# Page 8 | LibreOffice Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 8 - Is LibreOffice the right Document Management solution for you? Explore 2239 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/158981/LibreOffice/reviews --- LibreOffice 4.3 (2239) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/158981/LibreOffice/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. 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Impiegato Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Libre office: una suite di tutto rispetto " December 14, 2022 4.0 Un'ottima e valida alternativa alla punta di serie di casa Microsoft della suite officem Pros La possibilità di condividere i file senza troppi problemi e proteggere il proprio lavoro in modo sicuro Cons Direi forse solo la possibilità di rendere più compatibile con tutti i programmi che uno uso del pacchetto "office" Review Source DK David K. CEO Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent product with 1 or 2 killer bugs" July 30, 2022 1.0 Since we try to avoid paying excessive software rental fees (i.e. Microsoft Office), LibreOffice has been a lifesaver. It can open documents that we have not been able to open with our outdated 2003 version of Microsoft office. But we simply can not use it for critical documents or documents we put a lot of work into formatting. By mistake, one or more heavy black horizontal lines will appear in the document, and then they can not be removed. They can be made to jump around, to a point, but they can not be removed. Also the spacing may suddenly change to double spacing, and it is impossible to change it back to single spacing. So we simply can not use this product for critical or time-consuming documents, as marvelous as the program is otherwise. Pros This product could fully replace Microsoft Office, if only a few bugs were removed. Cons The program installs black horizontal lines in documents that can not be deleted. It also shifts to double spacing and can not be turned back to single spacing. Review Source Sergio D. Senior IT Consultant Management Consulting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Glorious alternative, but look somewhere else" May 23, 2022 3.0 I have been using LO for years, when I used Linux-only PCs for my day-by-day work. It's always been a struggle, both for the interface (clumsy, crowded and not standard) and the compatibility with Microsoft formats. I tried a lot of alternatives with mixed results (your milage may vary). Pros Free and full-featured, including all the tools you need for document productivity (including a DBMS) Cons Compatibility issues and clumsy interface make it quite difficult to use 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/) Running in Windows only (I was using Linux on my PC) Review Source Hafizah S. Assistant Manager Business Development Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "More than just a free software" June 2, 2021 5.0 Pros The software provides everything I would expect from an "office" software package. It's light, which is terrific if you're running it on a PC with an outdated processor or limited RAM. Also, this software has the feel of "earlier" MS Office editions, so if you're seeking for something similar, this is an excellent option. Cons I suppose the user interface might be a little more current; some people enjoy it, while others dislike it. It doesn't bother me. Although you can't expect flawless for this price, I don't have any concerns or dislikes with this software. Overall, a fantastic product that i enjoy using it. Switched from [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) Microsoft 365 is too expensive for a personal use, and LibreOffice is free to use and an open source software. Review Source TC Tim C. Marketing Director Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Why Pay More?" July 22, 2021 5.0 LibreOffice makes it easy to communicate/interact with others, regardless of the office suite they may be using. It provides a high degree of flexibility, is reliable and costs, literally, nothing if you choose to skip donation. Pros It is open source software that draws on the skills of very talented users to provide a donation-only product that compares very favorably with any other office suite. Cons The only small complaint, if you could call it that, is with the interface. It works well but is less attractive than some. Reason for choosing LibreOffice The issues I've had over time with MS Office and somewhat limited capabilities/compatibilities experienced with Apple products. Review Source ES Edwin S. CTO Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Productivity software" August 5, 2023 5.0 Perfect no complaint at all. Beautiful GUI, blazing fast with every single tool to get the job done. Pros It starts out being Open Source and Free. Its an awesome software with everything a productivity suite needs. Everything from word editing to calculation sheet works fantastic. Cons The only thing that would stop from moving all my clients to LibreOffice is the Use of Macros. In Dominican Republic the goverment Tax regulators manage somw documents that uses some specific macros for clients to report their taxes. Sadly they dont work on libre office, otherwise this software is great. Alternatives considered [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) Switched from [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) Open source, free and awesome Review Source EL Eero L. CEO Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great office toolset for those who want to avoid the market leader" May 26, 2021 4.0 I used LibreOffice for all basic "office" work, mainly writing documents and creating spreadsheets. I really like the fact that is so fast and light to use, compared to for example the newest versions of MS Office, which to me seems like getting bulkier every year. I only need the basic features, so I didn't dive really deep into the features. But I am sure that an average user can get very far with LibreOffice. Pros The software offers everything that I expect from an "office" type of software combination. It is lightweight, and that is great especially if running on a machine with an older processor or not much memory. Also, there is a certain feeling of "older" MS Office versions, so if you are looking for something like that, this software is a good choice. Cons I guess the user interface could be a bit more modern, some like it, some don't. I don't mind. I don't really have any issues or dislikes regarding this software, even though you can't even expect perfection for this price. Overall, great product. Alternatives considered [Apache OpenOffice](https://www.capterra.com/p/160717/Apache-OpenOffice/)[SoftMaker Office](https://www.capterra.com/p/194602/SoftMaker-Office/) Reason for choosing LibreOffice I used Apache OpenOffice for years, but then there were some glitches that forced me to move away from it and I used LibreOffice. However, recently I have used more and more SoftMaker's Office that is also installed on my laptop. It is a quality program too. Switched from [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) MS Office (or 365) felt very bulky and unnecessary slow, plus there were many things in the interface I didn't like. Too many features that were unnecessary, just cluttering the views. And the whole MS 365 ecosystem is unnecessarily complex. I prefer the old way - buy software, install it, use it. No constant logging in, half of the stuff in the cloud, etc. Review Source GR Gabriel R. NA Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ofimática para todos" October 29, 2022 5.0 Ha sido una las ofimáticas más amables y recursivas que me he encontrado, respaldada por la potente herramienta del opensource y sus beneficios. Pros Libre office es la presentación agradable de un esfuerzo de colaboradores en todo el mundo para tener un software limpio, amable y potente. Cons Necesita mucha colaboración de comunidades con conocimientos que lo adapten a sus necesidades y condiciones Review Source Jayne C. Consultant Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "reliable, powerful, essential" January 3, 2019 4.0 I'm a consultant with nonprofits and work with clients all over the world, most using Microsoft products. We've been able to work together, sharing files and editing each other's work, very easily. Sharing files is a substantial part of my work, so it's essential I have a reliable tool. Pros What I love about this software is that it's free and of high quality. It looks and feels like any word processing, slide show presentation or spreadsheet software, including Microsoft's office products. It does everything I want it to do in terms of producing documents, creating presentations and crunching numbers. I can open old files created in other programs relatively easily, and I can save my material as a Microsoft file, which my clients usually prefer. Cons The support documentation is lacking, and the support forums often aren't helpful to those of us who are not software programmers and coders. I'm an end-user and need help focused on someone that is simply using the software for everyday office tasks - but often, I cannot figure out how to find that help. Also, saving a file as a Microsoft file often affects the layout - not in a good way. There also seems to be some accessibility issues - I created files for a client who told me this, but she couldn't easily explain what the problem was. Review Source Radek T. CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The new go-to Office suite!" February 28, 2021 5.0 LibreOffice is a perfect alternative for other Office suites. It's opensource, it handles multiplatform collaboration very well, and it's a breeze to switch from any other office suite. Pros LibreOffice is unbelievably easy to hop in for a newcomer - no matter what you've been using previously. Because most of us, its users, are probably "switchers", either from MS Office or OpenOffice, LibreOffice not only makes up for the software we've been using before - it also does a lot more, and does it in very intuitive, effective manner. Cons I hate the fact that I've hesitated so long to actually try LibreOffice. But after installing it and giving it a chance to shine - it was love from the first sight. Alternatives considered [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) Switched from [Apache OpenOffice](https://www.capterra.com/p/160717/Apache-OpenOffice/) We've felt that OpenOffice was abandoned. Also, it did not handle MS Office document import very well. Review Source CS Claudia S. Commerciante Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Una potente suite per l'impresa a costo zero" February 20, 2023 5.0 Pienamente positiva. Facile nell'utilizzo. Interfaccia molto chiara. Pros Il software è pienamente compatibile con tutti i formati di file più diffusi.La migrazione da Microsoft Office a questo software è stata molto semplice. Software completo e gratuito. Cons Piccoli bug per quanto riguarda le automazioni. Switched from [Google Docs](https://www.capterra.com/p/160756/Google-Docs/)[Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/)[Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/) Principalmente per l'aspetto economico. Review Source DD Dima D. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "LibreOffice - a complex tool at no cost to you!" December 3, 2021 4.0 This is really a great product, all and all! It is free of charge and you get quite a bit under the hood! If you need to do a few basic routine tasks with documents and to perform some basic spreadsheet calculations, this is a great place to start - and you don't have to pay anything for it! Pros There are a lot of advantages and since this is a free software, these stand out more than those of paid competitors . One can easily setup and install this on your machine, the document editing and making slide shows is very simple and after fiddling around for a few minutes you will find your way around most basic features. The spreadsheet functionality is also very good if you want to perform a simple calculation which is still a bit too complex for a plain calculator. And for more advanced users, there is a lot to sift through, there are a lot of powerful functions and formulas you can find for yourself, assuming you have a good background and know what you are looking for. Cons Sometimes there is a compatibility issue with margin formatting and other styling clashes where you can't save it in another format, like an MS Office format, without risking some glitches. One way around it is to export to PDF, if the end user only needs a read-only access. Another con is that there is really a myriad of different options and one needs to have some experience with document management to know how to utilise these properly. A beginner will probably use only 10% of what LibreOffice has to offer. Switched from [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) LibreOffice offers 95% of everything that MS Office offers, but free of charge. Review Source Emanuele B. Tecnico audiovisivo Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Una validissima alternativa gratuita ai classici software di creazione e gestione documenti" July 8, 2023 5.0 Esperienza estremamente positiva, soprattutto se si rimane all'interno dei software del pacchetto LibreOffice che sono molto ben integrati tra di loro. Pros Molto intuitivo e versatile. In più la gratuità del software lo rende veramente imbattibile! Cons Qualche difficoltà nella riconversione di testi creati in documenti non ods e nel mantenimento delle formattazioni. Spesso bisogna riformattare testi e celle provenienti da documenti creati con altri software. Review Source DL Daniel L. Ilustrador Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "the democratization of document creation efficiently and at zero cost" January 12, 2023 4.0 I use it daily and I have nothing to complain about, it meets all my daily needs, and it brings savings because it is free and open source software. Pros the fact that it is a collaborative software, for free is one of the biggest attractions. Although there are functions that other paid software has and it doesn't, it's still the best value for money and has taken a lot of people away from piracy. Cons especially in terms of spreadsheet functions, it is still a little far from microsoft's competitor. Alternatives considered [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) Reason for choosing LibreOffice price and being a very complete software Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Ceo Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Why subscribe to a tool when you can own it" June 10, 2022 5.0 Used WordStar, word Perfect, Ms Word and a handful of others. While this may not be as shiny, it can be as powerful and eventually as good. I am loving the open source and public domain type products that don't fleece you with subscriptions and having to pay extra for all the features. Pros After learning the specific alternatives to the icon tools and key strokes, this has been as good as the other brand's alternative Cons A slight learning curve, but not really a problem. Alternatives considered [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Reason for choosing LibreOffice Price Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Price Review Source OC Osmar C. Administrador de Base de Datos Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Funcionalidad de LibreOffice" August 15, 2023 5.0 Excelente, es una herramienta practica, es gratis, confiable, muy amigable, facilita la creación de documentos, generación de diapositivas y el maneja de las hojas electrónicas Pros inicialmente lo mas importante es que un producto adsequible, ya que es gratuito, tiene muchas funcionalidades que se acercan a la funcionalidad de Microsoft Office, es practico, fácil de entender y manejar, para la generación de documentos, creación de diapositivas y además del manejo de hojas electrónicas como se manejan en Excel, es una herramienta practica para las empresas que quieran no comprar licencia Office, por temas de Costos Cons En realidad muy poco lo que no me ha gustado, porque para la función que yo desempeño y las tareas que ejecuto me ha parecido perfecto y no he extrañado la herramienta de Microsoft Review Source triyoga H. Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Libre office software is lightweight and helped me with my work when I was working in a multi-financ" May 10, 2021 5.0 I used to use it for a long time in my first job, to access the office calc libre is easier and less heavy when accessing similar products. But there are some differences in the formula used but they are not significant, but in my opinion it is easier and lighter to use the office calc libre. Pros Libre office software are light to use on my office computer first. For the needs of processing data, the existing features are quite helpful, and it is very helpful because in one company we use this software, so access to shared file formats is no problem. And in libre office can also open several similar file formats from different similar software. In the office library we can also process data in the form of words, sheets, presentations and others. Cons Sometimes I have difficulty accessing file formats from similar software, but only a few, such as the xlsx format from Microsoft Excel, I have difficulty accessing the files, the files do not support. But other needs such as word and presentation support with Microsoft Office. In my opinion, Libre presentation appearance is less attractive, too basic, but the access provided for editing is more or less the same as similar products. Before being able to share online was also a drawback if collaborating with my current business. Review Source GC Giulio C. Data Entry Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Indispensabile per l'uso domestico e per l'ufficio" February 1, 2023 5.0 Esperienza totalmente positiva. Sono un utilizzatore da anni di questo software e non riesco a pensare di farne a meno. Ideale sia per il lavoro che per l'uso domestico. Pros Il punto di forza è sicuramente la compatibilità con tutti i principali programmi del pacchetto Office e la licenza completamente gratuita. E' stato costantemente sviluppato e aggiornato anche grazie al suo codice Open source che lo rende migliorabile anche da altri utenti. Consente non solo di creare documenti ma anche di salvarli in formati particolari e più difficili da reperire (come il formato .dbf).Nella mia azienda ormai viene utilizzato quotidianamente e ha sostituito il costoso pacchetto Office. Cons Non è così semplice integrare nuove funzionalità aggiuntive, come lo è per i concorrenti. Se venisse implementata questa funzionalità, sicuramente sarebbe perfetto. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Freelancer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Value for money " May 9, 2023 4.0 Pros I like the fact that it needs no introduction to its features. Anyone can easily navigate through all widgets. I enjoy working with its document management feature. Cons Only the image editing... Cropping on this software is sloppy and can be improved. And they can also fix the lag Alternatives considered [WPS Office](https://www.capterra.com/p/126794/WPS-Office/) Review Source PR Porcha R. Prior Authority Specialist Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Can use some updates" April 16, 2022 4.0 Pros For the most part the product is easy to use. It doesn't take long to load because I've had software in the past that takes forever to start. Its makes navigation easy for not so tech savvy people as myself. Cons I don't like how when I upload a document it changes the format of some of my letters and then I have to do a lot editing. I usually don't have that problem in Microsoft word. Maybe its me Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Art Director Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "LibreOffice: l'unica e fantastica alternativa software al pacchetto Office" December 8, 2022 4.0 Comunque buona, è la mia buona alternativa gratuita permettendomi tutte le funzionalità, senza farmi mancare nulla Pros Il fatto che davvero mi permetta di avere tutte le funzionalità del pacchetto Office senza dover acquistare il famoso pacchetto Microsoft. Cons Purtroppo è poco intuitivo: interfaccia e funzioni sono davvero tante, però non si capisce dove siano racchiusi tutti gli strumenti, i comandi sono uguali al pacchetto Microsoft però è difficile ed un po' legnoso. Interfaccia da ridisegnare, ormai un po' retrò. Review Source LG Lourdes G. Atención al cliente Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "LibreoOffice, la mejor suite de Software Libre" October 10, 2022 4.0 Muy buena, me permite visualizar, crear y compartir una cantidad de documentación. Pros Contempla una gran cantidad de funciones, es un muy buen sustituto de los paquetes más conocidos Microsoft, Google, etc. Cons No existe una versión web, a diferencia de la suite de MICROSOFT o Google. Review Source Jennie P. Author Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Free Office Software " October 14, 2020 5.0 Overall, LibreOffice is a good software to install locally if you don't want to pay the price of MS Office, or if you don't want something cloud-based like the Google Suite. For a free product that doesn't have ads (a major bonus, by the way), you can't go wrong. I would definitely recommend this product for anyone on a limited or no budget. Or if you don't want to go with Office for whatever reason. Pros The best part about LibreOffice is it's free. It will do pretty much everything you could want a word processor to do. The rest of the Office Suite is on par with MS Office and most of the other free products available. It isn't cloudbased (like the Google Suite) so if you're wanting something locally installed, this is a great option. The setup is similar to MS Office, so switching between the two products isn't too confusing or difficult. Obviously there are some difference, because of legalities (you can't just copy one software and rename it!) but there isn't enough difference to cause confusion. LibreOffice uses the same shortcuts as MS Office, so you don't even have to worry about learning new keyboard shortcuts. It offers all the usual tools, including tracking (which I think every author uses at one point or another). Cons There is a small difference in page count. So if you're going by page count, and not word count, you're going to run into some challenges. Also, LibreOffice has it's own save format, so you have to remember to choose the more common word doc extensions (.doc and .docx). You have to really search for a few features, but considering it's not a clone of MS Office, it's to be expected that not everything will be in the same place. Review Source SS Santiago S. tecnico sistemas Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Why libreoffice its a good choice " August 28, 2023 5.0 Really useful and easy to access to anyone who need to use the office suite Pros As always it is a free suite! you can have access to it at any moment without worries and its really useful and easy to use like his other counterparts Cons maybe when you open the program it is a bit confussing the pop at the begining Reason for choosing LibreOffice because its easy access to use it,its free,and its easy to learn how to work with it Switched from [NextGen Office](https://www.capterra.com/p/31268/NextGen-Ambulatory-EHR/) Because office 365 sometimes you cant use it because you have to gain a licence to use it Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Document Management](https://www.capterra.com/document-management-software/)[Content Management](https://www.capterra.com/content-management-software/)[Productivity](https://www.capterra.com/productivity-software/) ## 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.