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

     3121 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.

    52 LibreOffice alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    LibreOffice Writer on Linux
     
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    Comments about LibreOffice as an Alternative to Microsoft Works
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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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    • 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

     856 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
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  4. Apache OpenOffice icon

    Apache OpenOffice

     816 likes

    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...

    58 Apache OpenOffice alternatives

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    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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    • Apache OpenOffice is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Works is Paid and Proprietary
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    WPS Office

     400 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.

    52 WPS Office alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    All in one
     
  8. Calligra Suite icon

    Calligra Suite

     100 likes

    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

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

    Apple iWork

     94 likes

    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.

    40 Apple iWork alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

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

    NeoOffice

     47 likes

    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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Corel WordPerfect icon

    Corel WordPerfect

     21 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  14. Ashampoo Office icon

    Ashampoo Office

     12 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  15. Hancom Office icon

    Hancom Office

     20 likes

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

    42 Hancom Office alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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