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WPS Office alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave WPS Office: free version shows ads and frequent upgrade prompts, and data handling concerns for some organisations. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces WPS Office, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LibreOffice currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1ONLYOFFICE logoONLYOFFICEOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 562.6
2Microsoft 365 logoMicrosoft 365Free plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 557.2
3Polaris Office logoPolaris OfficeFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 353.6
  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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from WPS Office

    Open-source suite with similar Office-style UI and no ads in the desktop app.

    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 ×0.387
    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 ONLYOFFICE a good WPS 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)
  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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from WPS Office

    The original apps, with a free web version 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 ×0.369
    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 Microsoft 365 a good WPS 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. Polaris Office logo

    3. Polaris Office

    Best for: Mobile-first users and anyone who needs to edit Korean HWP files

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

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from WPS Office

    Cross-platform suite with a perpetual license option and AI tools.

    Pros

    • Same app and cloud across Windows, Mac, Android, iOS and web
    • Opens HWP as well as Office and PDF files
    • Perpetual license available besides subscriptions

    Cons

    • Free tier has ads and usage limits
    • Fewer resources and community help outside Korea
    • AI features are tied to paid plans
    Visit Polaris Office Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Polaris Office a good WPS Office alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Users
    130 million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026polarisoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026polarisoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    One-time purchase
    Perpetual license available
    Checked Oct 25, 2026polarisoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best WPS Office alternative for…

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

LibreOffice logo

Best WPS Office alternative for most people

LibreOffice

Free and open source with no ads or accounts, running fully offline.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best WPS Office alternative for a free option

ONLYOFFICE

Open-source suite with similar Office-style UI and no ads in the desktop app.

Microsoft 365 logo

Best WPS Office alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Microsoft 365

The original apps, with a free web version for light use.

LibreOffice logo

Best WPS Office alternative for open source

LibreOffice

Free and open source with no ads or accounts, running fully offline.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best WPS Office alternative for self-hosting

ONLYOFFICE

Open-source suite with similar Office-style UI and no ads in the desktop app.

FreeOffice logo

Best WPS Office alternative for Mac

FreeOffice

Free suite from a German vendor, without ads, for Windows, Mac and Linux.

OfficeSuite logo

Best WPS Office alternative for Windows

OfficeSuite

Another mobile-friendly suite bundling documents, sheets, slides and PDF.

LibreOffice logo

Best WPS Office alternative for Linux

LibreOffice

Free and open source with no ads or accounts, running fully offline.

Polaris Office logo

Best WPS Office alternative for iPhone and Android

Polaris Office

Cross-platform suite with a perpetual license option and AI tools.

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best WPS Office alternative for working in the browser

ONLYOFFICE

Open-source suite with similar Office-style UI and no ads in the desktop app.

WPS Office alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to WPS Office?

LibreOffice ranks first right now. Free and open source with no ads or accounts, running fully offline. ONLYOFFICE and FreeOffice follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to WPS Office?

Yes. LibreOffice (open source), ONLYOFFICE (open source), FreeOffice (free) 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 WPS Office?

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

Which WPS Office alternatives work on Linux?

LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE and FreeOffice run on Linux.

Why do people switch from WPS Office?

The complaints we hear most: free version shows ads and frequent upgrade prompts; data handling concerns for some organisations; advanced PDF and AI features need Pro.

How is this list ranked?

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