SoftMaker Office
German commercial office suite with strong Microsoft Office file compatibility.
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About SoftMaker Office
SoftMaker Office is a paid office suite from the German company SoftMaker, made up of TextMaker for documents, PlanMaker for spreadsheets and Presentations, with a ribbon or classic menu interface. It is known for handling .docx, .xlsx and .pptx files faithfully while staying fast and light on older hardware. The NX Universal subscription covers Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Android, includes updates and is licensed for several computers in a household, while a one-off Professional edition is available for people who prefer to buy once. It runs entirely on your own devices, which the company pitches as a GDPR-friendly alternative to cloud suites. There is a 30-day free trial, and the free FreeOffice edition offers a reduced feature set. Downsides: there's no real-time online co-editing, no web version, and the user community and third-party resources are much smaller than for Microsoft or LibreOffice.
Best for: Individuals and small offices wanting Office compatibility without Microsoft.
Pros and cons
What works
- Very good fidelity with Microsoft Office formats
- Fast on older hardware, with ribbon or classic menus
- Native apps on Linux as well as Windows, macOS and mobile
Why people leave
- No web version or real-time co-editing
- Smaller community and fewer tutorials
- Subscription and one-time editions can be confusing to compare
Top SoftMaker Office alternatives
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FreeOffice66.5SoftMaker's own free edition, if you can live without some advanced features.
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LibreOffice62.6Free and open source, with a database and drawing app included.
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ONLYOFFICE59.6Free desktop editors with similar Office-format focus, plus online co-editing.
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Microsoft 36557.2The original apps if you also need cloud collaboration.
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WPS Office55.3Free Office-like suite across desktop and mobile, supported by ads.
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SoftMaker Office: common questions
Is SoftMaker Office free?
No, SoftMaker Office is a paid product.
Is SoftMaker Office open source?
No, SoftMaker Office is not open source. Open-source alternatives include LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE.
What platforms does SoftMaker Office run on?
SoftMaker Office is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to SoftMaker Office?
The highest-ranked SoftMaker Office alternatives right now are FreeOffice, LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.