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LibreOffice BaseApache OpenOffice
Free

Free and open source as part of LibreOffice.

 Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, maintained by the Apache Software…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Free desktop database app
  • Works with the other LibreOffice applications
  • Six familiar applications in one install
  • Reads and writes the OpenDocument standard
  • Installed as part of the full LibreOffice suite rather than separately
  • Cannot save in .docx or .xlsx, only open them
  • Releases are years apart; the 4.1 line dates from 2014
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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