlugins & extensionsTemplates
LibreOfficeFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux
ONLYOFFICEFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Self-hosted
Microsoft 365FreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
WPS OfficeFreemiumWindows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android
SoftMaker OfficeFree trialWindows, Mac, Linux, Android
Collabora OnlineFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Self-hosted

LibreOffice alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to LibreOffice?

The most popular alternative to LibreOffice is ONLYOFFICE: Open source office suite with desktop, mobile and self-hosted editors. Other great alternatives are Microsoft 365, WPS Office, SoftMaker Office, and Collabora Online.

Is there a free alternative to LibreOffice?

Yes, 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including ONLYOFFICE, Microsoft 365, WPS Office, and Collabora Online.

Is there an open source alternative to LibreOffice?

Yes, 3 open source alternatives are listed, including ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online, and Scribus.

Is LibreOffice free?

Yes, LibreOffice is free to use.

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