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LibreOffice

🇩🇪 DE

4.3/5· 2,855 reviews across 6 portals

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

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LibreOffice is a free, open-source office suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and databases. It runs locally on Windows, macOS and Linux, keeping all document data on the user’s device. The software supports OpenDocument Format (ODF) and Microsoft Office compatibility, with no telemetry or data collection by default. Ideal for privacy-conscious users and organisations that need full control over their documents.

Replaces

LibreOffice is sought as a European alternative to:

Features

Document Creation & Editing

  • Writer: Advanced word processing with mail merge, track changes, comments, and document comparison
  • Calc: Spreadsheet tool with over 500 functions for financial, statistical, and mathematical operations
  • Impress: Presentation software with PowerPoint compatibility and multimedia support
  • Draw: Vector graphics editor for diagrams, flowcharts, and 3D artwork
  • Math: Formula editor for visual and plain-text formula creation
  • Base: Database management with tables, forms, queries, and reports

File Compatibility & Conversion

  • Native OpenDocument Format (ODF) support
  • Full compatibility with Microsoft Office formats (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX)
  • PDF editing and export capabilities
  • CSV import and export
  • ODBC connectors for database integration

Collaboration & Sharing

  • Track changes, comments, and document comparison
  • Email attachment functionality (via File > Send > As Email)
  • Cloud storage integration with Google Drive, Nextcloud, and SharePoint
  • Third-party email client integration (Thunderbird, Outlook)

Security & Accessibility

  • Password protection and digital signatures
  • Built-in support for screen readers and assistive technologies
  • Open-source code available for review and modification

Integration & Extensibility

  • ODBC connectors for MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MS Access, and Adabas D
  • API for third-party software integration
  • Extension marketplace for additional functionality

Pricing

LibreOffice is free and open-source software with no licensing fees or subscription costs. Third-party app stores may list paid versions, but these are not official LibreOffice pricing.

EU Trust Profile

What we verified against public sources, last checked 2026-08-08. Every point links to its evidence.

  • Local-language support

    Professional support is available in German.

    Evidence

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Reviews

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What users value

  • 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
  • Highly stable on Linux platforms with a clean, functional interface
  • Extensive customization options through over 600 extensions and templates
  • No vendor lock-in due to open-source licensing and support for multiple document formats
  • Regular updates and active community support

Where users see room to improve

  • · 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

Ratings across portals

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Integrations

MySQL/MariaDBPostgreSQLMS AccessAdabas DGoogle DriveNextcloudSharePointOneDrive (via Drittanbieter-Tools)Microsoft OfficeOpenOfficeZoteroThunderbirdOutlookAlfrescoSprint BoardsTwakeTime SpreaderScribens+8

Feature, pricing and integration details are based on web research (as of 2026-08-02), without guarantee, errors are possible. The vendor's website prevails.