For decades, Microsoft Office has been the ultimate productivity suite. But there are quite a few folks who either don’t want or can’t afford a subscription to Microsoft 365. Fortunately, there are a number of free alternatives to Microsoft Office that can fill all of your document, spreadsheet, and presentation needs. These many free tools come with great features without the need to pay for these features, whether it be as a student, professional, or casual. We list the best free Microsoft Office alternatives in 2025.

Google Workspace (formerly G Suite)

Google Workspace is one of the best alternatives to Microsoft Office. That includes Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides—free, cloud-based versions of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Key Features:

• Cloud-Based: All of your files are saved in Google Drive, allowing you to access them from any device with internet.
• Collaboration: Some tools allow for real-time collaboration, letting multiple people edit a document at the same time, ideal for group projects or remote teams.
• Compatibility: Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides are compatible with Microsoft Office file formats such as those ending in. .docx,. .xlsx, and .pptx.
• Free: Google Workspace has a free version with generous amounts of storage (15GB) on Google Drive.

Google Workspace is a great option for people who need to work together with others regularly and want a cloud-based solution. One of its major benefits is the ability to access files from anywhere.

LibreOffice

Among the best free Microsoft Office alternative apps is LibreOffice. LibreOffice Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, and more come as a free alternative for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office apps.

Key Features:

• Totally Free: LibreOffice is open-source software, so it’s completely free.
• Full Office Suite: It has all the usual office tools—word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, and even a database.
• File Interoperability: The ability to open Microsoft Office file formats and save documents out to them makes LibreOffice perfect for the user who needs to process. docx,. xlsx, and. pptx files.
• Cross-Platform: Completely functional in Windows, macOS, and Linux.

If you want something more desktop-based (as opposed to cloud-based), and you want a full office suite that does not cost a dime, then LibreOffice is a great choice. It’s also highly customisable and regularly updated by its active open-source community.

WPS Office

Another free alternative would be WPS Office, which offers all the tools you need for personal and professional use at a reasonable price. It is made up of Writer, Spreadsheets, and Presentation, which are analogous to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, respectively.

Key Features:

• Easy To Use: The interface is almost identical to Microsoft Office, so users will feel familiar from the start.
• Cloud Integration: 1 GB of cloud storage is included in WPS Office to save and access your files wherever you are.
• Mobile app: There are mobile versions for Android and iOS, so your documents are on the go.
• File Types: WPS Office opens and saves Microsoft Office formats (.docx, .xlsx, and .pptx).

WPS Office packs robust features into a highly usable interface. The free version is supported by ads, which can be removed if users upgrade to the paid version. The free version is more than good enough for casual users.

OnlyOffice

OnlyOffice is a powerful online office suite that offers a full range of text processing and document collaboration features. It’s a great option for those who need both individual and team productivity tools.

Key Features:

• Collaboration Tools: OnlyOffice has real-time editing and collaboration features.
• Cloud Storage: You enjoy 2GB of free cloud storage to safely store and share documents.
• Compatibility: OnlyOffice supports opening and editing Microsoft Office files. The service also can work with Google Docs file formats.
• Platform: Windows, macOS, Linux & mobile.

This is an ideal solution for users who need a cloud-based solution with the best team collaboration features. The free version provides numerous instruments for individual as well as collaborative efforts, making it a favourite among teams and businesses alike.

Zoho Office Suite

Zoho Office Suite is another completely free cloud-based productivity suite consisting of both Zoho Writer, Zoho Sheet, and Zoho Show. These are web-based substitutes for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that are easy to use.

Key Features:

• Cloud-Based: Use Zoho’s tools from your smartphone or at the office as long as you have internet access.
• Collaboration: Well, one of the primary services you get with Zoho Office Suite is collaboration.
• File Compatibility: Print your work onto Microsoft Office format files and export to. .docx,. .xlsx, and .pptx.
• Cloud Integration: Zoho provides 5GB of free cloud storage to store your document.

The Zoho Office Suite is a good option for those working online. It’s great for businesses and teams, with its real-time collaboration features and robust integration with other Zoho applications.

FreeOffice

SoftMaker.FreeOffice is a free office suite, which consists of FreeOffice TextMaker word processor, PlanMaker spreadsheet, and Presentations presentation software. These programs can do many of the things you’d do in Microsoft Office, and they work well on Windows and macOS.

Key Features:

• Feature-Rich: With formatting options, templates, and so much more available in FreeOffice, it rivals Microsoft Office.
• Microsoft Office Compatibility: FreeOffice can read and write Microsoft Office file formats: .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx.
• Lightweight: For users on lower-spec systems, FreeOffice is described as lightweight and efficient.
• Cross Platform: Use on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

FreeOffice FreeOffice is another great option if you want a desktop-based alternative that still runs well on older hardware. It is lightweight, speedy, and compatible with Microsoft Office formats.

Apple iWork (for Mac Users)

If you’re a Mac user, you need look no further than Apple’s iWork suite: A solid free alternative to Microsoft Office. It consists of Pages (word processor), Numbers (spreadsheet), and Keynote (presentation software).

Key Features:

• Wieldy Macro Macro: iWork is easy to use and fits into macOS seamlessly.
• iCloud Integration: iCloud lets you store and access your documents from any Apple device.
• Compatibility: You can open Microsoft Office files in iWork, and you can save your work in. .docx,. .xlsx, and. .pptx formats.
• Free: iWork is bundled free with most Macs and can be downloaded free from the Mac App Store.

If you are a Mac user in need of a lightweight, completely free alternative to Microsoft Office, Apple’s iWork suite is an excellent option. It is also very much humanised and suitable for Apple ecosystem users, as it gets integrated with the cloud.

Calligra Office

Calligra Office is an open-source office suite focused mostly on Linux users but can be used with other platforms too. It features word processing (Calligra Words), spreadsheets (Calligra Sheets), and presentations (Calligra Stage).

Key Features:

• Open Source: Calligra Office is free and open-source software, so it’s constantly updated by a community of developers.
• Lightweight: The suite is lightweight, which runs well in Linux and low-spec systems.
• File Compatibility: Calligra supports ODF and can open Microsoft Office files.
• Cross-Platform: For Linux, Windows, and macOS

If you’re a Linux user or just looking for a simple office suite that doesn’t weigh you down, Calligra Office is a great pick. It won’t blow your socks off with features like Microsoft Office, but it can easily handle basic productivity tasks.

Conclusion

As an aside, there are a number of free Microsoft Office alternatives out there—here are some of the best ones you can download in 2025. From cloud-based solutions like Google Workspace to desktop suites like LibreOffice, a free solution to fit your needs is out there. Google Workspace is great for collaborating, LibreOffice is an entire office suite, while WPS Office has a Microsoft Office-esque interface. OnlyOffice and Zoho Office Suite offer good free accounts if you want cloud storage.

Keep in mind that although these alternatives don’t cost money, they may lack some features offered in the Microsoft Office suite. That said, they are still plenty for most users and can deal with writing and spreadsheets and presentations and things like that. There are so many options that you definitely don’t need to pay for Microsoft Office—the free tools are more than perfect!