subject: Excellent Open Source and Free alternatives to Microsoft Office [print this page] Excellent Open Source and Free alternatives to Microsoft Office
Microsoft office has become the most preferred and advanced office suite. From open-source software to Web-based applications, there are so many free alternatives to Microsoft Office it's a wonder anyone pays hundreds of dollars for a word processor, spreadsheet, or presentation program anymore. Alternative does not mean it only work like Microsoft Office these free office packages are as much powerful as MS Office.
Google Docs (Web Based): Google Docs is the most famous online office suite. The Web Based Google Docs is an easy to use set of applications that users can create word processing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. The real strength of Google Docs is not as much in its feature set but its collaboration abilities
Open Office: Open Office is open source software, you can use it for any purpose like education, business etc. Open Office contains word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics, databases and more applications. It is great solution for those who are looking for a free open source alternative to the Microsoft family.
StarOffice: StarOffice 8 is a full-featured suite that contains a word processor, a spreadsheet tool, applications for presentations, databases, math formulas and drawing. The software normally costs $70, but it's available for free in Google Pack.
ThinkFree (Web Based): ThinkFree Office is another application suite comprised of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics software-all usable online and off. The tools are Web Based, requiring a login that can be coordinated through your Google account. You have the option of collaborating with others. Being a Web Based system, it is accessible from anywhere that has an internet connection.
