GoKawiilLibreOffice offers free, cross-platform alternative to Microsoft 365
A CNET writer detailed switching from Microsoft 365 to LibreOffice, a free and open-source office suite developed by The Document Foundation since 2010. The suite includes six applications—Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base and Math—that mirror Microsoft's Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Access, and it runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
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The switch highlights growing interest in free, open-source alternatives to subscription-based software as users look to cut costs. LibreOffice's lack of native cloud integration and reliance on local storage could appeal to privacy-conscious users, though it may limit convenience for those used to cloud-synced documents. The Document Foundation claims government offices worldwide have saved money by adopting the suite, suggesting broader institutional appeal beyond individual users.
- LibreOffice is a free, open-source alternative to Microsoft 365, available on Windows, Mac and Linux.
- It includes six core applications that closely mirror Microsoft's Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access and a math formula tool.
- The suite offers greater document privacy than cloud-based tools but lacks native cloud access for files.
Source: cnet.com — Zachary Mcauliffe, 2026-10-17
Published there as: “This Is My Favorite Microsoft 365 Replacement and It’s Free on Linux, Mac and Windows”
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