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FreeOffice alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave FreeOffice: some advanced features held back for the paid edition, and no online collaboration. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces FreeOffice, 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
2SoftMaker Office logoSoftMaker OfficePaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +23 of 362.6
3ONLYOFFICE logoONLYOFFICEOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 559.6
4WPS Office logoWPS OfficeFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 357.2
  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 FreeOffice

    Free and open source, with more apps and a larger community.

    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 FreeOffice 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. SoftMaker Office logo

    2. SoftMaker Office

    Best for: Individuals and small offices wanting Office compatibility without Microsoft

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from FreeOffice

    The paid edition adds advanced features and mobile apps.

    Pros

    • Very good fidelity with Microsoft Office formats
    • Fast on older hardware, with ribbon or classic menus
    • Native apps on Linux as well as Windows, macOS and mobile

    Cons

    • No web version or real-time co-editing
    • Smaller community and fewer tutorials
    • Subscription and one-time editions can be confusing to compare
    Visit SoftMaker Office 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 SoftMaker Office a good FreeOffice alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026softmaker.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026softmaker.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License terms
    5 home computers or 1 business computer
    Checked Oct 25, 2026softmaker.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. ONLYOFFICE logo

    3. ONLYOFFICE

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

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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from FreeOffice

    Free open-source editors that also offer online co-editing.

    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 ×0.377
    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 ONLYOFFICE a good FreeOffice 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)
  4. WPS Office logo

    4. WPS Office

    Best for: People who want a free Office lookalike on a phone or budget PC

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from FreeOffice

    Another free Office lookalike, available on phones as well.

    Pros

    • Free, with an interface close to Microsoft Office
    • Documents, sheets, slides and PDF tools in one app
    • Available on nearly every platform including Linux

    Cons

    • Free version shows ads and frequent upgrade prompts
    • Data handling concerns for some organisations
    • Advanced PDF and AI features need Pro
    Visit WPS Office Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 WPS Office a good FreeOffice alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Founded
    1988 (Kingsoft Office Software)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wps.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    600M+ monthly active users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wps.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free version
    Yes, for Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wps.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best FreeOffice alternative for…

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

LibreOffice logo

Best FreeOffice alternative for most people

LibreOffice

Free and open source, with more apps and a larger community.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best FreeOffice alternative for a free option

ONLYOFFICE

Free open-source editors that also offer online co-editing.

WPS Office logo

Best FreeOffice alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

WPS Office

Another free Office lookalike, available on phones as well.

LibreOffice logo

Best FreeOffice alternative for open source

LibreOffice

Free and open source, with more apps and a larger community.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best FreeOffice alternative for self-hosting

ONLYOFFICE

Free open-source editors that also offer online co-editing.

SoftMaker Office logo

Best FreeOffice alternative for Mac

SoftMaker Office

The paid edition adds advanced features and mobile apps.

LibreOffice logo

Best FreeOffice alternative for Windows

LibreOffice

Free and open source, with more apps and a larger community.

LibreOffice logo

Best FreeOffice alternative for Linux

LibreOffice

Free and open source, with more apps and a larger community.

SoftMaker Office logo

Best FreeOffice alternative for iPhone and Android

SoftMaker Office

The paid edition adds advanced features and mobile apps.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best FreeOffice alternative for working in the browser

ONLYOFFICE

Free open-source editors that also offer online co-editing.

FreeOffice alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to FreeOffice?

LibreOffice ranks first right now. Free and open source, with more apps and a larger community. SoftMaker Office and ONLYOFFICE follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to FreeOffice?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to FreeOffice?

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

Which FreeOffice alternatives work on Linux?

LibreOffice, SoftMaker Office, ONLYOFFICE and WPS Office run on Linux.

Why do people switch from FreeOffice?

The complaints we hear most: some advanced features held back for the paid edition; no online collaboration; mobile apps are part of the paid range.

How is this list ranked?

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