What is LibreOffice?
LibreOffice is a free office suite that you install on your computer. It includes Writer for documents, Calc for spreadsheets, Impress for presentations, Draw for diagrams and graphics, Base for databases and Math for formulas.
It uses the open OpenDocument format by default and can also open and save Microsoft Office files. LibreOffice is made by The Document Foundation and a worldwide community of contributors, it is translated into many languages, and it describes itself as a free and private suite with no forced AI.
Main Features
- Writer, a full word processor
- Calc for spreadsheets and charts
- Impress for presentations
- Draw for diagrams and graphics
- Base for databases and Math for formulas
- Opens and saves Microsoft Office files
- Templates and extensions
- Available in many languages
How to Get Started with LibreOffice
- Open libreoffice.org and click Download.
- Install LibreOffice on Windows, Mac or Linux.
- Open Writer, Calc or Impress from the start center.
- Open an existing file or start a new one.
- Save in OpenDocument or Microsoft Office format.
LibreOffice Pricing
LibreOffice is completely free and open source, for home and business use. The Document Foundation accepts optional donations.
Who Should Use It?
- Anyone who needs an office suite without a subscription
- Students writing essays and reports
- Small businesses and nonprofits
- Schools and public offices
- People who want their documents to stay on their own computer
LibreOffice Alternatives
- CryptPad is an encrypted online office suite for documents and spreadsheets.
- Overleaf is an online editor for writing LaTeX documents.
- Typst is a modern typesetting app for documents and papers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LibreOffice free?
Yes. LibreOffice is free and open source, with no paid plan. Donations are optional.
Can LibreOffice open Word and Excel files?
Yes. It can open and save Microsoft Office formats as well as OpenDocument.
Which apps come with LibreOffice?
Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base and Math.
Does LibreOffice use AI?
No. LibreOffice presents itself as a free and private office suite with no forced AI.