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Top Office Suites like Google Workspace

The most popular alternative to Google Workspace is ONLYOFFICE, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Google Workspace are LibreOffice, Collabora Online, and Nextcloud.

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

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  1. 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
  2. LibreOffice is a desktop office suite maintained by The Document Foundation, with Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base and Math. It uses the OpenDocument format natively and opens and saves Microsoft Office files. It is free for any use, works fully offline and can be extended with community extensions and templates.

    12 LibreOffice alternatives

    Pros

    • Free for any use, with no account or subscription
    • Full suite with Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw and Base
    • Native OpenDocument support and fully offline use

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated next to Microsoft 365
    • Complex Office files can lose formatting
    • No real-time collaboration in the desktop apps
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
  3. 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
  4. Nextcloud is an open source platform you install on your own server to sync and share files, keeping data under your control instead of with a third-party cloud. Beyond file storage with desktop and mobile clients, its app store adds calendars, contacts, video calls (Talk), online office editing and many other extensions. Self-hosting is free, and Nextcloud GmbH sells enterprise support.

    12 Nextcloud alternatives

    Pros

    • Keeps files on your own server instead of a third-party cloud
    • App store adds calendars, contacts, Talk calls and office editing
    • Desktop and mobile clients for every major platform

    Cons

    • Installing, securing and updating the server is your responsibility
    • Performance can be sluggish without careful server tuning
    • Quality varies across third-party apps
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source

Google Workspace vs its alternatives at a glance

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

Google Workspace vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsAI assistantIntegrationsMicrosoft Office file compatibilityOffline modeReal-time collaboration
Google WorkspaceFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
ONLYOFFICEFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Self-hosted
LibreOfficeFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux
Collabora OnlineFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Self-hosted
NextcloudFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Self-hosted

Google Workspace alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Google Workspace?

The most popular alternative to Google Workspace is ONLYOFFICE: Open source office suite with desktop, mobile and self-hosted editors. Other great alternatives are LibreOffice, Collabora Online, and Nextcloud.

Is there a free alternative to Google Workspace?

Yes, 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including ONLYOFFICE, LibreOffice, Collabora Online, and Nextcloud.

Is there an open source alternative to Google Workspace?

Yes, 4 open source alternatives are listed, including ONLYOFFICE, LibreOffice, Collabora Online, and Nextcloud.

Is Google Workspace free?

Google Workspace has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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