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Polaris Office alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Polaris Office: free tier has ads and usage limits, and fewer resources and community help outside Korea. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Polaris Office, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. WPS Office currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1WPS Office logoWPS OfficeFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 366.5
2Microsoft 365 logoMicrosoft 365Free plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 559.6
3ONLYOFFICE logoONLYOFFICEOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 557.2
  1. WPS Office logo

    1. WPS OfficeTop pick

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

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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Polaris Office

    Free Office-like suite with a similar all-in-one mobile and desktop approach.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 WPS Office a good Polaris Office 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)
  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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Polaris Office

    The standard suite, with free mobile and web apps for light use.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Microsoft 365 a good Polaris Office alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $9.99/month or $99.99/year (Personal)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family plan
    $12.99/month for up to 6 people
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    1 month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud storage
    1 TB (Personal)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free web apps
    Word, Excel and PowerPoint on the web
    Checked Oct 25, 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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Polaris Office

    Free open-source desktop and mobile editors without ads.

    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 ×0.369
    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 ONLYOFFICE a good Polaris Office 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)

The best Polaris Office alternative for…

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

WPS Office logo

Best Polaris Office alternative for most people

WPS Office

Free Office-like suite with a similar all-in-one mobile and desktop approach.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best Polaris Office alternative for a free option

ONLYOFFICE

Free open-source desktop and mobile editors without ads.

OfficeSuite logo

Best Polaris Office alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

OfficeSuite

Mobile-friendly suite bundling documents, sheets, slides and PDF.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best Polaris Office alternative for open source

ONLYOFFICE

Free open-source desktop and mobile editors without ads.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best Polaris Office alternative for self-hosting

ONLYOFFICE

Free open-source desktop and mobile editors without ads.

Microsoft 365 logo

Best Polaris Office alternative for Mac

Microsoft 365

The standard suite, with free mobile and web apps for light use.

WPS Office logo

Best Polaris Office alternative for Windows

WPS Office

Free Office-like suite with a similar all-in-one mobile and desktop approach.

WPS Office logo

Best Polaris Office alternative for Linux

WPS Office

Free Office-like suite with a similar all-in-one mobile and desktop approach.

WPS Office logo

Best Polaris Office alternative for iPhone and Android

WPS Office

Free Office-like suite with a similar all-in-one mobile and desktop approach.

WPS Office logo

Best Polaris Office alternative for working in the browser

WPS Office

Free Office-like suite with a similar all-in-one mobile and desktop approach.

Polaris Office alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Polaris Office?

WPS Office ranks first right now. Free Office-like suite with a similar all-in-one mobile and desktop approach. OfficeSuite and Microsoft 365 follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Polaris Office?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Polaris Office?

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

Which Polaris Office alternatives work on Linux?

WPS Office and ONLYOFFICE run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Polaris Office?

The complaints we hear most: free tier has ads and usage limits; fewer resources and community help outside Korea; AI features are tied to paid plans.

How is this list ranked?

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