OpenOffice has been established as an alternative to Microsoft 365 for quite some time. This free-to-use program offers almost the full range of features provided by the Office package, but it differs significantly in some of the finer details of its application. This alternative is a particularly good choice for self-employed people and small companies as it effectively minimizes costs. However, you will have to get used to the program’s alternative interface and minimalistic appearance when using it. For instance, many functions are difficult to find at first glance.
Advantages
Regular updates and extensions ensure stability and security. OpenOffice also makes it possible to integrate many functions via updates and plug-ins. It allows you to easily read documents from Microsoft Office and create documents in the required file formats. In addition, the program uses very little memory, which appeals to many users.
Disadvantages
Despite being developed as an alternative to Microsoft 365, OpenOffice is nowhere near able to provide the full range of functionality offered by Microsoft’s solution. Most notably, features frequently used by companies, which are considered to be standard among Microsoft’s competition, are not included in this package. The primary target audience for OpenOffice is thus private users.