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Calligra alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Calligra: slow, volunteer-driven development, and weaker Microsoft Office compatibility than LibreOffice. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Calligra, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LibreOffice currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LibreOffice logoLibreOfficeOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 466.5
2ONLYOFFICE logoONLYOFFICEOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 562.6
3Gnumeric logoGnumericOpen sourceYesLinux3 of 359.6
  1. LibreOffice logo

    1. LibreOfficeTop pick

    Best for: People and organisations who want a full free office suite on their own computers

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Calligra

    Far more complete, better Office compatibility, and also runs on Linux.

    Pros

    • Completely free with six apps, including a database and drawing tool
    • Runs offline on Windows, macOS and Linux with no account
    • Uses the open ODF standard while still reading and writing Office files

    Cons

    • Interface feels older than Microsoft 365 or Google Docs
    • Complex Office files can show layout differences
    • No built-in real-time co-editing
    Visit LibreOffice Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LibreOffice a good Calligra alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MPL 2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest version
    26.8.1
    Checked Oct 25, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps included
    6 (Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, Math)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ONLYOFFICE logo

    2. ONLYOFFICE

    Best for: Teams wanting self-hosted, Office-compatible editing inside Nextcloud or similar

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Calligra

    Linux desktop editors with much closer .docx/.xlsx fidelity.

    Pros

    • Very close .docx/.xlsx/.pptx compatibility
    • Free desktop editors on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Self-hostable server that integrates with Nextcloud, ownCloud and others

    Cons

    • Free community server has limits on simultaneous connections
    • Many editions and product names make choosing confusing
    • Advanced features sit in paid Enterprise editions
    Visit ONLYOFFICE Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ONLYOFFICE a good Calligra alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPLv3 (core of Docs)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    DocSpace Startup, up to 3 admins
    Checked Oct 25, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $20 per admin/month (DocSpace)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, SharePoint
    Checked Oct 25, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Gnumeric logo

    3. Gnumeric

    Best for: Linux users and researchers who want a fast, accurate standalone spreadsheet

    Open sourceLinux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Calligra

    If you mainly need a fast, accurate spreadsheet on Linux.

    Pros

    • Fast and light compared with full office suites
    • Well regarded for accurate statistical functions
    • Free under the GPL

    Cons

    • Mainly a Linux app
    • Plain interface with limited charting and formatting
    • No collaboration or cloud features
    Visit Gnumeric Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Gnumeric a good Calligra alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    GNU GPL
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gnumeric.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest version
    1.12.62 (September 2026)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gnumeric.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gnumeric.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Calligra alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

LibreOffice logo

Best Calligra alternative for most people

LibreOffice

Far more complete, better Office compatibility, and also runs on Linux.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best Calligra alternative for a free option

ONLYOFFICE

Linux desktop editors with much closer .docx/.xlsx fidelity.

Gnumeric logo

Best Calligra alternative for open source

Gnumeric

If you mainly need a fast, accurate spreadsheet on Linux.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best Calligra alternative for self-hosting

ONLYOFFICE

Linux desktop editors with much closer .docx/.xlsx fidelity.

FreeOffice logo

Best Calligra alternative for Mac

FreeOffice

Free Office-compatible suite with a native Linux version.

LibreOffice logo

Best Calligra alternative for Windows

LibreOffice

Far more complete, better Office compatibility, and also runs on Linux.

LibreOffice logo

Best Calligra alternative for Linux

LibreOffice

Far more complete, better Office compatibility, and also runs on Linux.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best Calligra alternative for iPhone and Android

ONLYOFFICE

Linux desktop editors with much closer .docx/.xlsx fidelity.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best Calligra alternative for working in the browser

ONLYOFFICE

Linux desktop editors with much closer .docx/.xlsx fidelity.

Calligra alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Calligra?

LibreOffice ranks first right now. Far more complete, better Office compatibility, and also runs on Linux. ONLYOFFICE and Gnumeric follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Calligra?

Yes. LibreOffice (open source), ONLYOFFICE (open source), Gnumeric (open source) and FreeOffice (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Calligra?

Yes: LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE and Gnumeric. ONLYOFFICE can also be self-hosted.

Which Calligra alternatives work on Linux?

LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE, Gnumeric and FreeOffice run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Calligra?

The complaints we hear most: slow, volunteer-driven development; weaker Microsoft Office compatibility than LibreOffice; mainly a Linux option.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Calligra, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.