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Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Apache OpenOffice | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Productivity Software](/directory/4366/productivity/software) > [Apache OpenOffice](/software/189619/apache-openoffice) # Apache OpenOffice Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/189619/apache-openoffice Page: 1 / 21\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/189619/apache-openoffice?page=2) > Apache OpenOffice is an open-source suite of solutions designed to help government organizations, non-profits, educational facilities and businesses across multiple industries improve productivity using various tools to create spreadsheets, graphics, presentations, 3D illustrations, mathematical equations and more. Professionals can create document templates and use the AutoCorrect dictionary to detect typing mistakes in real-time. The platform supports multiple languages and lets organizations generate tables with content, indexing terms, illustrations, bibliographical references and other details. Apache OpenOffice allows managers to format cells by adding templates, backgrounds, text or borders and share spreadsheets with team members to facilitate collaboration. Additionally, organizations can use wizards to create queries, forms and reports with table definitions to track customers, assets, sales orders and more. Apache OpenOffice's 3D rendering capabilities enable professionals to create photorealistic images. The product is available for free and support is extended via documentation, forums and FAQs. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 502 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 502 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | 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**: Apache Software Foundation - **Founded**: 2011 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Apache OpenOffice is open-source and 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**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Available Countries**: Germany ## Features - API - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Database Creation - Design Management - Document Management - File Management - Graphical Workflow Editor - Multi-Language - Office Suite - Organisational Charting - Presentation Tools - Productivity Tools - Reporting & Statistics - Templates - Third-Party Integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4366/productivity/software) ## Related Categories - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4366/productivity/software) - [Diagram Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4275/diagram/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Always works with any document from any office software. You will always be able to open a document from your colleague. ----- ### "OpenOffice a Great License Free Choice" — 4.0/5 > **Christopher** | *10 January 2025* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: License Free and quite flexible and supports multi OS > > **Cons**: Doesn't support later versions of Microsoft > > Good. Its been stable and supports multi platforms ----- ### "Great Word Alternative" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *26 July 2019* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love OpenOffice. What I like the most is that it's a free version of Microsoft Word, and at least to my knowledge, has all the same features. > > **Cons**: The only think I dislike is the same thing I dislike about all text editors, they're clunky when doing anything other than typing. Thankfully that's all I use them for so it's not a problem. ----- ### "Goof free alternative to MS Office" — 4.0/5 > **Juan** | *1 February 2025* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The fact that is free and robust. It feels more study than LibreOffice. > > **Cons**: it still, after so many years, struggles with some formatting when working with MS Office documents. > > I've used it when i used linux, and have tried in Mac when looking for the best alternative to MS Office. It is better than Apples native document apps. ----- ### "Open Office: an open source oasis in a desert of corporate cash grab products" — 5.0/5 > **Benjamin** | *13 February 2024* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The vast array of capabilities while being free\! I've used OpenOffice for years for multiple jobs for multiple companies. Open Office is extremely easy to use, and as I get older, easier to use because MicroSoft Word keeps changing and OpenOffice's UI remains as a "classic interface." Its easy to have multiple computers in the office use OO because of no licensing, and to be able to open and save in legacy formats to extremely useful. I worked at an office that used Apple Numbers and it was dreadful, so I convinced everyone to us OO, and everyone agreed it was the better move, and all of our files were compatible which made the switch much easier. > > **Cons**: Nothing. And I mean that, there are no downsides to OpenOffice. Maybe only that not enough people are aware of it, but without it being a profit motivated program, that makes sense. ----- Page: 1 / 21\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/189619/apache-openoffice?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/189619/apache-openoffice) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data