LibreOffice
Free, open-source desktop office suite with a word processor, spreadsheet and slides.
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About LibreOffice
LibreOffice is the best-known free office suite. It includes Writer for documents, Calc for spreadsheets, Impress for presentations, Draw for diagrams, Base for databases and Math for formulas, all installed locally on Windows, macOS or Linux. Its native format is the open ODF standard, and it opens and saves Microsoft Office files, which makes it a common choice for governments, schools and anyone who wants to stop paying for Office. It is developed by The Document Foundation and a large volunteer and corporate community, has no accounts, no telemetry-driven upsells and no forced AI features, and it is released under the Mozilla Public License. The trade-offs are an interface that feels dated next to Microsoft 365, occasional formatting differences with complex .docx and .pptx files, and no built-in real-time collaboration; for online co-editing, the Collabora Online project builds on the same code. It is completely free, funded by donations.
Best for: People and organisations who want a full free office suite on their own computers.
Pros and cons
What works
- 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
Why people leave
- Interface feels older than Microsoft 365 or Google Docs
- Complex Office files can show layout differences
- No built-in real-time co-editing
Top LibreOffice alternatives
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ONLYOFFICE66.5Free and open source too, with a more modern interface and closer .docx fidelity.
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Collabora Online62.6LibreOffice's engine in the browser, adding real-time co-editing you can host.
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Microsoft 36559.6The original Office apps, for when exact file fidelity matters more than cost.
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FreeOffice57.2Free suite with a lighter, ribbon-style interface and good Office compatibility.
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WPS Office55.3Free Office lookalike with mobile apps, for people who want familiar menus.
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LibreOffice: common questions
Is LibreOffice free?
Yes. LibreOffice is free, open-source software.
Is LibreOffice open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at LibreOffice/core.
What platforms does LibreOffice run on?
LibreOffice is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What are the best alternatives to LibreOffice?
The highest-ranked LibreOffice alternatives right now are ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online and Microsoft 365. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.