The best alternatives to Apache OpenOffice

4 European alternatives · Apache OpenOffice itself is a European company · updated 14 October 2026 · How we select

Apache OpenOffice still opens your .odt files, but its last major update was in 2014. Teams needing real-time collaboration or cloud sync hit a wall. European alternatives like Collabora Online and ONLYOFFICE add browser-based editing, Microsoft Office compatibility, and EU hosting where available.

In short

Apache OpenOffice covers word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and drawings. European alternatives: Collabora Online, Infomaniak kSuite, ONLYOFFICE and LibreOffice. By area: Collabora Online, Infomaniak kSuite and ONLYOFFICE for word processing; Collabora Online, Infomaniak kSuite and ONLYOFFICE for spreadsheets; Collabora Online, Infomaniak kSuite and ONLYOFFICE for presentations; Collabora Online and LibreOffice for drawings.

Alternatives to Apache OpenOffice

Collabora Online🇬🇧 GB

Open-source, browser-based office suite with EU hosting and Nextcloud integration

Full replacement for Apache OpenOffice with all core tools in the browser.

Covers all of Apache OpenOfficeFrom €3/user/mo★ 4.7 (102 reviews)

EU hostingGDPROpen SourceFree planISO 27001

Collabora Online vs Apache OpenOffice →

Infomaniak kSuite🇨🇭 CH

Collaborative office suite with OnlyOffice, chat, calls and email

Replaces Apache OpenOffice for text, spreadsheets and slides; no drawing tool.

Word processingSpreadsheetsPresentationsFrom CHF 7.33/user/mo★ 4.5 (3 reviews)

Swiss hostedGDPRFree planISO 27001

Infomaniak kSuite vs Apache OpenOffice →

ONLYOFFICE🇱🇻 LV

Open-source office suite with EU hosting and full Microsoft Office compatibility

Replaces Apache OpenOffice for text, spreadsheets and slides; no drawing tool.

Word processingSpreadsheetsPresentations★ 4.4 (600 reviews)

EU hostingGDPROpen Source

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What users praise and criticise

Highly intuitive interface closely resembling Microsoft Office, reducing onboarding time for new users
Superior Microsoft Office compatibility, preserving document formatting better than alternatives like OpenOffice
Strong integration with Nextcloud and other third-party platforms for seamless workflows

Performance issues reported, including slowness, software hanging, and limited capacity for handling multiple files simultaneously
Mobile app experience criticized, particularly limited iOS availability and restricted iCloud file access
User interface described as cumbersome for document discovery and collaboration by some users

LibreOffice🇩🇪 DE

Free, open-source office suite with full document control and no vendor lock-in.

Full replacement for Apache OpenOffice with all core tools and a database module.

Covers all of Apache OpenOffice★ 4.3 (2855 reviews)

GDPROpen Source

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What users praise and criticise

Completely free and open-source, eliminating software costs for budget-conscious users, non-profits, and educational institutions
Full compatibility with Microsoft Office formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx), enabling seamless collaboration with users of proprietary software
Comprehensive suite including Writer (word processing), Calc (spreadsheets with advanced formulas), Impress (presentations), and additional productivity tools in one package

Compatibility issues with complex Microsoft Office documents, particularly those with advanced formatting, macros, or embedded objects
User interface described as dated or less polished compared to commercial alternatives like Microsoft Office
Limited mobile and online collaboration capabilities, with no native mobile app and reliance on third-party solutions

All Apache OpenOffice alternatives at a glance

Which part of Apache OpenOffice each alternative covers.

Provider	Word processing	Spreadsheets	Presentations	Drawings	From	Rating
Apache OpenOffice 🇩🇪 (the tool you are replacing)	✓	✓	✓	✓	–	–
Collabora Online 🇬🇧	✓	✓	✓	✓	€3	★ 4.7 (102)
Infomaniak kSuite 🇨🇭	✓	✓	✓		CHF 7.33	★ 4.5 (3)
ONLYOFFICE 🇱🇻	✓	✓	✓		On request	★ 4.4 (600)
LibreOffice 🇩🇪	✓	✓	✓	✓	On request	★ 4.3 (2855)

Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.

Apache OpenOffice: the facts

What to know about the tool you are replacing, with sources.

Headquarters: 🇩🇪 DE · since 2000

What users value in Apache OpenOffice

Fully free with no hidden costs
Supports a wide range of file formats
Highly customizable interface

What they criticise

Lacks cloud-based collaboration features
User interface feels outdated
Slower performance with large files

Sources: openoffice.org · researched 5 October 2026

Moving away from Apache OpenOffice

Apache OpenOffice exports your data as ODT, DOCX, PDF, XLSX, PPTX, CSV and HTML.

Frequently asked questions

Which European office suites fully replace Apache OpenOffice?

Infomaniak kSuite, Collabora Online, ONLYOFFICE and LibreOffice cover word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. Collabora Online and ONLYOFFICE also support drawings.

Can I keep using my .odt, .ods and .odp files after switching?

Apache OpenOffice stores files in OpenDocument Format. Check the import options of the tool you shortlist, as support for ODF varies by product.

How do I migrate my files from Apache OpenOffice to a new tool?

Check the import options of the tool you shortlist. Apache OpenOffice itself exports to common formats like PDF, DOCX and XLSX.

Are European alternatives to Apache OpenOffice more expensive?

Infomaniak kSuite offers a free forever plan. Collabora Online, ONLYOFFICE and LibreOffice are open source and free to use.

Which European alternative is best for GDPR-compliant collaboration?

Collabora Online and ONLYOFFICE offer EU hosting and support real-time collaboration. Infomaniak kSuite is ISO-certified and hosted in Switzerland.

Do any European alternatives offer self-hosting?

Collabora Online and ONLYOFFICE provide self-hosted or on-premise options.

Do European alternatives to Apache OpenOffice support real-time collaboration?

Collabora Online and ONLYOFFICE support real-time collaboration.

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