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Top Office Suites like Microsoft 365

The most popular alternative to Microsoft 365 is Google Workspace, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Microsoft 365 are LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE, Zoho Workplace, and WPS Office.

Most alternatives to Microsoft 365 are in the Office Suites category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. 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

  2. LibreOffice

    4.5Kstars

    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
    Categories
    Office SuitesWord ProcessorsSpreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinux
    Features
    Ad-freeMicrosoft Office file compatibilityOffline modePlugins & extensionsTemplatesTrack changes
    Visit websiteMore about LibreOffice

  3. 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

  4. Zoho Workplace

    Zoho Workplace brings together Zoho Mail, Writer, Sheet, Show, WorkDrive, Cliq and Meeting in one suite for small and mid-sized businesses. It offers custom-domain email, shared team folders and online editors that open Microsoft Office files, with the Zia assistant built in. A free plan covers a handful of users, and paid plans add storage and admin features.

    9 Zoho Workplace alternatives

    Pros

    • Mail, documents, storage and chat in one business suite
    • Custom-domain email, with a free plan for small teams
    • Integrates with the wider Zoho app ecosystem

    Cons

    • Editors are less capable than Microsoft or Google apps
    • Office editors run in the browser, with no desktop versions
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Office SuitesEmail Clients & Providers
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantIntegrationsMicrosoft Office file compatibilityReal-time collaborationTeam collaboration
    Visit websiteMore about Zoho Workplace

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Zoho Mail

    4.6(8K) · App Store

    Zoho Mail is an ad-free business email service from Zoho that hosts mailboxes on your own domain, with calendar, contacts, tasks and notes included. Admins get a control panel for users, security policies and retention, and the service integrates with Zoho's office, CRM and collaboration apps through Zoho Workplace. A free plan is available for small teams, with paid plans adding more storage and features.

    8 Zoho Mail alternatives

    Pros

    • Ad-free business email on your own domain, with a free plan
    • Admin console for users, security policies and retention
    • Integrates with Zoho’s office, CRM and collaboration apps

    Cons

    • Free plan lacks IMAP and POP access for desktop clients
    • Interface feels less polished than Gmail or Outlook
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Email Clients & Providers
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Ad-freeCalendar viewCustom email domainIntegrationsTwo-factor authentication
    Visit websiteMore about Zoho Mail

  8. 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

Microsoft 365 vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Microsoft 365, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Microsoft 365 vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsAI assistantCross-device syncMicrosoft Office file compatibilityReal-time collaborationTemplates
Microsoft 365FreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
Google WorkspaceFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
LibreOfficeFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux
ONLYOFFICEFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Self-hosted
Zoho WorkplaceFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
WPS OfficeFreemiumWindows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android

Microsoft 365 alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Microsoft 365?

The most popular alternative to Microsoft 365 is Google Workspace: Google's cloud suite: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Meet. Other great alternatives are LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE, Zoho Workplace, and WPS Office.

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft 365?

Yes, 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Google Workspace, LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE, and Zoho Workplace.

Is there an open source alternative to Microsoft 365?

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

Is Microsoft 365 free?

Microsoft 365 has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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