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Open source NeoOffice alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 5 NeoOffice alternatives we track are open source. LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE and Apache OpenOffice 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 The NeoOffice website states the project is no longer active and suggests LibreOffice as a replacement.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

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LibreOffice logoLibreOfficeOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux3 of 481.1
2ONLYOFFICE logoONLYOFFICEOpen source$20 per admin/month (DocSpace)YesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 571.3
3Apache OpenOffice logoApache OpenOfficeOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux3 of 364.8
  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. 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

    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)
  3. Apache OpenOffice logo

    3. 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)