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Apache OpenOffice vs FreeOffice: catalog facts
Apache OpenOffice	FreeOffice
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, maintained by the Apache Software…	Free Free for personal and business use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Six familiar applications in one install Reads and writes the OpenDocument standard	Free for personal and business use Compatible with Word, Excel and PowerPoint files
Cannot save in .docx or .xlsx, only open them Releases are years apart; the 4.1 line dates from 2014	Closed source Mobile apps are part of the paid SoftMaker Office
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License: Proprietary
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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