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NeoOffice alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll office suites

Top picks

  • LibreOffice logo

    Best overall

    LibreOffice

    Open source

  • Microsoft 365 logo

    Best free option

    Microsoft 365

    Starting price: $9.99/month or $99.99/year (Personal)

  • ONLYOFFICE logo

    Best open source

    ONLYOFFICE

    Business price: $20 per admin/month (DocSpace)

Common reasons people leave NeoOffice: no longer developed, so no security fixes or updates for new macOS versions, and based on old OpenOffice and LibreOffice code. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces NeoOffice, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LibreOffice currently ranks first.

NeoOffice has been discontinued. The NeoOffice website states the project is no longer active and suggests LibreOffice as a replacement.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LibreOffice logoLibreOfficeOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux3 of 481.1
2Microsoft 365 logoMicrosoft 365Free plan + paid$9.99/month or $99.99/year (Personal)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +213 of 1372.2
3ONLYOFFICE logoONLYOFFICEOpen source$20 per admin/month (DocSpace)YesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 571.3
4Apache OpenOffice logoApache OpenOfficeOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux3 of 364.8
5WPS Office logoWPS OfficeFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 357.5
  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

    81.1

    score / 100

    Why switch from NeoOffice

    The replacement NeoOffice itself recommends: same code family and file formats, actively maintained, free on Mac.

    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) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1583
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is LibreOffice a good NeoOffice alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 4 verified
    License
    MPL 2.0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest version
    26.8.1
    Source changed Nov 8, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps included
    6 (Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, Math)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Microsoft 365 logo

    2. Microsoft 365

    Best for: Anyone who exchanges Office files daily or needs full desktop Excel and Word

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

    72.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from NeoOffice

    Native Mac Word, Excel and PowerPoint for anyone who needs full Office compatibility and is willing to pay.

    Pros

    • Native .docx/.xlsx/.pptx support means perfect fidelity with most organisations
    • Desktop Excel and Word remain the most complete tools in their class
    • Home plans include 1 TB or more of OneDrive storage per person

    Cons

    • Subscription only for the current apps; costs add up over the years
    • Bundled Copilot features raised prices for people who don't want AI
    • Desktop apps feel heavy compared with web-first editors
    Visit Microsoft 365 Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Microsoft 365 a good NeoOffice alternative?

    Verified facts

    13 of 13 verified
    Starting price
    $9.99/month or $99.99/year (Personal)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family plan
    $12.99/month for up to 6 people
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    1 month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud storage
    1 TB (Personal)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free web apps
    Word, Excel and PowerPoint on the web
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family yearly price
    $129.99/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $19.99/month or $199.99/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal plan (UK)
    £8.49/month or £84.99/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family plan (UK)
    £10.49/month or £104.99/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan (UK)
    £18.99/month or £189.99/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal plan (India)
    ₹689/month or ₹6,899/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family plan (India)
    ₹819/month or ₹8,199/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan (India)
    ₹1,999/month or ₹19,999/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.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

    71.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from NeoOffice

    Free desktop editors for Mac with closer Microsoft Office formatting compatibility and a modern interface.

    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) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is ONLYOFFICE a good NeoOffice alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPLv3 (core of Docs)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    DocSpace Startup, up to 3 admins
    Checked Oct 29, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $20 per admin/month (DocSpace)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, SharePoint
    Checked Nov 8, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Apache OpenOffice logo

    4. Apache OpenOffice

    Best for: Users already on OpenOffice who need a free suite that keeps working

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from NeoOffice

    The other descendant of the OpenOffice code NeoOffice started from, still free on macOS.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under the Apache License
    • Familiar, stable feature set across six apps
    • Available in many languages

    Cons

    • Slow development with mostly maintenance releases
    • Weaker compatibility with modern Office files than LibreOffice
    • Dated interface
    Visit Apache OpenOffice Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Apache OpenOffice a good NeoOffice alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    Apache License 2.0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026openoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest version
    4.1.17
    Checked Nov 8, 2026openoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026openoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
  5. WPS Office logo

    5. 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

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from NeoOffice

    Free Mac office suite with a familiar ribbon layout and good Office file support.

    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 ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is WPS Office a good NeoOffice alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Founded
    1988 (Kingsoft Office Software)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wps.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    600M+ monthly active users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wps.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free version
    Yes, for Windows
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wps.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best NeoOffice alternative for…

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

LibreOffice logo

Best NeoOffice alternative for most people

LibreOffice

The replacement NeoOffice itself recommends: same code family and file formats, actively maintained, free on Mac.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best NeoOffice alternative for a free option

ONLYOFFICE

Free desktop editors for Mac with closer Microsoft Office formatting compatibility and a modern interface.

Microsoft 365 logo

Best NeoOffice alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Microsoft 365

Native Mac Word, Excel and PowerPoint for anyone who needs full Office compatibility and is willing to pay.

Apache OpenOffice logo

Best NeoOffice alternative for open source

Apache OpenOffice

The other descendant of the OpenOffice code NeoOffice started from, still free on macOS.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best NeoOffice alternative for self-hosting

ONLYOFFICE

Free desktop editors for Mac with closer Microsoft Office formatting compatibility and a modern interface.

WPS Office logo

Best NeoOffice alternative for Mac

WPS Office

Free Mac office suite with a familiar ribbon layout and good Office file support.

LibreOffice logo

Best NeoOffice alternative for Windows

LibreOffice

The replacement NeoOffice itself recommends: same code family and file formats, actively maintained, free on Mac.

LibreOffice logo

Best NeoOffice alternative for Linux

LibreOffice

The replacement NeoOffice itself recommends: same code family and file formats, actively maintained, free on Mac.

Microsoft 365 logo

Best NeoOffice alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft 365

Native Mac Word, Excel and PowerPoint for anyone who needs full Office compatibility and is willing to pay.

Microsoft 365 logo

Best NeoOffice alternative for working in the browser

Microsoft 365

Native Mac Word, Excel and PowerPoint for anyone who needs full Office compatibility and is willing to pay.

NeoOffice alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to NeoOffice?

LibreOffice ranks first right now. The replacement NeoOffice itself recommends: same code family and file formats, actively maintained, free on Mac. Microsoft 365 and ONLYOFFICE follow it in our ranking.

NeoOffice vs LibreOffice: what's the difference?

Both NeoOffice and LibreOffice are free and open source. Only LibreOffice runs on Windows and Linux.

Is NeoOffice free?

NeoOffice is free and open source.

How much do NeoOffice alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked NeoOffice alternatives: Microsoft 365, $9.99/month or $99.99/year (Personal); ONLYOFFICE, $20 per admin/month (DocSpace). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to NeoOffice?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to NeoOffice?

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

Which NeoOffice alternatives work on Linux?

LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE, Apache OpenOffice and WPS Office run on Linux.

Why do people switch from NeoOffice?

The complaints we hear most: no longer developed, so no security fixes or updates for new macOS versions; based on old OpenOffice and LibreOffice code; mac only.

How is this list ranked?

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