--- description: Review of Apache OpenOffice Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Apache OpenOffice | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Productivity Software](/directory/4366/productivity/software) > [Apache OpenOffice](/software/189619/apache-openoffice) # Apache OpenOffice Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/189619/apache-openoffice Page: 1 / 21\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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 499 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 499 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.co.nz/directory/4366/productivity/software) ## Related Categories - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4366/productivity/software) - [Diagram Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4275/diagram/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Microsoft 365](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397757/office-365) — 4.6/5 (14038 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Using Open Office to meet the administrative needs of the company." — 5.0/5 > **Jose** | *13 November 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Open Office has proven to be a great alternative, in open source systems, which avoids generating higher licensing expenses, since it guarantees an unrestricted implementation that satisfies multiple functionalities, in addition to the fact that it is constantly being updated by members of the community, which that guarantees support for bugs or updates in operating systems, and because it is multiplatform it has been adopted by many people worldwide. > > **Cons**: The functionalities that open office has are excellent, and it is important to spend time specializing in this open-source platform that can be used in various operating systems. In addition to that, it has been extensively tested by the community, and the reported bugs are corrected in the following versions that are released on the market. > > I've been using Open Office for a long time, and it covers most needs in an office environment, as well as being easy to export to other universal formats used by most businesses. In this sense, there is a high degree of compatibility and usability. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Excellent MS Office Alternative - Minus Some Bells and Whistles" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *17 February 2021* | Building Materials | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: OpenOffice is excellent for a free and open-source office application suite. It offers all the essential core functionality of MS Office for the low low price of absolutely free\! When I was a student and began my career I was using OpenOffice exclusively. If offers excellent capabilities right out of the box and is available even on Linux (my preferred operating system). > > **Cons**: The lack of an online collaboration feature really is the only reason I had to switch away from this with my company. It's a much-needed feature, especially at this time, with everyone working remotely. > > OpenOffice is hands down my favorite office application suite. Yes, it isn't the prettiest or the most feature-rich, but it offers everything probably 95% of today's workforce would need, minus real-time editing collaboration. ----- Page: 1 / 21\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/189619/apache-openoffice?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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