Alternatives to LibreOffice
The open source office suite standard
LibreOffice ranks #7 of 9 in Office suites, with an Alt Score of 82. It is licensed under MPL-2.0, free and available on Windows, macOS and Linux. 10 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Individuals, students, and businesses who need a full office suite for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations but want a free alternative to Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, including users who prefer offline, install-and-own software.
Six applications covering word processing (Writer), spreadsheets (Calc), presentations (Impress), diagrams (Draw), databases (Base), and formula editing (Math). It reads and writes Microsoft Office formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx) alongside its native ODF formats. It's free, open-source, and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with no subscription or account required.
Download and install the suite from libreoffice.org, then open or create files directly in each application, similar to any desktop office program. Files save locally by default, with optional export to PDF or other formats.
Where LibreOffice stands out
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
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Every fact and feature listed for LibreOffice is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License MPL-2.0 verified 2026-07-11
LibreOffice is made available subject to the terms of the Mozilla Public License v2.0
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Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux verified 2026-07-11
Windows macOS Linux
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Pricing model Free verified 2026-07-11
LibreOffice provides unfettered access to our office productivity tools, at no cost to you.
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Status active verified 2026-07-11
Berlin, 26 March 2026 – The Document Foundation today announces the simultaneous release of LibreOffice 26.2.2 and LibreOffice 25.8.6.
https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/03/26/libreoffice-26-2-2-and-libreoffice-25-8-6/ -
Word processor Yes verified 2026-07-11
A powerful word processor for everything from quick notes to full-length books.
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Spreadsheets Yes verified 2026-07-11
A feature-rich spreadsheet to analyze data, crunch numbers, and create clear visuals.
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Presentations Yes verified 2026-07-11
Create engaging, multimedia presentations with ease and speed.
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Real-time collaboration No verified 2026-07-11
only one user at a time can open any document for writing
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Desktop apps (offline) Yes verified 2026-07-11
Open the folder where the Main Installer has been downloaded and double-click on the Installer.
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MS Office format fidelity Partial verified 2026-07-11
LibreOffice can open and save documents in the Microsoft Office file formats, including Microsoft Office Open XML formats.
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Self-hostable Yes verified 2026-07-11
The software and hardware prerequisites for installing LibreOffice on a Windows system are as follows:
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E2E encrypted option Partial verified 2026-07-11
All documents that are saved in OpenDocument format can be saved with a password. Documents that are saved with a password cannot be opened without the password.
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Free tier limits Yes verified 2026-07-11
LibreOffice provides unfettered access to our office productivity tools, at no cost to you.
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PDF export & editing Yes verified 2026-07-11
The Consolidate Text command is especially useful for editing PDF documents with LibreOffice Draw.
https://help.libreoffice.org/latest/en-US/text/sdraw/01/consolidatetext.html
FAQ
Yes. Apple iWork, WPS Office and Zoho Workplace have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
OnlyOffice, Collabora Online and CryptPad — every license claim links its source.