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Microsoft Office — Linux alternatives
Microsoft Office is Microsoft's suite of productivity applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what Microsoft Office does for you? Below are 3 Linux alternatives in the Office category, ranked by community votes so you can quickly compare which one fits your workflow best.
3 Linux alternatives to Microsoft Office
KOffice was a free office suite for KDE, the predecessor to today's Calligra Suite.
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OpenOffice. org (now Apache OpenOffice) is a free office suite that LibreOffice was originally forked from
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LibreOffice is a free, open-source office suite including Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw and Base, forked from OpenOffice.
DownloadFrequently asked questions
What is the best Linux alternative to Microsoft Office?
Based on community votes, KOffice is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to Microsoft Office on Linux Alternative.com.
Does Microsoft Office run natively on Linux?
Microsoft Office does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 3 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.
Are the Linux alternatives to Microsoft Office free?
Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check each program's own download page for exact licensing terms.