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SoftMaker Office alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave SoftMaker Office: no web version or real-time co-editing, and smaller community and fewer tutorials. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SoftMaker Office, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. FreeOffice currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LibreOffice logoLibreOfficeOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 462.6
2ONLYOFFICE logoONLYOFFICEOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 559.6
  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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from SoftMaker Office

    Free and open source, with a database and drawing app included.

    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 ×0.387
    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 LibreOffice a good SoftMaker Office alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MPL 2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest version
    26.8.1
    Checked Oct 25, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps included
    6 (Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, Math)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026libreoffice.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from SoftMaker Office

    Free desktop editors with similar Office-format focus, plus online co-editing.

    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) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is ONLYOFFICE a good SoftMaker 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 SoftMaker Office alternative for…

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

FreeOffice logo

Best SoftMaker Office alternative for most people

FreeOffice

SoftMaker's own free edition, if you can live without some advanced features.

LibreOffice logo

Best SoftMaker Office alternative for a free option

LibreOffice

Free and open source, with a database and drawing app included.

Microsoft 365 logo

Best SoftMaker Office alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Microsoft 365

The original apps if you also need cloud collaboration.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best SoftMaker Office alternative for open source

ONLYOFFICE

Free desktop editors with similar Office-format focus, plus online co-editing.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best SoftMaker Office alternative for self-hosting

ONLYOFFICE

Free desktop editors with similar Office-format focus, plus online co-editing.

WPS Office logo

Best SoftMaker Office alternative for Mac

WPS Office

Free Office-like suite across desktop and mobile, supported by ads.

FreeOffice logo

Best SoftMaker Office alternative for Windows

FreeOffice

SoftMaker's own free edition, if you can live without some advanced features.

FreeOffice logo

Best SoftMaker Office alternative for Linux

FreeOffice

SoftMaker's own free edition, if you can live without some advanced features.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best SoftMaker Office alternative for iPhone and Android

ONLYOFFICE

Free desktop editors with similar Office-format focus, plus online co-editing.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best SoftMaker Office alternative for working in the browser

ONLYOFFICE

Free desktop editors with similar Office-format focus, plus online co-editing.

SoftMaker Office alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SoftMaker Office?

FreeOffice ranks first right now. SoftMaker's own free edition, if you can live without some advanced features. LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to SoftMaker Office?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to SoftMaker Office?

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

Which SoftMaker Office alternatives work on Linux?

FreeOffice, LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE and WPS Office run on Linux.

Why do people switch from SoftMaker Office?

The complaints we hear most: no web version or real-time co-editing; smaller community and fewer tutorials; subscription and one-time editions can be confusing to compare.

How is this list ranked?

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