About LibreOffice
LibreOffice is a private, free and open-source office suite that continues the OpenOffice lineage. It provides a full set of productivity apps including Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base and Math, with broad compatibility for OpenDocument and Microsoft Office formats. Developed by The Document Foundation, a European nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany, LibreOffice is available on Windows, macOS and Linux and is supported by a global volunteer community.
Key features
- Writer – word processor
- Calc – spreadsheet
- Impress – presentations
- Draw – diagrams
- Base – database
- Math – formula editor
- Native OpenDocument support with strong Microsoft Office compatibility
- Extensible through templates and extensions
- Cross-platform availability (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Free and open-source with ongoing development
Why choose LibreOffice?
- Free to use with no licensing costs or vendor lock-in
- Local data processing supports privacy and control over documents
- Broad compatibility with Microsoft Office formats and adherence to open standards (ODF)
- Active community contributions and regular releases
- Extensible via templates and extensions; customizable workflows
- Ecosystem partners offer professional support when needed
Pricing
LibreOffice is free to download and use under an open-source license (no subscription or license fees). Optional professional support and services are provided by ecosystem partners; donations are welcome to support ongoing development.