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# LibreOffice

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> LibreOffice is an open source office suite with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings, formulas and database tools.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 2235 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses LibreOffice?

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

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 2235 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: The Document Foundation
- **Founded**: 2016

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**:  (Free version available)
- **Pricing Details**: LibreOffice is available for free.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Collaboration Tools
- Content Publishing Options
- Customizable Templates
- Document Capture
- Document Classification
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Electronic Signature
- File Conversion
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Presentation Tools
- Search/Filter
- Text Editing

## Integrations (8 total)

- Alinto
- CloudSuite
- Collabora Online
- Corteza
- EGroupware
- GitHub
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Univention Corporate Server

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

- [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30063/document-management/software)

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## Alternatives

1. [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/161425/drive) — 4.8/5 (28438 reviews)
2. [Google Docs](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/160756/google-docs) — 4.7/5 (28815 reviews)
3. [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/168389/google-workspace) — 4.7/5 (17492 reviews)
4. [OneDrive](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/161304/onedrive) — 4.5/5 (12636 reviews)
5. [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1167/sharepoint) — 4.4/5 (5415 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Faster and more compatible than the alternative." — 5.0/5

> **Tim** | *6 February 2025* | Security & Investigations | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: OS Compatibility. This software works on both Windows and Linux, meaning that all staff can use it without being forced onto a specific operating system.
> 
> **Cons**: On rare occasions there are formatting issues when moving between Writer and Microsoft word if the document has a complicated layout or lesser used features (like check boxes).
> 
> Overall LibreOffice has all the features you want from an office suite. There is a learning curve when moving from Microsoft office, but it's not a steep curve. LibreOffice also seems to run much faster than Microsoft Office.

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### "Great free alternative to MS Office" — 5.0/5

> **Subhobrata** | *9 May 2025* | Management Consulting | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It's free to use, and very closely resembles Microsoft Office 365 in features. MS Office costs a lot of money to buy for multiple users.
> 
> **Cons**: If you use Libre Office, you should convert the files to docx / pdf before sharing with someone, else receivers get confused as they are not familiar with the file extensions
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> Satisfied with Libre Office - it saves a ton of money and is easy to use. Sufficient if you are just using Word, Spreadsheets and Presentations.

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### "LibreOffice is a great free desktop office suite." — 5.0/5

> **George** | *21 February 2025* | Translation & Localization | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It is a good, free alternative to Microsoft Office and other relevant products.
> 
> **Cons**: I think that there could be room for more improvement and even better features.
> 
> Overall, I am very satisfied with LibreOffice.&#10;I use it to write and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

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### "Good enough for very basic use" — 3.0/5

> **Juan** | *2 January 2025* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It’s free and has a significant amount features, you’ll be able to do most of what you can do with other office suites.
> 
> **Cons**: Sometimes formatting by come become me troublesome and you can’t see files designed as they were in Microsoft office.
> 
> I’ve used it when I needed text processing or basic spreadsheets, but it won’t be enough to replace it in somewhat advanced use cades.

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### "Free office suite" — 4.0/5

> **Ramūnas** | *1 May 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It is free and powerfully enough for any home user or small business.
> 
> **Cons**: A bit different than excel but you get used to it very quickly
> 
> I am fully happy with LibreOffice. It helped me to save a lot of money.

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