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# Compare SmartDocs vs LibreOffice

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> Detailed comparison between SmartDocs and LibreOffice. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SmartDocs | LibreOffice |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 153 | 2235 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 695.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### SmartDocs

Used by Sales Teams of 10s, 100s, and 1000s to automatically create proposals, RFPs, SOWs, and more. Our customers see productivity increase 80% or more by integrating SmartDocs + MS Word.

### LibreOffice

Suite of document management solutions for businesses, charities and government organizations with a template repository, autocorrect dictionary, built-in wizards, and more.

## Key features

### SmartDocs

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Publishing Options
- Customizable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Document Capture
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Filtering
- Full Text Search
- RFP Creation
- Search/Filter
- Text Editing

### LibreOffice

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Archiving & Retention
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Publishing Options
- Customizable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Document Capture
- Document Editing
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- File Conversion
- Full Text Search
- Search/Filter
- Text Editing

## Links

- [View SmartDocs Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/143966/smartdocs-for-microsoft-word)
- [View LibreOffice Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/158981/libreoffice)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/143966/158981/smartdocs-for-microsoft-word/vs/libreoffice)

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