Even
though there are many types of productivity software available out there,
office suites are arguably the most commonly used. There usage might vary, but
they are used almost everywhere. And when it comes to office suites, Microsoft
Office is pretty much the gold standard.
Whether
we talk about MS Office as a whole, or take its constituent applications (e.g.
Word, PowerPoint and Excel), the sheer number of advanced features offered is
amazing. Not surprisingly, it costs quite a lot.
But
as good as MS Office is, there might be some users whose needs are basic and
who find its vast expanse of features a bit overkill. If that includes you,
check out these really good Microsoft Office alternatives that you can use.
1. Apache Open Office
Probably
the best thing about Apache Open Office is that it's free and open-source. It
comes with a standard set of applications including a word processor,
spreadsheet application and presentation software, along with a graphics editor
and DBMS manager. It's fully compatible with MS Office's file formats and
supports some extra ones (e.g. ODT) as well. What's more, its functionality can
be enhanced by numerous extensions. It's available for Windows, Mac OS and
Linux.
2. Libre Office
Interestingly,
Libre Office is a fork (means it builds upon the existing code base) of Apache
Open Office. But it still has some really great features. The UI is quite
different and the three basic applications (for handling documents,
spreadsheets and presentations) are included, in addition to some extras. Due
to optimized code, it's a bit faster than Open Office. It can be used on
Windows, Mac OS and Linux as well.
3. WPS Office
For
those looking at a lightweight yet functional MS Office alternative, WPS Office
is just perfect. It just includes the three essential programs (word processor,
spreadsheet application and presentation software) and is fully compatible with
Microsoft Office's file formats. WPS Office comes with a nice collection of
templates and fonts too. However, a downside is that saving a document in
Microsoft Office formats requires an upgrade to the paid version.
4. Softmaker Free Office
Softmaker
Free Office's interface might look a little dated, but it's still a very good
program for those whose productivity needs are not that intensive. It supports
all Microsoft Office formats and also has better XML compatibility. The free
version works just fine, but those wanting more features can upgrade to a paid
version. Oh, and Softmaker Free Office is also available on Android.
5. Neo Office
Another
fork of Apache Open Office, Neo Office is specifically available for the Mac
OS. In addition to having all the standard features, it adds some Mac OS
specific extras like text checking and drag and drop functions. But a major
downer with Neo Office is that it's not compatible with MS Office file formats.
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