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LibreOffice vs Microsoft Office: catalog facts
LibreOffice	Microsoft Office
Free Free software under the Mozilla Public License v2.0, funded by donations and by companies…	Paid Microsoft offers Microsoft 365 plans.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
One suite with six tools: Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base and Math Opens and saves Microsoft Office formats as well as OpenDocument	Includes word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email, and notes Supports real-time collaboration
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	The listing page describes a Microsoft 365 subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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