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LibreOffice Writer vs Google Docs: catalog facts
LibreOffice Writer	Google Docs
Free Free and open source, developed by The Document Foundation and community contributors.	Freemium Free with a Google account; business use is offered through paid Google Workspace plans.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Android, iOS, Web
Free with no account or subscription Suited to long documents and books as well as short notes	Real-time collaboration on shared documents Works in any browser plus Android and iOS apps
Installed with the whole LibreOffice suite rather than on its own No built-in real-time co-editing like online word processors	Requires a Google account Documents are stored on Google's servers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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