Apache OpenOffice AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Word Processors

The best Word Processor alternative to Apache OpenOffice is LibreOffice, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Apache OpenOffice and many of them are Word Processors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Word Processor alternatives to Apache OpenOffice are ONLYOFFICE, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Google Docs and CryptPad.

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Apache OpenOffice alternatives page was last updated Jun 12, 2025
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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.

    51 LibreOffice alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    LibreOffice Writer on Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    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

    LibreOffice VS Apache OpenOffice

     
    Comments about LibreOffice as an Alternative to Apache OpenOffice
    John Fastman
    Positive Jan 8, 2017
    8

    LibreOffice is a fork of OpenOffice and is considered to have been more extensively developed since then. Otherwise, the philosophy is the same: an open source office suite designed to wrest back control from proprietary privacy destroyers like Microsoft.

    Kelson V
    Positive Feb 5, 2024
    0

    LibreOffice is (literally) what OpenOffice would be if it was still actively developed.

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    • Almost everyone thinks LibreOffice is a great Apache OpenOffice alternative.

    • LibreOffice is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Apache OpenOffice.

    • LibreOffice is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Apache OpenOffice.

    • LibreOffice is Free and Open SourceApache OpenOffice is also Free and Open Source
  2. ONLYOFFICE icon

    ONLYOFFICE

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    Open-source office suite offering document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing with co-editing modes, plugin support, integration across 30+ services, robust security, and mobile access. Available in Community, Enterprise, and Home Server editions for versatile deployment.

    71 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
    ONLYOFFICE screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    6.  Team Collaboration
    7.  Export to PDF
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  Cloud based

    ONLYOFFICE VS Apache OpenOffice

     

    • Almost everyone thinks ONLYOFFICE is a great Apache OpenOffice alternative.

    • ONLYOFFICE is the most popular Web-based, iPhone, iPad, SaaS, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Apache OpenOffice.

    • ONLYOFFICE is Free Personal and Open SourceApache OpenOffice is Free and Open Source
  4. 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.

    49 Microsoft 365 Copilot alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    Microsoft 365 Copilot screenshot 1

    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

    Microsoft 365 Copilot VS Apache OpenOffice

     
    Comments about Microsoft 365 Copilot as an Alternative to Apache OpenOffice
    Guest
    Positive Feb 23, 2016
    0

    more widely used, but expensive

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    Microsoft 365 Copilot icon

    • Most users think Microsoft 365 Copilot is a great Apache OpenOffice alternative.

    • Microsoft 365 Copilot is Freemium and ProprietaryApache OpenOffice is Free and Open Source
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    Open-source office suite offering document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing with co-editing modes, plugin support, integration across 30+ services, robust security, and mobile access. Available in Community, Enterprise, and...

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  6. Google Docs icon

    Google Docs

     949 likes
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    Powerful online word processor with real-time collaboration, document conversion from Word, extensive formatting options, revision history, and multilingual capabilities, all integrated within the Google Drive ecosystem, accessible through any internet-connected device.

    102 Google Docs alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Google Docs screenshot 1

    Top Google Docs Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Cloud based
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Online Sharing
    6.  High Availability
    7. Office Online icon  Office Online integration
    8.  File Versioning
    9.  Works Offline
    10. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Dark Mode

    Google Docs VS Apache OpenOffice

     
  7. CryptPad icon

    CryptPad

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    CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.

    71 CryptPad alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Instance homepage

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Collaborative writing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Document Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Kanban Board
    9.  Encrypted Notes
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Works Offline

    CryptPad VS Apache OpenOffice

     
  8. WPS Office icon

    WPS Office

     396 likes
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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    All in one

    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 VS Apache OpenOffice

     
  10. Collabora Office icon

    Collabora Office

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    The enterprise-ready edition of LibreOffice provides you the powerful on-premise office suites, that enable you to access documents, author new content and work collaboratively. For Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and Chrome OS.

    35 Collabora Office alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    Collabora Office screenshot 1

    Top Collabora Office Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Convert Word documents to PDF
    4.  Convert Excel to PDF document
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  GPU Acceleration
    9.  Support for Multiple threads
    10.  Online Editing
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  Built-in PDF converter

    Collabora Office VS Apache OpenOffice

     
  11. Docs in Proton Drive icon

    Docs in Proton Drive

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    Docs in Proton Drive are end-to-end encrypted so your work stays safe from data breaches, online surveillance, and can never be fed into AI models.

    55 Docs in Proton Drive alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Docs in Proton Drive screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Online collaboration
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Spell Checking
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  WYSIWYG Support

    Docs in Proton Drive VS Apache OpenOffice

     
  12. Zoho icon

    Zoho

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    An all-in-one online office suite designed for businesses, featuring ad-free and privacy-first tools such as word processor, spreadsheet, presentation application, CRM, email/webmail, and hosted wiki. Enables easy real-time collaboration and integration across various platforms.

    47 Zoho alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    Zoho screenshot 1

    Zoho Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Calendar Integration
    3.  Passkey Support
    4.  Open API
    5.  Custom login portal
    6.  Encrypted Email
    7.  Workflow
    8.  Wiki
    9.  On Demand
    10.  Leadfeeder integration

    Zoho VS Apache OpenOffice

     
  13. SoftMaker FreeOffice icon

    SoftMaker FreeOffice

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

    38 SoftMaker FreeOffice alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    FreeOffice 2018 PlanMaker running on Windows 10

    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 VS Apache OpenOffice

     
  14. Calligra Suite icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • FreeBSD
    Calligra Suite screenshot 1

    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 VS Apache OpenOffice

     
  15. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Apple iWork screenshot 1

    Apple iWork Features

    1. iCloud icon  ICloud Integration
    2.  Slideshow mode
    3. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office

    Apple iWork VS Apache OpenOffice

     
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