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WordPerfect Office alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave WordPerfect Office: windows only, with no Mac or web version, and no real-time cloud co-editing. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces WordPerfect Office, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Microsoft 365 currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1ONLYOFFICE logoONLYOFFICEOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 559.4
  1. ONLYOFFICE logo

    1. ONLYOFFICETop pick

    Best for: Teams wanting self-hosted, Office-compatible editing inside Nextcloud or similar

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from WordPerfect Office

    Free desktop editors with strong Microsoft format fidelity plus optional self-hosted collaboration.

    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 ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is ONLYOFFICE a good WordPerfect Office alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPLv3 (core of Docs)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 29, 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 Oct 29, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best WordPerfect Office alternative for…

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

Microsoft 365 logo

Best WordPerfect Office alternative for most people

Microsoft 365

The suite most offices exchange files in, with cloud co-editing and Mac, web and mobile apps.

Google Docs logo

Best WordPerfect Office alternative for a free option

Google Docs

Free browser-based editing with real-time collaboration that WordPerfect lacks.

Microsoft Word logo

Best WordPerfect Office alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Microsoft Word

The default word processor for most firms, avoiding conversion when sharing documents.

LibreOffice logo

Best WordPerfect Office alternative for open source

LibreOffice

Free and open source, runs on Windows, Mac and Linux, and can open WordPerfect files.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best WordPerfect Office alternative for self-hosting

ONLYOFFICE

Free desktop editors with strong Microsoft format fidelity plus optional self-hosted collaboration.

SoftMaker Office logo

Best WordPerfect Office alternative for Mac

SoftMaker Office

Another paid, one-off desktop suite with good Office compatibility, also on Mac and Linux.

Microsoft 365 logo

Best WordPerfect Office alternative for Windows

Microsoft 365

The suite most offices exchange files in, with cloud co-editing and Mac, web and mobile apps.

LibreOffice logo

Best WordPerfect Office alternative for Linux

LibreOffice

Free and open source, runs on Windows, Mac and Linux, and can open WordPerfect files.

Microsoft 365 logo

Best WordPerfect Office alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft 365

The suite most offices exchange files in, with cloud co-editing and Mac, web and mobile apps.

Microsoft 365 logo

Best WordPerfect Office alternative for working in the browser

Microsoft 365

The suite most offices exchange files in, with cloud co-editing and Mac, web and mobile apps.

WordPerfect Office alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to WordPerfect Office?

Microsoft 365 ranks first right now. The suite most offices exchange files in, with cloud co-editing and Mac, web and mobile apps. Microsoft Word and Google Docs follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to WordPerfect Office?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to WordPerfect Office?

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

Which WordPerfect Office alternatives work on Linux?

LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE and SoftMaker Office run on Linux.

Why do people switch from WordPerfect Office?

The complaints we hear most: windows only, with no Mac or web version; no real-time cloud co-editing; sharing with Word users still means converting files.

How is this list ranked?

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