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SoftMaker OfficeApache OpenOffice
Paid

Paid product with a 30-day free trial of SoftMaker Office NX Universal.

 Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • DOCX is the native format of the word processor
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
  • Six familiar applications in one install
  • Reads and writes the OpenDocument standard
  • Paid after the trial period
  • Closed source
  • Cannot save in .docx or .xlsx, only open them
  • Releases are years apart; the 4.1 line dates from 2014
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License: Proprietary License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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