LibreOffice
You might be paying for: Microsoft 365 ($85–$130/year)
A full office suite — word processor, spreadsheet, presentations — for no monthly fee.
What you get
- ✓Writer (Word equivalent)
- ✓Calc (Excel equivalent)
- ✓Impress (PowerPoint equivalent)
- ✓Draw
- ✓Opens and saves Microsoft formats
What's different from the paid version
The interface feels dated compared to Microsoft Office. Complex Excel macros and fancy PowerPoint animations sometimes break when converting between formats. For writing documents, basic spreadsheets, and simple presentations, it works perfectly.
Perfect for
Anyone doing normal document work who doesn't need real-time collaboration or advanced Excel features.