LibreOffice offers a free, open-source alternative to Microsoft Office 365 with a familiar interface.

FreeOffice provides a clean layout similar to Office 365, requiring simple registration for a product key.

OnlyOffice integrates all features in one program, making it a minimalist choice for simplicity.

Microsoft Office 365 sets the productivity software standard with popular apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that work on most phones and laptops. However, it has some drawbacks and requires a Microsoft account and a monthly subscription, which may be inconvenient for some users.

Luckily, many free software suites offer functionality similar to Microsoft 365 without requiring payment or accounts. In this article, I'll list some of the best free Microsoft Office 365 alternatives to see what they offer and which is best for you.

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LibreOffice is free and open-source software made by a non-profit organization called The Document Foundation. Its six apps comprise Calc for spreadsheets, Writer for word processing, Impress for presentations, Math for formula editing, Draw for flowcharts, and Base for databases. The apps work as downloadable programs or extensions and are compatible with standard Microsoft formats, like .docx, .doc, .xlsx, and .ppt.