Essential Office AlternativesWord Processors & Spreadsheet Apps like Essential Office

Apps similar to Essential Office include LibreOffice, which is free and open source. Other options are LibreOffice - Writer, LibreOffice - Calc, Microsoft Word and Apache OpenOffice. You can choose from more than 10 Spreadsheet Apps like Essential Office for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPad.

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  1. LibreOffice icon
     3285 likes

    Comprehensive free office suite supporting word processing, advanced spreadsheets, dynamic presentations, vector drawings, math formulas, and robust database management. Fully compatible with major office formats across all operating systems, it offers extensive capabilities for personal or professional tasks.

    68 LibreOffice alternatives

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    • Since 2010

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • OpenAPK
    • Flatpak
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  2. An open-source word processor offering rich formatting and style options across multiple platforms. Versatile enough to handle both simple memos and complex book publishing, it supports a wide range of document formats and Microsoft Word compatibility, enhancing productivity through templates and layouts.

    105 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
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  3. LibreOffice Calc is the spreadsheet program you've always needed. A fork of OpenOffice.org Calc, professional data miners and number crunchers will appreciate its comprehensive range of advanced functions.

    89 LibreOffice - Calc alternatives

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    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
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  4. Microsoft Word icon
     941 likes

    Microsoft's leading word processor, enables professional-quality document creation with SmartArt graphics, seamless PDF support, and extensive search capabilities. Compatible across desktop, online, and mobile platforms with necessary subscription or standalone purchase options.

    123 Microsoft Word alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2008

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  5. Apache OpenOffice is a leading open-source office suite that offers free applications for word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, graphics, databases and more. All data is stored in an open standard format, though Open Office can also read and write files from other common...

    78 Apache OpenOffice alternatives

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    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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  6. Microsoft Excel icon
     549 likes

    Comprehensive spreadsheet tool offering advanced data management with features like pivot tables, data visualization, and customizable charts for professional use in creating detailed reports and analyses.

    169 Microsoft Excel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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  7. WPS Office icon
     403 likes

    A comprehensive, free office suite offering high compatibility across formats. Supports Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, macOS, and handles text, presentations, spreadsheets, and PDFs. Features document collaboration, multiple languages, strong privacy, and user support.

    68 WPS Office alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Apple Watch
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • Linux Mint
    • Fedora
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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  8. Writer, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is an open-source word processor. It supports the ISO standard Open Document Format (ODF) for data interchange as its default file format, as well as Microsoft Office 97-2003 formats, Microsoft Office 2007...

    80 Apache OpenOffice Writer alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2008

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  9. ZetaOffice icon
     9 likes

    Experience LibreOffice in your browser with ZetaOffice, featuring device access, self-hosting or CDN deployment, API for tailored integration, and data control. Enjoy a comprehensive suite with Writer for formatting, Calc for data analysis, and Impress for presentations, optimized for performance.

    60 ZetaOffice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  10. Calc, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a spreadsheet application. It is similar to Microsoft Excel , with a roughly equivalent range of features.

    74 Apache OpenOffice Calc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. EdenText icon
     2 likes

    EdenText is a web-based, powerful word processor for everything from quick notes to full-length books. No server, no account — processing runs locally and your documents never leave your computer. Just one URL away, or completely offline as a slim browser app — under 2 MB on...

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    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. SolidSheets icon
     9 likes

    SolidSheets offers a user-friendly interface and powerful features to manage and analyze your data. Easily open, edit, and print CSV, SSFS/SSFS64, and XLSX files. With advanced formulas, charts, and machine learning algorithms, accelerate your workflow.

    117 SolidSheets alternatives

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    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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