LibreOffice and OpenOffice are both free to download and use.

Let’s get the pricing info out of the way first. Platform availability and price screenshot Technically, the latest released version of LibreOffice is 7.0.3, but this version hasn’t been tested as long as version 6.4.7 has and is generally for early adopters. Note: The following comparisons are based on the latest versions of LibreOffice and OpenOffice: LibreOffice 6.4.7 and OpenOffice 4.1.8. We take a look at factors such as platform availability, ease of use, their respective features, and supported file formats. If you are, be sure to read our comparison guide below to see how they match up to each other. These two open-source productivity suites are both great choices if you’re looking to replace Microsoft’s software or even Google Docs.īut you might be having trouble choosing between the two. Searching for a free desktop alternative to Microsoft Office? Look no further than LibreOffice and OpenOffice.