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LibreOffice vs Google Workspace: catalog facts
LibreOffice	Google Workspace
Free Free software under the Mozilla Public License v2.0, funded by donations and by companies…	Freemium Listed as freemium, with paid plans for teams and businesses.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
One suite with six tools: Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base and Math Opens and saves Microsoft Office formats as well as OpenDocument	Documents, spreadsheets, slides, mail, storage and meetings in one account Real-time collaboration on shared files
Complex Word and Excel documents can shift layout, particularly with heavy formatting or macros The interface looks dated next to Microsoft 365 unless you switch to a tabbed layout	All files are stored on Google's servers Requires a Google account
Downloadable app	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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