Apache OpenOffice
The long-running free office suite from the Apache Software Foundation.
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About Apache OpenOffice
Apache OpenOffice is the continuation of the original OpenOffice.org project, now maintained by the Apache Software Foundation. It provides a word processor (Writer), spreadsheet (Calc), presentations (Impress), drawing (Draw), database (Base) and formula editor (Math), uses the ODF format natively and can open Microsoft Office files. It is free, released under the Apache License 2.0, and still available for Windows, macOS and Linux in many languages. People still search for it because of its familiar name, but development is slow: releases are mostly maintenance and security fixes, and most of the community and new features moved to LibreOffice years ago. That means weaker compatibility with modern .docx and .xlsx files and an interface that hasn't changed much in a long time. It remains a workable option on older machines or where it is already installed, but most new users are better served by LibreOffice or ONLYOFFICE.
Best for: Users already on OpenOffice who need a free suite that keeps working.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free and open source under the Apache License
- Familiar, stable feature set across six apps
- Available in many languages
Why people leave
- Slow development with mostly maintenance releases
- Weaker compatibility with modern Office files than LibreOffice
- Dated interface
Top Apache OpenOffice alternatives
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LibreOffice66.5Same roots but far more active development and better Office compatibility.
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ONLYOFFICE62.6Modern open-source suite with much closer .docx/.xlsx handling.
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FreeOffice59.6Free suite with a newer interface and stronger Office file support.
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Microsoft 36557.2For when compatibility with colleagues' Office files is essential.
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Apache OpenOffice: common questions
Is Apache OpenOffice free?
Yes. Apache OpenOffice is free, open-source software.
Is Apache OpenOffice open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at apache/openoffice.
What platforms does Apache OpenOffice run on?
Apache OpenOffice is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What are the best alternatives to Apache OpenOffice?
The highest-ranked Apache OpenOffice alternatives right now are LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE and FreeOffice. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.