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Apache OpenOffice vs Google Workspace: catalog facts
Apache OpenOffice	Google Workspace
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, maintained by the Apache Software…	Freemium Listed as freemium, with paid plans for teams and businesses.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Six familiar applications in one install Reads and writes the OpenDocument standard	Documents, spreadsheets, slides, mail, storage and meetings in one account Real-time collaboration on shared files
Cannot save in .docx or .xlsx, only open them Releases are years apart; the 4.1 line dates from 2014	All files are stored on Google's servers Requires a Google account
Downloadable app	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-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 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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