Microsoft Works AlternativesOffice Suites & Word Processors like Microsoft Works

Microsoft Works is described as 'Was a basic office suite that is smaller, cheaper, and has fewer features than the Microsoft 365 Copilot. Its core functionality included a word processor, a spreadsheet and a database management system' and is a Office Suite in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Microsoft Works for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Microsoft Works alternative is LibreOffice, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Works are Microsoft 365 Copilot, Apache OpenOffice, WPS Office and SoftMaker FreeOffice.

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  1. LibreOffice icon

    LibreOffice

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    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.

    52 LibreOffice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    Because Microsoft Works was so simple I can easily teach the elderly how to use it. This is too complicated.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think LibreOffice is a great Microsoft Works alternative.

    • LibreOffice is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Works.

    • LibreOffice is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Works.

    • LibreOffice is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Works is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Works is not according to our users
  2. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon

    Microsoft 365 Copilot

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    Office suite offering productivity tools, document creation, and collaboration. Features AI-enhanced editing, mobile app access to documents and shared workspaces. Formats include word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email services.

    52 Microsoft 365 Copilot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
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    • Some users think Microsoft 365 Copilot is a great Microsoft Works alternative, some don't.

    • Microsoft 365 Copilot is the most popular Web-based, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft Works.

    • Microsoft 365 Copilot is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Works is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Apache OpenOffice icon

    Apache OpenOffice

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    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...

    57 Apache OpenOffice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    I need a lightweight and free office suite only occasionally, This is perfect

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Works was extremely simple to learn.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Apache OpenOffice is a great Microsoft Works alternative.

    • Apache OpenOffice is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Works is Paid and Proprietary
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    Experience high-quality document creation with compatibility across over 60 file types, including modern Microsoft formats. Features like Make It Fit and Reveal Codes simplify formatting tasks. Manage PDFs effortlessly and enjoy ...

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  6. WPS Office icon

    WPS Office

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    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.

    51 WPS Office alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Calligra Suite

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    Calligra Suite is an office and graphic art suite by KDE. It contains applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, vector graphics, and editing databases.

    45 Calligra Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • FreeBSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  10. Apple iWork icon

    Apple iWork

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    iWork is an office suite by Apple. It includes Pages, a word processing and desktop publishing application, Keynote, a presentation package, and Numbers, a spreadsheet application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. NeoOffice icon

    NeoOffice

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    NeoOffice is an office suite for Mac that is based on OpenOffice and LibreOffice. With NeoOffice, you can view, edit, and save OpenOffice documents, LibreOffice documents, and simple Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents.

    50 NeoOffice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Corel WordPerfect icon

    Corel WordPerfect

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    Experience high-quality document creation with compatibility across over 60 file types, including modern Microsoft formats. Features like Make It Fit and Reveal Codes simplify formatting tasks. Manage PDFs effortlessly and enjoy integration with PaperPort for streamlined document handling.

    39 Corel WordPerfect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Corel WordPerfect is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Works.

    • Corel WordPerfect is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Works is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. SSuite Office icon

    SSuite Office

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    SSuite Office is the foremost provider of Free quality office software on the internet today.

    43 SSuite Office alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • SSuite Office is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Microsoft Works.

    • SSuite Office is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Works is Paid and Proprietary
  14. Ashampoo Office icon

    Ashampoo Office

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    Comprehensive suite with word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation apps supporting Microsoft Office files, collaborative document creation, and advanced data analysis, including pivot tables, over 350 calculations, customizable presentation templates, and multimedia integration.

    40 Ashampoo Office alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Hancom Office

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    Formerly ThinkFree Office. The office productivity suite for on-the-go featuring online collaboration and the best round-trip MS Office compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Hancom Office Cell 2020 running on Windows 10
     
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