Microsoft Works AlternativesOffice Suites & Spreadsheet Apps 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
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    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 task...

    51 LibreOffice alternatives
    LibreOffice Writer on Linux

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    LibreOffice Calc on Linux
    Main menu (old version)
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    LibreOffice Writer on Windows 7

    Top LibreOffice Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Print to PDF
    5. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word
    6.  GNU/linux-libre
    7.  Multiple languages
    8.  Community-based
    9.  Built-in PDF converter
    10.  Export to PDF
    11. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Export to office formats
    12.  Multiplatform
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    Guest

    Because Microsoft Works was so simple I can easily teach the elderly how to use it. This is too complicated.

    Negative comment •Dec 18, 2017
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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
  2. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon
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    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.

    49 Microsoft 365 Copilot alternatives
    Microsoft 365 Copilot screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
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    Top Microsoft 365 Copilot Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    3.  Student discount
    4.  PDF annotation
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Full-Text Search
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Calendar Integration
    12.  Spell Checking
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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
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    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
    Apache OpenOffice screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Apache OpenOffice screenshot 1
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    Apache OpenOffice Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    2.  Built-in PDF converter
    3.  Portable
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Custom templates
    7.  Export to PDF
    Discontinued

    Last major release was in 2014

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    Guest

    I need a lightweight and free office suite only occasionally, This is perfect

    Positive comment •May 17, 2023
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    Guest

    Works was extremely simple to learn.

    Positive comment •Mar 31, 2020
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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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    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.

    52 WPS Office alternatives
    All in one

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    compatible with MS 365
    supports 13 languages
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    Top WPS Office Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    2.  Built-in PDF converter
    3.  Spell Checking
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5.  Sign PDF files
    6.  PDF compression
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Real time collaboration
    11.  Split PDF files
    12.  Combine PDF
    WPS Office iconMicrosoft Works Icon

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  7. SoftMaker FreeOffice icon
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    SoftMaker FreeOffice

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    SoftMaker Office for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android – the fast, powerful and compatible office suite.

    38 SoftMaker FreeOffice alternatives
    FreeOffice 2018 PlanMaker running on Windows 10

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    FreeOffice 2018 TextMaker running on Windows 10
    FreeOffice 2018 Presentations running on Windows 10
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Ribbon Interface
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Spell Checking
    7.  Portable
    8.  Export to EPUB
    9.  Integrated Email Client
    SoftMaker FreeOffice iconMicrosoft Works Icon

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  8. Calligra Suite icon
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    Calligra Suite

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

    42 Calligra Suite alternatives
    Calligra Suite screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • FreeBSD
    Calligra Suite screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  KDE
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Charts
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    Calligra Suite iconMicrosoft Works Icon

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  10. Apple iWork icon
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    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.

    41 Apple iWork alternatives
    Apple iWork screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Apple iWork Features

    1. iCloud icon  ICloud Integration
    2.  Slideshow mode
    3. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    Science fair poster in Apple Pages.
    Kids certificate in Apple Pages.
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  11. NeoOffice icon
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    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.

    69 NeoOffice alternatives
    NeoOffice screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    NeoOffice Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Fullscreen support
    3.  Voice dictation
    NeoOffice screenshot 1
    NeoOffice screenshot 2
    +1
    NeoOffice screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    The site has been updated to include a banner explaining that NeoOffice is no longer active and suggesting users install LibreOffice instead.

    NeoOffice iconMicrosoft Works Icon

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    SSuite Office

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

    42 SSuite Office alternatives
    SSuite Office screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    SSuite Office screenshot 1
    SSuite Office screenshot 2
    +9
    SSuite Office screenshot 3

    SSuite Office Features

    1.  Text editing
    2.  DRM Free
    3.  Progressive Web App
    4.  Thumbnail preview
    5.  Tables
    6.  LAN
    SSuite Office iconMicrosoft Works Icon

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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
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    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
    Corel WordPerfect screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Corel WordPerfect Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Text formatting
    3. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    4.  Built-in PDF converter
    Corel WordPerfect iconMicrosoft Works Icon

    Corel WordPerfect VS Microsoft Works

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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
  14. Ashampoo Office icon
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    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.

    39 Ashampoo Office alternatives
    Ashampoo Office screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Ashampoo Office Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    Ashampoo Office screenshot 1
    Ashampoo Office iconMicrosoft Works Icon

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  15. Hancom Office icon
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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.

    40 Hancom Office alternatives
    Hancom Office Cell 2020 running on Windows 10

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Hancom Office Features

    1.  Convert PDF to Word document
    Hancom Office Word 2020 running on Windows 10
    Hancom Office Show 2020 running on Windows 10
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    Universal menu/ribbon UI
    Hancom Office iconMicrosoft Works Icon

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