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LibreOffice alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave LibreOffice: interface feels older than Microsoft 365 or Google Docs, and complex Office files can show layout differences. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces LibreOffice, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ONLYOFFICE currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1ONLYOFFICE logoONLYOFFICEOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 566.5
2Collabora Online logoCollabora OnlineOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 462.6
  1. ONLYOFFICE logo

    1. ONLYOFFICETop pick

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

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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from LibreOffice

    Free and open source too, with a more modern interface and closer .docx 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 Compare with LibreOfficeDetails 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 ONLYOFFICE a good LibreOffice 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)
  2. Collabora Online logo

    2. Collabora Online

    Best for: Organisations that want self-hosted, real-time document editing with their own data control

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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from LibreOffice

    LibreOffice's engine in the browser, adding real-time co-editing you can host.

    Pros

    • Real-time co-editing on infrastructure you control
    • Built on LibreOffice by one of its main contributors
    • Free development edition for home use and testing

    Cons

    • Needs a file platform like Nextcloud and some server know-how
    • Interface still feels closer to LibreOffice than modern web apps
    • Production support requires a paid subscription
    Visit Collabora Online 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 Collabora Online a good LibreOffice alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free edition
    CODE, for home use and testing
    Checked Oct 25, 2026collaboraonline.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    £2.60 per user/month (on-premise, up to 99 users)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026collaboraonline.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026collaboraonline.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026collaboraonline.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best LibreOffice alternative for…

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

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best LibreOffice alternative for most people

ONLYOFFICE

Free and open source too, with a more modern interface and closer .docx fidelity.

Collabora Online logo

Best LibreOffice alternative for a free option

Collabora Online

LibreOffice's engine in the browser, adding real-time co-editing you can host.

Microsoft 365 logo

Best LibreOffice alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Microsoft 365

The original Office apps, for when exact file fidelity matters more than cost.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best LibreOffice alternative for open source

ONLYOFFICE

Free and open source too, with a more modern interface and closer .docx fidelity.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best LibreOffice alternative for self-hosting

ONLYOFFICE

Free and open source too, with a more modern interface and closer .docx fidelity.

FreeOffice logo

Best LibreOffice alternative for Mac

FreeOffice

Free suite with a lighter, ribbon-style interface and good Office compatibility.

WPS Office logo

Best LibreOffice alternative for Windows

WPS Office

Free Office lookalike with mobile apps, for people who want familiar menus.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best LibreOffice alternative for Linux

ONLYOFFICE

Free and open source too, with a more modern interface and closer .docx fidelity.

Go

Best LibreOffice alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Workspace

Browser-based suite for teams that care more about sharing than local files.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best LibreOffice alternative for working in the browser

ONLYOFFICE

Free and open source too, with a more modern interface and closer .docx fidelity.

LibreOffice alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to LibreOffice?

ONLYOFFICE ranks first right now. Free and open source too, with a more modern interface and closer .docx fidelity. Collabora Online and Microsoft 365 follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to LibreOffice?

Yes. ONLYOFFICE (open source), Collabora Online (open source), Microsoft 365 (free plan + paid) and FreeOffice (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to LibreOffice?

Yes: ONLYOFFICE and Collabora Online. ONLYOFFICE and Collabora Online can also be self-hosted.

Which LibreOffice alternatives work on Linux?

ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online, FreeOffice and WPS Office run on Linux.

Why do people switch from LibreOffice?

The complaints we hear most: interface feels older than Microsoft 365 or Google Docs; complex Office files can show layout differences; no built-in real-time co-editing.

How is this list ranked?

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