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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 Collabora Online and Scribus.

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. 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

  3. 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
Collabora OnlineFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Self-hosted
ScribusFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux

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 Collabora Online and Scribus.

Is there a free alternative to LibreOffice?

Yes, 3 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online, and Scribus.

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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