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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of LibreOffice Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 3.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews ET Edward T Founder and Marketing StrategistMarketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The ability to have a complete suite of fully functional document and spreadsheet that I can open any file type that a client sends to me any time at no cost is something I do more and more appreciate and the longer I operate my lean agency.“ April 28, 2026 GG Giulio G Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Some advanced features exist but are not always easy to discover, which can slow down workflows unless you already know where to look or customize the interface.“ April 20, 2026 GG Giulio G Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Its compatibility with common document formats (especially .docx, .csv, and .xlsx) allows smooth collaboration with colleagues who use proprietary software.“ April 20, 2026 GG Giulio G Postdoctoral ResearcherResearch, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Occasionally, layout issues appear when exchanging files back and forth multiple times.“ April 20, 2026 GC Georges Attino C Journaliste International MultimediaTelecommunications, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It also lets you work with different file formats and has pretty complete tools for everyday use.“ July 11, 2026 KR Katherine R School AdministratorPrimary/Secondary Education, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Teachers say that the interface is outdated, compared to what they use at home.“ May 31, 2026 JF Jonah F WriterWriting and Editing, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The software allows users to create edit and manage different types of documents at no cost which makes it suitable for people and organizations operating with financial limitations.“ April 22, 2025 Subhobrata S Co Founder and Lead - Client SuccessManagement Consulting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “If you use Libre Office, you should convert the files to docx / pdf before sharing with someone, else receivers get confused as they are not familiar with the file extensions“ May 9, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 2243 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Chris L. Operations Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A great free alternative to every OFFICE need." March 19, 2026 4.0 Very satisfied with this alternative to OFFICE, which handles about 90% of everything I need for productivity. I am in the TEXT document every single day multiple times, and use the Sheets function every morning. I've used it for several years and am very satisfied with this software. Pros I use LibreOffice every day to write and save documents and sheets. It is a great value for the free plan, easy to use due to familiarity and has all the features I need for my business. Cons The constant upgrades can gum up the system, and the formating doesn't always translate into other files. Review Source DB Damon B. Founder Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great, affordable Microsoft Word alternative" May 19, 2025 5.0 A great, affordable alternative to Microsoft Word. It requires extra effort to save the documents to make them Word-compatible, but the rest of the experience is smooth. Pros The freeware setup gives as many options as Microsoft Word. Cons Saving documents requires additional steps to make them compatible with Microsoft Word. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Not wanting Microsoft Word's new subscription-based model. Review Source AS Agata S. HR consultant Human Resources Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good program for creating documents" March 17, 2025 3.0 A good alternative for creating simple documents Pros Libre Office is free to use and good alternative to MS Cons Limited in options compared to MS and the document does not open on some devices Review Source KR Katherine R. School Administrator Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A low-cost office suite for use in our school district." May 31, 2026 5.0 LibreOffice fits the bill for a school on a tight budget. Yes, there are features that staff complain about not having, but it serves the purposes of our administration when we need newer textbooks or Office licenses, and we can't afford to pay for it. It also isn't great, but it is good enough to use on a daily basis. Pros Document management software, free software to do everything we need to do with our records from students records to curriculum plans. Parents are able to submit, teachers can open with no format problem. Setup on 30+ computers is free. None of the budget has to be approved in order to make updates. We use a spreadsheet program to do our attendance and it works well for us. No crashes for our 50-page policy-manual using a Word processor. Cons Teachers say that the interface is outdated, compared to what they use at home. Searching for specific functions is more time consuming, it took 20 minutes yesterday to find mail merge. Tech support is nothing more than forum searching. There are some PowerPoints that have been created by district office that will not curve in the correct order. Review Source VB Vanessa B. Business Advisor International Affairs Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Almost as good as Microsoft Pack Office yet free" March 26, 2025 5.0 Pros Almost as good as Microsoft Pack Office yet free Cons Compatibility issues with Microsoft are always annoying, but probably unavoidable, since they happen even within Microsoft products Switched from [Apache OpenOffice](https://www.capterra.com/p/160717/Apache-OpenOffice/) I was told LibreOffice worked better than OpenOffice, and I believe this is true. Review Source JG Joseph G. owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Libre Office is the greatest" May 19, 2025 5.0 I have not used it in about ten years. I am glad I discovered it. If it were not for Capterra i would have forgotten about it. Pros It installs really fast. It is a great alternative to Word that is so expensive. I am glad I found something that is not office and it is not open office. I think open office is not bad but this version of Libre has more file saving formats. Cons I had forgotten about it. I have been a bard for a long time and I am a published author so i should have known about this. Reason for choosing LibreOffice It installs fast and it loads fast, I really like having it on my computer. Switched from [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) ms word is costing me too much money per year Review Source ET Edward T. Founder and Marketing Strategist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Free office suite, which does not need a subscription and enables you to do daily writing and file work." April 28, 2026 4.0 LibreOffice would meet the requirements of writing the documents and organizing the files of Guide Marketing as well as will not require another recurrent line of expenses which I would have to explain. It will work without fuss on simple professional writing and basic spreadsheet work. Pros The ability to have a complete suite of fully functional document and spreadsheet that I can open any file type that a client sends to me any time at no cost is something I do more and more appreciate and the longer I operate my lean agency. Cons The interface slows me down as it allows navigation in outdated ways. It takes more menu hunting than it ever should to find certain features, which I need to accomplish quite often. Review Source SA Samer A. AI Researcher Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My go to for documents creation and editing." March 10, 2026 5.0 It is my best choice since I started working on the Linux Ubuntu Laptop operating system and did not have interest in Microsoft Office or other similar projects. Pros It is a great tool for document editing, and a very light memory footprint, which is a high value all for free, with ease of use and simplicity comparable to proprietary software like Microsoft Office, and it provides may customization functions and navigation options that can help writing and creating in many packages. Cons Sometimes I find it not the best to have a clear and simple user interface, and the work using the writer is overwhelming. Review Source CW Carrie W. Author Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A great software. Can't beat the price!" November 17, 2025 4.0 Overall, I've continued to use it because the benefits way outweigh the costs. I would highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't have the budget to pay for software for documents, sheets and presentations. Pros I love that I can access are complete office for free and it can export into various formats that are usable in other popular programs. I've never had a problem with creating any documents or with anyone being able to read them upon my sending them. I've been using LibreOffice for years and have yet to have to pay for a word proccessing software. Cons The cons I would say are most noticeable in the powerpoint version of the software. Often times the formatting doesn't exactly transfer over, or if I open a powerpoint file in libreoffice sometimes things go wonky and features are lost. Review Source GAC Georges Attino C. Journaliste International Multimedia Telecommunications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Document editor" July 11, 2026 4.0 Pros Writing and editing documents for free without any trouble. It also lets you work with different file formats and has pretty complete tools for everyday use. Cons With some files, there can be a few compatibility issues, especially with Microsoft formats, and the interface still feels a little less modern. Review Source RG Resist G. IT Consultant Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Libre Office Saves the Day" January 7, 2025 5.0 Pros Libre office makes office work easier and cheap particularly for small organization. Cons It's not advanced compare to Microsoft office. Switched from [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) Office 365 is expensive although it has advanced features and usability Review Source NK Nikolas K. Owner Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "More than you will probably need." November 14, 2024 5.0 I started using it back in the Open Office days before the fork to Libre Office and now I keep on using it as a professional graphic designer. While not mission critical for my job, I do need to use office applications from time to time and Libre Office cover my needs fast and reliable. I mostly use Writer that provide tools that you usually see in DTP applications. I also use Calc and Draw from time to time. Specifically Draw is so stable and good that once there was a need to convert a landscape PPT from a client to portrait so I can print it, something that I would prefer Affinity Publisher any other day, but this would require some exporting that I simple didn't had time to do, and Draw managed just fine to open the PPT and had the tools to let me re-arrange everything and export to a PDF file that I then printed as booklet. I have also installed it for my family members like my mother and sisters and all of them used Libre Office just fine, even if they only ever learned to use MS Office. I do believe that most people don't need anything more than what Libre Office have to offer. Pros It is a full suite of office applications that for most people will do more than just fine. Cons Honestly there is not much not to like. It is not like I have found something that made me use something else Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/)[Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/)[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Libre Office is free, and does the same things I did with MS Office. Maybe a bit better too a few years back. Review Source GM Govind M. Accountant Farming Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "LibreOffice Review " December 19, 2024 5.0 LibreOffice is a powerful, free office suite with strong file compatibility. However, its interface could be more polished, and performance may lag with larger documents. Pros I appreciate LibreOffice for being a powerful, open-source suite with a strong feature set and compatibility with various document formats. Its community-driven development ensures regular updates and improvements. Cons I find LibreOffice's interface to be less polished compared to some other office suites, which can make it feel less intuitive. Additionally, performance can lag with larger files or complex documents. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) I switched from windows to Linux so that's why I use LibreOffice now. Review Source DC Dannis C. Author Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "LibreOffice, Free and Quality Alternative to Word" August 16, 2024 5.0 Overall, I've been very pleased. It handles large documents well. I often have to open several novels at a time and copy/paste large amounts. Most of the time, it even does this without a problem. Pros It works like older versions of Word, and I like that! Word has changed radically several times and I hated it. Version after version, the learning curve is not steep. Has all the features I need. Cons Have had some formatting problems, particularly with higher-numbered headings. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Word not only got too expensive for my sister to finance for me, but Microsoft kept changing the UI, which confused me. I got very frustrated! Review Source Abhik B. PhD Student Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "LibreOffice is a great multi-platform offline document editor/generator" April 21, 2021 5.0 LibreOffice is a great free document editor which let us quickly create and edit documents on any platform. Pros LibreOffice supports most of the features of a modern document editor/generator. Unlike MS Word, LibreOffice is multi-platform and supported on most modern operating system like Linux, Windows and MAC etc. Further, LibreOffice is completely free and open source. Cons LibreOffice doesn't support wrapping text around the table, which is supported by MS Office. This often leaves blank space around tables. I want to see this feature in the future version of the software. Switched from [Microsoft Lens](https://www.capterra.com/p/193405/Microsoft-Office-Lens/) Microsoft Office is not available on Linux. So I switched to LibreOffice from MS Office. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Lecturer Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A worth replacement for commercial suites" October 14, 2021 4.0 I used for several years Openoffice and moved flawlessly to LibreOffice. Also if I have an institutional license for Office, I only use it in few occasion when I have to work on extremely macro-configured documents to be shared with colleagues. I daily work with LibreOffice, I appreciate the alternative to commercial suites and love to support it! Pros It is free, it has a wide support and development, with improvements and bugs correction. I cannot but support FLOSS (free libre open source). It has all the major features of other more expensive suites, and I prefer so much its interface compared with Office... There are a lot of free extensions to configure the app at your taste, and a strong community to rely when looking for support. Cons I find weak the image management in Write, and the lack of recording presentations in Impress (the latter not really relevant in a daily workflow). Switched from [Apache OpenOffice](https://www.capterra.com/p/160717/Apache-OpenOffice/)[Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) I switched from OpenOffice because it was dismissed. I don't like at all the interface in Office suite, and I have all what I need in LibreOffice, for free! Review Source Carolina C. lighting designer Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "in my opinion the best free office software" September 16, 2022 4.0 I was using it until the company moved us all to another system. Pros One of the things that I like the most is that the installation of this program is very simple Once you have downloaded the . You will be presented with a very intuitive screen which is the installation wizard. You won't notice it too much if your connection is not slow. As soon as you install it, you will be presented with a screen where on the right you can choose to open a file, remote files, recent documents, templates and the option to create documents with each of its tools. Cons LibreOffice requires more memory performance than other office suites Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/)[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) I was using it until the company moved us all to another system. Review Source CH Clay H. Owner Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great document management software " April 21, 2025 5.0 Pros I like that the programs are smaller and simpler than their windows counterparts. It makes for a faster running machine. Cons Im not sure there's anything about libreoffice that i dont like. Its a very good set of programs for documents. Review Source SF Sandy F. Project eng Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great cheap option for cross platform uses" March 29, 2025 5.0 Brilliant options and compatibility with other software Pros Convenient and low cost solution works across many devices and platforms Cons Limited support options and lots of research required Switched from [Lotus Notes To Office 365 Migration](https://www.capterra.com/p/178657/Lotus-Notes-to-Office-365/) Our Older software was no longer supported Review Source SB SREEREKHA B. QA Analyst Child Day Care Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Ease of using Libreoffice" May 6, 2025 4.0 Good and easy to create text documents has many options to edit and firmat the text Pros Has good features and options to crete and edit the documents Cons Not mamy options for graphical user interface objects Review Source KC Kobey C. IT Specialist Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "LibreOffice: A Powerful and Cost-Effective Office Suite" December 26, 2024 5.0 LibreOffice stands out for its powerful features, particularly in Writer, Calc, and Impress, which rival those of paid alternatives. Its open-source nature fosters a strong community of developers and users, contributing to frequent updates and robust support. Pros LibreOffice offers a comprehensive and versatile suite of tools that caters to a wide range of document processing needs, making it an excellent alternative to proprietary office software. Its compatibility with multiple file formats, including Microsoft Office documents, ensures smooth transitions and collaborations. Cons The interface, while slightly less modern than some competitors, is user-friendly and highly customizable, allowing users to adapt it to their workflow preferences. Review Source Sébastien L. Directeur Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Best Free and Cross-Platform Office Suite Available, Period" March 25, 2019 5.0 Because there is no need to get a license in order to use it, it has been helpful in giving friends and family members who aren't tech-savvy access to this software on their own computer to be able to work freely on their own projects. It has worked really well on all major operating systems and it is a breeze to help out when something is not going as well as planned, since one file will open exactly the same on any machine. There is even a portable version of the suite that makes it possible to execute the software directly from a USB stick, which was also handy more than once. In work settings where there is no budget to install paid software on all machines, LibreOffice really is a lifesaver. Even though it is free, it has all the necessary features to get the job done and that is why it consistently becomes the number one choice to use, especially on Linux systems and in companies with less than ideal budget. Pros LibreOffice has a complete suite of tools that includes a word processor, a spreadsheet application, tools for drawing and presentation as well as a database manager. The word processor integrates flawlessly with other components of the suite: you can easily enter mathematical formulae, insert tables from a spreadsheet or drawings as multimedia files. It can also export to PDF with great results any kind of document that's opened with it. Apart from PDF, it can also export to various other formats depending on the type of document (including PNG, SVG, HTML, EPUB, etc.). One other clear advantage of LibreOffice is that it is free (as in open source) and uses by default open formats, which makes it easy to use with different software that use the same file extensions. It's also quite lightweight and works even on older systems. Since it works on different operating systems including Windows, MacOS and Linux, it can be used in work environments with machines used for different purposes without any problem. There are many templates and extensions available to customize the experience and the way styles and paragraphs are handled makes more sense than with other alternatives: it is clear what result is obtained and changes are easy to apply to a whole document. Cons One has to be careful with the database manager as there are a number of cases of corrupted databases that have been reported. LibreOffice also tries its best to import files that use a format from other popular suites but sometimes, the formatting will not match exactly what is expected, especially with DOCX and XLXS files when special components such as macros are involved. Because it uses Java to be cross-platform, it can feel slower than other alternatives and it doesn't look as well integrated as native applications for that reason. It can be tedious to design flowcharts with LibreOffice Draw because aligning elements between each other and resizing them is not always as intuitive as it could be. Opening PPTX (PowerPoint) presentations with LibreOffice Impress sometimes causes notorious lags and display errors with multimedia files. There are non-obvious workarounds, but this can be an issue when receiving presentations that are designed for other pieces of software. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A solid MS Word alternative" September 29, 2020 5.0 Very fast up time, small footprint, efficient and effective with a familiar interface. I use it for first drafts of my books. I use it alongside MS Office (which has no problem dealing with the files) knowing that if I should ever be unable to maintain my MS licence, all is not lost. Definitely recommended for those who need some serious power without a serious price tag. Pros For many people, MS Office is bloated, expensive and a resource hog. While Libre Office doesn't sport all the powerful features of MS Office, as a practical, no-nonsense office suite it can do just about anything you want except the very fancy stuff which, to be fair, few of us use!). For those on low incomes or even those more used to older versions of Office, this is a very efficient alternative with a familiar front end and a much smaller footprint, making it ideal for laptop computers with minimal hard-drive space. It's kept up to date, there are forums where any issues can be highlighted and it does what it says on the tin. If you're looking for an alternative to MS Office that's free and will do the job in most cases, this is the one you want. Cons There are features in MS Office full version you won't find here, but as most of us are used to using a Word Processor with occasional forays into spreadsheets, the bulk of users won't miss them. There are, of course, other open source alternatives to those programmes too. The point is, if all you're looking for is the basics, this'll do it and it has the overwhelming advantage of being free (though you can donate if you care to). If you want more, you may have to download others that aren't fully integrated, which is rather more fiddly but is doable. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Writer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not the best(writer review)" March 14, 2022 3.0 Very poor experience. Lack of creativity. Pros I have used this software for the better part of a year and altough it is free as mentioned, it is not worth the hassle of downloading and attempting a book with it. I will be moving to bigger software. Still a nice alternative to other more expensive programs. Cons Lack of a sufficient choice of fonts and tools necessary. Writing is like art and if I need to do so I must have the correct tools available at all times. Review Source YB Yevstakhii B. Teacher E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "My expirience of use LibreOffice" May 6, 2023 5.0 One of the significant advantages of LibreOffice is that it is free to download and use. This allows to have access to a full-featured office suite without any financial barrier. Additionally, being open-source software means that users have the freedom to modify and customize the software according to their specific needs.LibreOffice offers a suite of applications that cover a wide range of productivity needs. These include Writer (word processing), Calc (spreadsheet), Impress (presentation), Draw (vector graphics), and Base (database management). Having all these applications in one suite provides me with a complete set of tools for various tasks, reducing the need for multiple software installations.LibreOffice supports a wide range of file formats, including those used by commercial office suites like Microsoft Office. This allows me to open, edit, and save documents in formats commonly used by others, facilitating seamless collaboration and sharing with users of different office software. Pros 1\. Free and open-source: One of the most significant advantages of LibreOffice is that it is free and open-source software. This means that I can download and use it without any cost and have access to the source code, allowing for customization and community-driven development.2. Comprehensive suite of applications: LibreOffice offers a suite of applications that provide alternatives to popular productivity tools. It includes applications like Writer (word processing), Calc (spreadsheet), Impress (presentation), Draw (vector graphics), and Base (database management). Having all these applications integrated into one suite provide with a comprehensive set of tools for various tasks.3.Rich feature set: LibreOffice offers a wide range of features comparable to commercial office suites. For instance, Writer provides tools for formatting, styles, and templates, while Calc offers advanced formula functions, data analysis, and charting capabilities.4. Compatibility with Microsoft Office formats: LibreOffice supports a wide range of file formats, including those used by Microsoft Office (such as .docx, .xlsx, .pptx). This compatibility allows to open, edit, and save documents in formats commonly used by others, ensuring seamless collaboration and file sharing. Cons 1\. User interface and design: I have mentioned that interface of LibreOffice to be less polished or intuitive compared to commercial office suites like Microsoft Office. While the interface is functional, it may not offer the same level of visual appeal or consistency across all applications within the suite.2. Learning curve and documentation: Users who are transitioning from other office suites may find a learning curve when adapting to LibreOffice. I noticed that the documentation and available resources for troubleshooting or learning advanced features of LibreOffice are not as extensive or user-friendly as those provided by commercial alternatives.3. Slower performance with larger documents: LibreOffice may experience slower performance, particularly when working with larger or more complex documents. This can include delays when opening, saving, or manipulating files with extensive content, multiple images, or complex formatting. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.