The best alternatives to OpenOffice

4 European alternatives · updated 15 October 2026 · How we select

OpenOffice keeps your files local, but users often hit walls with Microsoft format fidelity and the lack of real-time collaboration. If you need cloud-based co-editing or tighter Office interoperability, the European suites below add those without forcing you into US hosting. Collabora Online and ONLYOFFICE both run in the browser with EU-based servers.

In short

OpenOffice covers text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, vector graphics and databases. European alternatives: Collabora Online, Infomaniak kSuite, ONLYOFFICE and LibreOffice. By area: Collabora Online, Infomaniak kSuite and ONLYOFFICE for text documents; Collabora Online, Infomaniak kSuite and ONLYOFFICE for spreadsheets; Collabora Online, Infomaniak kSuite and ONLYOFFICE for presentations; Collabora Online and LibreOffice for vector graphics; LibreOffice for databases.

European alternatives to OpenOffice

Collabora Online🇬🇧 GB

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

Replaces OpenOffice for text, spreadsheets, presentations and vector graphics with a browser-based suite.

Text documentsSpreadsheetsPresentationsVector graphicsFrom €3/user/mo★ 4.7 (102 reviews)

EU hostingGDPROpen SourceFree planISO 27001

Infomaniak kSuite🇨🇭 CH

Collaborative office suite with OnlyOffice, chat, calls and email

Replaces OpenOffice for text, spreadsheets and presentations with added chat, calls and email.

Text documentsSpreadsheetsPresentationsFrom CHF 7.33/user/mo★ 4.5 (3 reviews)

Swiss hostedGDPRFree planISO 27001

ONLYOFFICE🇱🇻 LV

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

Replaces OpenOffice for text, spreadsheets and presentations with full Microsoft Office compatibility.

Text documentsSpreadsheetsPresentations★ 4.4 (600 reviews)

EU hostingGDPROpen Source

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.

Replaces OpenOffice for all core jobs including databases with a free, open-source suite.

Covers all of OpenOffice★ 4.3 (2855 reviews)

GDPROpen Source

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 OpenOffice alternatives at a glance

Which part of OpenOffice each alternative covers.

Provider	Text documents	Spreadsheets	Presentations	Vector graphics	Databases	From	Rating
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.

Frequently asked questions

Which European office suite fully replaces OpenOffice?

Collabora Online and LibreOffice cover all OpenOffice tasks: text documents, spreadsheets, presentations and vector graphics. ONLYOFFICE supports text, spreadsheets and presentations. Infomaniak kSuite also handles these core tasks.

Which one is best for presentations?

Collabora Online, ONLYOFFICE and LibreOffice all support presentation creation and editing. Infomaniak kSuite also includes presentation tools as part of its collaborative suite.

Can I migrate my OpenOffice files to a European alternative?

Check the import options of the tool you shortlist. Collabora Online, ONLYOFFICE, LibreOffice and Infomaniak kSuite all support common office file formats.

Which European alternatives to OpenOffice offer a free plan?

Collabora Online and Infomaniak kSuite offer free plans. LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE are open source and free to use.

Do any European OpenOffice alternatives guarantee EU data hosting?

Collabora Online and ONLYOFFICE offer EU hosting. LibreOffice and Infomaniak kSuite do not establish EU hosting in their facts.

Which European office suite works offline?

LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE can be self-hosted or installed locally, enabling offline use. Collabora Online and Infomaniak kSuite are browser-based suites.

Which European alternative supports databases?

LibreOffice includes database functionality. Collabora Online, ONLYOFFICE and Infomaniak kSuite do not cover databases.

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