Free NeoOffice alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

5 of the 5 NeoOffice alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). LibreOffice, Microsoft 365 and ONLYOFFICE rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

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 The NeoOffice website states the project is no longer active and suggests LibreOffice as a replacement.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	LibreOffice	Open source	—	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux	3 of 4	81.1
2	Microsoft 365	Free plan + paid	$9.99/month or $99.99/year (Personal)	No	Web, Windows, macOS +2	13 of 13	72.2
3	ONLYOFFICE	Open source	$20 per admin/month (DocSpace)	Yes	Web, Windows, macOS +4	5 of 5	71.3
4	Apache OpenOffice	Open source	—	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux	3 of 3	64.8
5	WPS Office	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, Windows, macOS +3	3 of 3	57.5

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
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
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
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
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)

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1. LibreOfficeTop pick

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2. Microsoft 365

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3. ONLYOFFICE

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4. Apache OpenOffice

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5. WPS Office

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