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FreeOfficeMicrosoft 365
Free

Free for personal and business use.

 Freemium

Free web versions are available. Desktop apps require a paid subscription.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • Free for personal and business use
  • Compatible with Word, Excel and PowerPoint files
  • The reference implementation of the formats everyone else has to match
  • Desktop, web and mobile apps with real-time co-authoring
  • Closed source
  • Mobile apps are part of the paid SoftMaker Office
  • Subscription pricing, with the desktop apps behind it
  • Closed source, and heavily tied to a Microsoft account
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License: Proprietary License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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