LibreOffice can easily fill the vacuum left by Windows and macOS. And one of the first thing it does is to support nearly all document formats. The best thing about LibreOffice is its Office-like interface. This open-source suite is free; it is primarily known for its word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Free Microsoft Word Alternatives – Mac. Choose an online or offline app according to your preference. Some of these apps have a free trial to check if it suits your needs or not. Apple Pages is one of the best free Microsoft Word alternatives for Mac and comes as pre-installed software.

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Microsoft Word, one of the most popular programs to create, view, edit, share, and manage Word documents, is available for your Mac device. With a simple and clean interface, the program lets you manage everything easily and quickly. Whether you’re a student, journalist, blogger, columnist, writer, or project manager, you'll find Microsoft Word will be an excellent choice. Ultra Office is the best free office & PDF software in 2019 - a perfect alternative to Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Adobe PDF. Not only can it support Microsoft Office file formats like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint but also OpenOffice document files. Writer - Free Word Processor for Mac. Before Google Docs, the leading free competitor to Word was LibreOffice’s Writer. It’s still around, it’s still free, and, well, that’s about it. Writer is a decent open-source word processor that, for the most part, has been replaced by other options.

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Recent Blog Posts

4 May 2021:
Announcing Apache OpenOffice 4.1.10
7 February 2021:
Announcing Apache OpenOffice 4.1.9
6 January 2021:
New release for Apple's macOS 11 (Big Sur) - Also with fixes for Linux and Windows
10 November 2020:
Announcing Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8
29 October 2020:
300 Million Downloads of Apache OpenOffice
15 October 2020:
The Apache Software Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of OpenOffice®
17 May 2020:
Apache OpenOffice needs your help
15 October 2020:
The Apache Software Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of OpenOffice®
22 October 2019:
1.6 million downloads of Apache OpenOffice 4.1.7
21 September 2019:
Announcing Apache OpenOffice 4.1.7
18 November 2018:
Announcing Apache OpenOffice 4.1.6
31 January 2018:
Over 3.2 million downloads of Apache OpenOffice 4.1.5
30 December 2017:
Announcing Apache OpenOffice 4.1.5
19 October 2017:
Announcing Apache OpenOffice 4.1.4
28 November 2016:
Over 200 million downloads of Apache OpenOffice
12 October 2016:
Announcing Apache OpenOffice 4.1.3
28 October 2015:
Announcing Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2
27 September 2015:
Coming soon... Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2
13 May 2015:
Authoring e-Books in Apache OpenOffice
13 April 2015:
Collaboration is in our DNA

Recent News

Apache OpenOffice 4.1.10 released

4 May 2021: The Apache OpenOffice project announces the official release of version 4.1.10. In the Release Notes you can read about all new bugfixes, improvements and languages. Don't miss to download the new release and find out yourself.

Apache OpenOffice 4.1.9 released

7 February 2021: The Apache OpenOffice project announces the official release of version 4.1.9. In the Release Notes you can read about all new bugfixes, improvements and languages. Don't miss to download the new release and find out yourself.

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Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 released

10 November 2020: The Apache OpenOffice project announces the official release of version 4.1.8. In the Release Notes you can read about all new bugfixes, improvements and languages. Don't miss to download the new release and find out yourself.

Apache OpenOffice 4.1.7 released

21 September 2019: The Apache OpenOffice project announces the official release of version 4.1.7. In the Release Notes you can read about all new bugfixes, improvements and languages. Don't miss to download the new release and find out yourself.

Apache OpenOffice 4.1.6 released

18 November 2018: The Apache OpenOffice project announces the official release of version 4.1.6. In the Release Notes you can read about all new bugfixes, improvements and languages. Don't miss to download the new release and find out yourself.

Apache OpenOffice 4.1.5 released

30 December 2017: The Apache OpenOffice project announces the official release of version 4.1.5. In the Release Notes you can read about all new bugfixes, improvements and languages. Don't miss to download the new release and find out yourself.

Apache OpenOffice 4.1.4 released

19 October 2017: The Apache OpenOffice project announces the official release of version 4.1.4. In the Release Notes you can read about all new bugfixes, improvements and languages. Don't miss to download the new release and find out yourself.

Apache OpenOffice 4.1.3 released

12 October 2016: The Apache OpenOffice project announces the official release of version 4.1.3. In the Release Notes you can read about all new bugfixes, improvements and languages. Don't miss to download the new release and find out yourself.

Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2 released

28 October 2015: The Apache OpenOffice project announces the official release of version 4.1.2. In the Release Notes you can read about all bugfixes, improvements and languages. Don't miss to download the new release and find out yourself.

Udine moves to OpenOffice, will save 360,000 Euro

16 September 2014: The City of Udine, in Italy, announced a process that will lead to the installation of OpenOffice on 900 municipal desktops, saving the city 360,000 Euro. ZDNet's Raffaele Mastrolonardo has the details.

Apache OpenOffice 4.1.1 released

21 August 2014: The Apache OpenOffice project announces the official release of version 4.1.1. In the Release Notes you can read about all new features, functions and languages. Don't miss to download the new release and find out yourself.

Apache OpenOffice 4.1.0 released

29 April 2014: The Apache OpenOffice project announces the official release of version 4.1.0. In the Release Notes you can read about all new features, functions and languages. Don't miss to download the new release and find out yourself.

100 Million downloads

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17 April 2014: The Apache OpenOffice project is proud to tell you that our software was downloaded over 100 million times. Join us in celebrating this big achievement!

Italian region adopts OpenOffice, saves 2 Million Euro

10 October 2013: The Italian administrative region of Emilia-Romagna announced plans to move to OpenOffice, saving 2 million euro.

Volunteers, not Amateurs

8 January 2013: Apache OpenOffice is developed 100% by volunteers. Apache does not pay for developers, for translators, for QA, for marketing, for UI, for support, etc. Of course, we're happy to accept donations to the Apache Software Foundation, to keep our servers runnings and for similar overhead expenses. But our products are developed entirely by volunteers.

Some users are initially worried by this statement:
How can software for free, developed by volunteers, be any good?
Read on for an answer...

I use a lot of software, and as a programmer myself, I totally understand the need for programmers to make a living from their work. But, I don't like the new trend toward subscription-based software. I prefer to purchase software and use it until it no longer works (due to operating system upgrades usually) or there is some new feature that I need or want. At that time, I will willingly pay for an upgrade. Some people obviously disagree with me. I like it when software companies offer both options - outright purchase and subscriptions.

When my copy of Microsoft Word 2007 continually crashed in Windows 10, I began looking for alternatives. I've listed eight programs below that I looked at, in my order of preference. LibreOffice Writer and SmartEdit Writer are programs I personally use on nearly a daily basis.

LibreOffice Writer

• Totally Free
• Full-featured word processor
• Fully compatible with Word formats - can read and write both .doc and .docx files
• Provides for collaboration using the Track Changes and Comments features
• You must download the entire suite of products, Writer is not available separately
• Works on: Windows, Mac, Linux

SmartEdit Writer

This isn't your typical word processing software. It's kind of a cross between a word processor and notes application. Aimed primarily at authors and creative writers, I use it for a variety of purposes myself and believe it has a wider range of users, including: bloggers, students taking class notes or researching and writing reports or other written assignments, teachers organizing material for courses, etc.

SoftMaker FreeOffice/TextMaker

• I had to register on their website in order to download the program. A software key was sent to the registration email address. An internet connection was required to unlock the software using that key.
• TextMaker is the word processing component of this suite. There are limitations on the free version as listed on their website, but it's suitable for basic needs. And the purchased version makes a nice replacement for Word.
• Has subscription-based or outright purchase options.
• Free version can open and save .docx files, but can only open .doc files
• TextMaker does not use document tabs in the free version, the documents open in separate windows. A tabbed interface is available in the paid versions - a handy feature if you work with multiple documents..
• Developed in Germany
• Works on: Windows, Linux, Mac (however no free version for the Mac)

Zoho Docs

• Zoho offers many applications, including Zoho Docs, an online word processor similar to Google Docs.
• The free version is very generous with its features.
• Some free features: up to 25 invited collaborators, desktop synchronization, 5GB storage space with 1GB file upload limit, and more...
• Zoho Docs is primarily an online service, however it is possible to work offline as well. Changes made while offline, sync automatically the next time you connect to the internet
• Works on: All OS - through web interface
  

OpenOffice

• Another free, open source application suite
• LibreOffice branched off from OpenOffice
• The interface of LO and OO are so similar, that if you know one, you shouldn't have any trouble using the other
• Currently, LibreOffice is more actively developed. As of this writing, the last OpenOffice update was 8 months ago, while LibreOffice had an update 2 weeks ago.
• Works on: Windows, Mac, Linux

Free Word Like Program For Mac Windows 10

OnlyOffice

• OnlyOffice primarily offers online software, however they do have a free desktop version. It has a nice, modern interface. I tried using it for a while. Once, for no apparent reason, the entire white editing window turned black, and the program froze on me. The file I was editing wasn't damaged, although unsaved changes were lost. I don't know if that was just a fluke or what.
• OnlyOffice also includes spreadsheet and presentations
• U.S. and Latvia offices
• Works on: Windows, Linux, Mac

Free Microsoft Word

WPS Office 2016 Free

Free Word Program For Mac

• Like LibreOffice, this is also a suite. The Word Processor, also called Writer, is one component. Others include Presentations and Spreadsheet.
• The free version displays small ads
• Two additional levels (which remove the ads and offer more features) are paid upgrades
• WPS has a nice, sleek interface and allows multiple documents to be opened in tabs rather than separate windows
• * WPS Office Software is based in California, however the product was initially developed in China. WPS is still a subsidiary of Kingsoft Corp with headquarters in China. In an age of concern about internet privacy, spying, etc. I wanted to include that info. Some users have complained of suspicious activity after installing the software. It's enough to make me not want to use it. It's a shame, because it does appear to be nice software.
• Works on: Windows, Linux, IOS, Android

Google Docs

• Google Docs is certainly a capable, widely-used option. I'm just not personally a Google fan, so I prefer to use the similar product, Zoho Docs.
• You must be online and have a Google account to use
• It works with Google Drive cloud storage
• You may invite others to view, comment, or collaborate on a document
• Integrates with Google Slides and Sheets
• Full integration with other Google products is only available through G Suite, a monthly subscription
• Works on: All OS - through web interface