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Apache OpenOffice

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...

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

Alerts

  • Discontinued

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • BSD
  • PortableApps.com
Discontinued

Last major release was in 2014

3.5
Good21 reviews
811likes
31comments
0news articles

Features

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

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Comment summary: Apache OpenOffice is appreciated for its functionality and status as a free alternative to Microsoft Office, offering features like integrated PDF export. However, many users express concern over compatibility issues, outdated development, and bugs. The project is often criticized for lacking updates and is commonly compared to LibreOffice, which is seen as a more active and reliable option. Overall, while some users still utilize Apache OpenOffice, the consensus leans towards recommending LibreOffice.
Top Positive Comment
Edzie
4

I liek it. Free and more useful than Microsoft Office IMO. Also, it's Open Source so it's better by default.

Top Negative Comment
tibi97427
8

If you're searching a Suite, I advise you to use LibreOffice instead. And people who still using OpenOffice : you should really consider using LibreOffice. There is a well know bug (https://bz.apache.org/ooo/show_bug.cgi?id=126869) on Apache OpenOffice since 2016, it still unresolved (and I wonder if it will be one day), and it can corrompt your files and make them useless.

Here is a video of what can happen because of that bug : https://twitter.com/i/status/1136527439604133890 Knowing that now, continue using it or download it at your own risk.

[Edited by tibi97427, August 25]

Peter S.
0

One of the smallest office programs. It consumes only 328Mb. For this reason alone I will install it on my system SSD rather than Libre Office or Only Office. I can format a sheet in it or make a table. I need very few functions and will keep it for the sake of my drive space economy.

urbanimp
2

Not a bad alternative to Microsoft office. Have been using this for about 3 years now

lionallabouteve
3

Does not have any real update since 2014. Use LibreOffice instead.

bchpls
4

Don't use this garbage! Apache OpenOffice is dead. There hasn't been any serious updates to the project in years. The pseudo-developers of this software should simply close the site and redirect people to LibreOffice icon LibreOffice or ONLYOFFICE icon ONLYOFFICE websites. Apache OpenOffice used to be good though, many years ago.

Guest
-3

Best light office for pc, and they fix all bugs in May 2022, version

Review by a new / low-activity user.
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What is Apache OpenOffice?

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 office software.

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Apache OpenOffice information

  • Developed by

    US flagApache Software Foundation
  • Licensing

    Open Source (Apache-2.0) and Free product.
  • Written in

  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.5 (21 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    57 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Ukrainian
    • Russian

AlternativeTo Category

Office & Productivity

GitHub repository

  •  1,135 Stars
  •  360 Forks
  •  14 Open Issues
  •   Updated  
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Our users have written 31 comments and reviews about Apache OpenOffice, and it has gotten 811 likes

Apache OpenOffice was added to AlternativeTo by Ola Johansson on and this page was last updated . Apache OpenOffice is sometimes referred to as OpenOffice, OpenOffice.org, Open Office, OOO, AOo