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Marina Schlosser
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Researched and written by Marina Schlosser

Office suites are software packages which contain a variety of products focused on productivity such as document creation software, spreadsheets software, and presentation software. In some cases, other programs such as project management software are included in the suite. These packages can be offered via a subscription or through a one-time purchase. Many suites are also open source and free to use. Office suites are widely used as foundational software for businesses of any size. They can be used for a wide range of tasks and are generally used to improve productivity within an organization.

Companies use office suites to create files used to share information. This information can be shared using text documents, presentations, spreadsheets, worksheets, charts and graphs, and more. These software packages can be free web-based applications or locally installed programs, and the components of the suite are typically used in conjunction with one another. Web based applications allow users to collaborate with one another on documents. Often, the components of an office suite share a consistent user interface, simplifying their interaction.

To qualify for inclusion in the Office Suites category, a product must:

Be a suite product, comprising multiple productivity components
Include separate tools for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations

Best Office Suites Software At A Glance

Best for Small Businesses:
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Best for Mid-Market:
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Best for Enterprise:
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Highest User Satisfaction:
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Best Free Software:
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
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Best for Enterprise:
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Highest User Satisfaction:
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Best Free Software:
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365

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Google Workspace
By Google
(42,778)4.6 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Office Suites software
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Entry Level Price:$6.00
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Google Workspace is a comprehensive productivity and collaboration solution designed to help users streamline their work processes by integrating essential tools such as email, chat, file storage, and

    Users
    • Student
    • Teacher
    Industries
    • Education Management
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 46% Small-Business
    • 34% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Google Workspace is a suite of productivity tools, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Meet, designed for collaboration and keeping everything in one place.
    • Reviewers appreciate the seamless integration of various apps, the ease of use, the ability to share and edit files in real-time, and the platform's suitability for remote work.
    • Reviewers mentioned issues with storage limits on lower plans, occasional syncing problems, complexity in configuring some functions, and challenges with the platform's integration with other tools.
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • Google Workspace Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    993
    Integrations
    486
    Team Collaboration
    473
    Features
    470
    Helpful
    455
    Cons
    Missing Features
    365
    Limited Features
    331
    Lack of Features
    148
    Learning Curve
    143
    Expensive
    142
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • Google Workspace features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    9.4
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    9.4
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    9.0
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Google
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1998
    HQ Location
    Mountain View, CA
    Twitter
    @google
    32,520,271 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    301,875 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Google Workspace is a comprehensive productivity and collaboration solution designed to help users streamline their work processes by integrating essential tools such as email, chat, file storage, and

Users
  • Student
  • Teacher
Industries
  • Education Management
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 46% Small-Business
  • 34% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Google Workspace is a suite of productivity tools, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Meet, designed for collaboration and keeping everything in one place.
  • Reviewers appreciate the seamless integration of various apps, the ease of use, the ability to share and edit files in real-time, and the platform's suitability for remote work.
  • Reviewers mentioned issues with storage limits on lower plans, occasional syncing problems, complexity in configuring some functions, and challenges with the platform's integration with other tools.
Google Workspace Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
993
Integrations
486
Team Collaboration
473
Features
470
Helpful
455
Cons
Missing Features
365
Limited Features
331
Lack of Features
148
Learning Curve
143
Expensive
142
Google Workspace features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.4
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
9.4
Suite access
Average: 8.8
9.0
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Google
Company Website
Year Founded
1998
HQ Location
Mountain View, CA
Twitter
@google
32,520,271 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
301,875 employees on LinkedIn®
Microsoft 365
By Microsoft
(5,210)4.6 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
2nd Easiest To Use in Office Suites software
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Entry Level Price:$6.00
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Launch and grow your business with Microsoft 365. Do more, faster, with intelligent tools to create, send, share, and store professional, branded documents with your customers and team - securely in t

    Users
    • Owner
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Education Management
    Market Segment
    • 36% Mid-Market
    • 35% Small-Business
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Microsoft Office is a software suite that provides tools for document creation, data analysis, and communication.
    • Users like the seamless integration between tools like Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, the ability to access and edit documents in real time from any device, and the regular updates that ensure data security.
    • Reviewers experienced issues with the high cost of the product, particularly for small businesses or individual users, the complexity of initial setup and learning curve for non-technical users, and occasional disruptions due to updates.
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Microsoft 365 Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    246
    Features
    188
    Integrations
    131
    Helpful
    106
    Easy Integrations
    99
    Cons
    Expensive
    82
    Missing Features
    66
    Technical Issues
    55
    Cost
    52
    Learning Curve
    50
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • Microsoft 365 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    9.3
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    9.1
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    8.9
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Microsoft
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1975
    HQ Location
    Redmond, Washington
    Twitter
    @microsoft
    14,031,499 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    238,990 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Launch and grow your business with Microsoft 365. Do more, faster, with intelligent tools to create, send, share, and store professional, branded documents with your customers and team - securely in t

Users
  • Owner
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Education Management
Market Segment
  • 36% Mid-Market
  • 35% Small-Business
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Microsoft Office is a software suite that provides tools for document creation, data analysis, and communication.
  • Users like the seamless integration between tools like Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, the ability to access and edit documents in real time from any device, and the regular updates that ensure data security.
  • Reviewers experienced issues with the high cost of the product, particularly for small businesses or individual users, the complexity of initial setup and learning curve for non-technical users, and occasional disruptions due to updates.
Microsoft 365 Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
246
Features
188
Integrations
131
Helpful
106
Easy Integrations
99
Cons
Expensive
82
Missing Features
66
Technical Issues
55
Cost
52
Learning Curve
50
Microsoft 365 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.3
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
9.1
Suite access
Average: 8.8
8.9
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Microsoft
Company Website
Year Founded
1975
HQ Location
Redmond, Washington
Twitter
@microsoft
14,031,499 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
238,990 employees on LinkedIn®

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iWork
By Apple
(20)4.6 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Office Suites software
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  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are the best ways to create amazing work. Templates and design tools make it easy to get started. You can even add illustrations and notations using Apple Pencil on your iP

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 55% Small-Business
    • 25% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • iWork Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    4
    User Interface
    3
    Document Management
    2
    Helpful
    2
    Mobile Accessibility
    2
    Cons
    Compatibility Issues
    1
    Excel Limitations
    1
    Expensive
    1
    Learning Difficulty
    1
    Limited Storage
    1
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • iWork features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    9.7
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    9.2
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    8.4
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Apple
    Year Founded
    1976
    HQ Location
    Cupertino, CA
    Twitter
    @Apple
    9,774,678 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    169,401 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:AAPL
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are the best ways to create amazing work. Templates and design tools make it easy to get started. You can even add illustrations and notations using Apple Pencil on your iP

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 55% Small-Business
  • 25% Mid-Market
iWork Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
4
User Interface
3
Document Management
2
Helpful
2
Mobile Accessibility
2
Cons
Compatibility Issues
1
Excel Limitations
1
Expensive
1
Learning Difficulty
1
Limited Storage
1
iWork features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.7
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
9.2
Suite access
Average: 8.8
8.4
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Apple
Year Founded
1976
HQ Location
Cupertino, CA
Twitter
@Apple
9,774,678 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
169,401 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:AAPL
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WPS Office
By Kingsoft Office Software
(308)4.4 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Office Suites software
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Palo Alto-based WPS Office Software is a leading office productivity suite for PC and mobile devices. With more than 1.2 billion installs, WPS Office is a high performing, yet considerably more afford

    Users
    • Professional Freelancer
    • Freelance Writer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 46% Small-Business
    • 38% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • WPS Office Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    29
    Document Management
    12
    Microsoft Office Compatibility
    11
    User Interface
    8
    All-in-one Solution
    6
    Cons
    Limited Features
    5
    Slow Loading
    5
    Expensive
    3
    Interface Design
    3
    Slow Performance
    3
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • WPS Office features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    9.1
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    8.6
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    8.7
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Kingsoft Office Software
    Year Founded
    1988
    HQ Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Twitter
    @WPS_Office
    27,706 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    132 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    KSFTF
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Palo Alto-based WPS Office Software is a leading office productivity suite for PC and mobile devices. With more than 1.2 billion installs, WPS Office is a high performing, yet considerably more afford

Users
  • Professional Freelancer
  • Freelance Writer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 46% Small-Business
  • 38% Mid-Market
WPS Office Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
29
Document Management
12
Microsoft Office Compatibility
11
User Interface
8
All-in-one Solution
6
Cons
Limited Features
5
Slow Loading
5
Expensive
3
Interface Design
3
Slow Performance
3
WPS Office features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.1
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
8.6
Suite access
Average: 8.8
8.7
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Kingsoft Office Software
Year Founded
1988
HQ Location
Palo Alto, California
Twitter
@WPS_Office
27,706 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
132 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
KSFTF
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LibreOffice
By The Document Foundation (TDF)
(262)4.3 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Office Suites software
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  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    LibreOffice is the power-packed free, libre and open source personal productivity suite for Windows, Macintosh and GNU/Linux

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Consultant
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 56% Small-Business
    • 25% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • LibreOffice Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    5
    Document Management
    3
    Easy Sharing
    3
    Free Product
    3
    Compatibility
    2
    Cons
    Large Data Handling
    2
    Slow Performance
    2
    Compatibility Issues
    1
    Formatting Issues
    1
    Interface Design
    1
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • LibreOffice features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    8.7
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    8.4
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    7.8
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    The Document Foundation (TDF)
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Berlin, Berlin
    Twitter
    @tdforg
    21,303 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    51 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

LibreOffice is the power-packed free, libre and open source personal productivity suite for Windows, Macintosh and GNU/Linux

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Consultant
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 56% Small-Business
  • 25% Mid-Market
LibreOffice Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
5
Document Management
3
Easy Sharing
3
Free Product
3
Compatibility
2
Cons
Large Data Handling
2
Slow Performance
2
Compatibility Issues
1
Formatting Issues
1
Interface Design
1
LibreOffice features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.7
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
8.4
Suite access
Average: 8.8
7.8
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
The Document Foundation (TDF)
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Berlin, Berlin
Twitter
@tdforg
21,303 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
51 employees on LinkedIn®
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Synology Office Suite
By Synology
(19)4.3 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in Office Suites software
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  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Synology Office Suite is a comprehensive on-premise productivity solution designed to enhance enterprise efficiency and ensure full data ownership. With a one-time purchase, it provides a cost-eff

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 68% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • Synology Office Suite Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    11
    Integrations
    11
    Features
    10
    Team Collaboration
    10
    Collaboration
    9
    Cons
    Limited Features
    6
    Missing Features
    5
    Lack of Features
    4
    Microsoft Comparison
    4
    Lacking Features
    3
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Synology Office Suite features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    9.2
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    9.0
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    8.5
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Synology
    Year Founded
    2000
    HQ Location
    Taiwan
    Twitter
    @Synology
    69,311 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    967 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Synology Office Suite is a comprehensive on-premise productivity solution designed to enhance enterprise efficiency and ensure full data ownership. With a one-time purchase, it provides a cost-eff

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 68% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Synology Office Suite Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
11
Integrations
11
Features
10
Team Collaboration
10
Collaboration
9
Cons
Limited Features
6
Missing Features
5
Lack of Features
4
Microsoft Comparison
4
Lacking Features
3
Synology Office Suite features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.2
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
9.0
Suite access
Average: 8.8
8.5
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Synology
Year Founded
2000
HQ Location
Taiwan
Twitter
@Synology
69,311 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
967 employees on LinkedIn®
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OpenOffice
By The Apache Software Foundation
(311)4.3 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Office Suites software
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  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Apache OpenOffice is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more.

    Users
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 62% Small-Business
    • 23% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • OpenOffice Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    2
    All-in-one Solution
    1
    Daily Use
    1
    Easy Setup
    1
    Free
    1
    Cons
    Limited Features
    1
    Missing Features
    1
  • User Satisfaction
    Expand/Collapse User Satisfaction
    • OpenOffice features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    8.6
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    8.1
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    7.6
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    The Apache Software Foundation
    Year Founded
    1999
    HQ Location
    Wakefield, MA
    Twitter
    @TheASF
    66,229 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    2,291 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Apache OpenOffice is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more.

Users
  • Owner
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 62% Small-Business
  • 23% Mid-Market
OpenOffice Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
2
All-in-one Solution
1
Daily Use
1
Easy Setup
1
Free
1
Cons
Limited Features
1
Missing Features
1
OpenOffice features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.6
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
8.1
Suite access
Average: 8.8
7.6
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
The Apache Software Foundation
Year Founded
1999
HQ Location
Wakefield, MA
Twitter
@TheASF
66,229 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2,291 employees on LinkedIn®
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ONLYOFFICE Workspace
By Ascensio System
(63)4.4 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Office Suites software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $2,200.00
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
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    ONLYOFFICE Workspace is a web-based open-source business platform for efficient team management and online collaboration, developed by Ascensio System SIA, a Latvian software development company. Th

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Higher Education
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
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    • ONLYOFFICE Workspace Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    6
    Easy Integration
    3
    Versatility
    3
    Efficiency Speed
    2
    Helpful
    2
    Cons
    Limited Customization
    4
    Missing Features
    3
    Not Intuitive
    2
    Not User-Friendly
    2
    Poor Design
    2
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    • ONLYOFFICE Workspace features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    9.4
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    8.9
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    8.9
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    Ascensio System
    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    Riga, Latvia
    Twitter
    @only_office
    5,576 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    113 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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ONLYOFFICE Workspace is a web-based open-source business platform for efficient team management and online collaboration, developed by Ascensio System SIA, a Latvian software development company. Th

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Higher Education
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
ONLYOFFICE Workspace Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
6
Easy Integration
3
Versatility
3
Efficiency Speed
2
Helpful
2
Cons
Limited Customization
4
Missing Features
3
Not Intuitive
2
Not User-Friendly
2
Poor Design
2
ONLYOFFICE Workspace features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.4
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
8.9
Suite access
Average: 8.8
8.9
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Ascensio System
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Riga, Latvia
Twitter
@only_office
5,576 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
113 employees on LinkedIn®
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Polaris Office
By Polaris Office
(22)4.3 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:$119.99
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    You can work with documents in various formats such as HWP, MS Office, ODT, etc. on the PC at one time with only Polaris Office, without installing additional programs.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 32% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Polaris Office Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    All-in-one Solution
    1
    Comprehensive Suite
    1
    Document Management
    1
    Cons
    Formatting Issues
    1
    Interface Design
    1
    Learning Difficulty
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Polaris Office features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    9.8
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    8.3
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    Polaris Office
    HQ Location
    N/A
    Twitter
    @POLARISOffice
    718 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    9 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

You can work with documents in various formats such as HWP, MS Office, ODT, etc. on the PC at one time with only Polaris Office, without installing additional programs.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 32% Small-Business
Polaris Office Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
All-in-one Solution
1
Comprehensive Suite
1
Document Management
1
Cons
Formatting Issues
1
Interface Design
1
Learning Difficulty
1
Polaris Office features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.8
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
8.3
Suite access
Average: 8.8
8.3
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Polaris Office
HQ Location
N/A
Twitter
@POLARISOffice
718 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
9 employees on LinkedIn®
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Truly Office
By Truly Office
(10)4.9 out of 5
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    Truly Office Software is a top-rated office productivity suite for PCs and mobile devices. It is a multi-device, high-performance software that is significantly cheaper than alternatives. Truly Office

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 70% Small-Business
    • 20% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Truly Office Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    7
    Affordable
    3
    Customer Support
    2
    All-in-one Solution
    1
    Business Growth
    1
    Cons
    Interface Design
    2
    Learning Difficulty
    1
    Limited Options
    1
    Missing Features
    1
    Outdated Design
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Truly Office features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    9.8
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    9.6
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    8.5
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    Truly Office
    Year Founded
    2023
    HQ Location
    Cheyenne, Wyoming
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    5 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Truly Office Software is a top-rated office productivity suite for PCs and mobile devices. It is a multi-device, high-performance software that is significantly cheaper than alternatives. Truly Office

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 70% Small-Business
  • 20% Mid-Market
Truly Office Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
7
Affordable
3
Customer Support
2
All-in-one Solution
1
Business Growth
1
Cons
Interface Design
2
Learning Difficulty
1
Limited Options
1
Missing Features
1
Outdated Design
1
Truly Office features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.8
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
9.6
Suite access
Average: 8.8
8.5
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Truly Office
Year Founded
2023
HQ Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5 employees on LinkedIn®
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WordPerfect
By Corel Corporation
(73)4.1 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Office Suites software
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    This all-in-one office suite delivers the power, productivity and compatibility todays home and business users need.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Legal Services
    • Education Management
    Market Segment
    • 68% Small-Business
    • 16% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    • WordPerfect features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    9.4
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    9.2
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    7.5
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    Corel Corporation
    Year Founded
    2006
    HQ Location
    Bellevue, WA
    Twitter
    @corelsoftware
    80 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

This all-in-one office suite delivers the power, productivity and compatibility todays home and business users need.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Legal Services
  • Education Management
Market Segment
  • 68% Small-Business
  • 16% Mid-Market
WordPerfect features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.4
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
9.2
Suite access
Average: 8.8
7.5
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Corel Corporation
Year Founded
2006
HQ Location
Bellevue, WA
Twitter
@corelsoftware
80 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
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OfficeWork Office Online
By RedcoolMedia
(28)4.4 out of 5
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    OfficeWork is an office online suite that provides a document editor, a presentation editor and spreadsheet editor where users can perform editing operations like in any desktop editor over documents,

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 29% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • OfficeWork Office Online Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Cloud-Based Services
    2
    Ease of Use
    2
    Cloud Storage
    1
    Collaboration
    1
    Easy Access
    1
    Cons
    Expensive
    1
    Limited Storage
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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    • OfficeWork Office Online features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    8.8
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    9.1
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    8.6
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    RedcoolMedia
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Madrid, Madrid
    Twitter
    @redcoolmedia
    12 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

OfficeWork is an office online suite that provides a document editor, a presentation editor and spreadsheet editor where users can perform editing operations like in any desktop editor over documents,

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 29% Enterprise
OfficeWork Office Online Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Cloud-Based Services
2
Ease of Use
2
Cloud Storage
1
Collaboration
1
Easy Access
1
Cons
Expensive
1
Limited Storage
1
OfficeWork Office Online features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.8
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
9.1
Suite access
Average: 8.8
8.6
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
RedcoolMedia
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Madrid, Madrid
Twitter
@redcoolmedia
12 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®
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ThinkFree
By Hancom
(13)3.8 out of 5
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    Thinkfree is a online office suite fully compatible with Microsoft Office. - White label available - On-premise: Supports robust security and excellent data control - Compatibility: Compatible w

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 62% Small-Business
    • 31% Enterprise
  • User Satisfaction
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    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
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    Seller
    Hancom
    Year Founded
    1990
    HQ Location
    Seongnam, South Korea
    Twitter
    @hancom
    3 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    148 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    KOE
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Thinkfree is a online office suite fully compatible with Microsoft Office. - White label available - On-premise: Supports robust security and excellent data control - Compatibility: Compatible w

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 62% Small-Business
  • 31% Enterprise
ThinkFree features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
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Seller
Hancom
Year Founded
1990
HQ Location
Seongnam, South Korea
Twitter
@hancom
3 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
148 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
KOE
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MobiOffice
By MobiSystems
(39)4.5 out of 5
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    MobiOffice (formerly OfficeSuite) is a 3-in-1 office suite alternative that allows you to easily create and edit text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations at work and at home. Available on Windo

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 38% Mid-Market
    • 33% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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    • MobiOffice Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Accessibility
    2
    Customer Support
    2
    Document Editing
    2
    Document Management
    2
    Ease of Use
    2
    Cons
    This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
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    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    7.5
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    8.3
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    7.5
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
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    MobiSystems
    Year Founded
    2001
    HQ Location
    Sofia, Sofia
    Twitter
    @MobiSystems
    3,468 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    170 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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MobiOffice (formerly OfficeSuite) is a 3-in-1 office suite alternative that allows you to easily create and edit text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations at work and at home. Available on Windo

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 38% Mid-Market
  • 33% Small-Business
MobiOffice Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Accessibility
2
Customer Support
2
Document Editing
2
Document Management
2
Ease of Use
2
Cons
This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
MobiOffice features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
7.5
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
8.3
Suite access
Average: 8.8
7.5
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
MobiSystems
Year Founded
2001
HQ Location
Sofia, Sofia
Twitter
@MobiSystems
3,468 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
170 employees on LinkedIn®
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WPS 365 Business
By Kingsoft Office Software
(2)4.5 out of 5
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    An enterprise-level office suite across all platforms with professional document cloud services and security management solutions. Collaborate your business anytime anywhere. WPS 365 packs all you nee

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 50% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Affordable
    1
    Business Growth
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    Tools Variety
    1
    Cons
    Limited Features
    1
    Software Bugs
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    9.2
    Basic applications
    Average: 9.1
    8.3
    Suite access
    Average: 8.8
    6.7
    Annotations
    Average: 8.2
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    Kingsoft Office Software
    Year Founded
    1988
    HQ Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Twitter
    @WPS_Office
    27,706 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    132 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    KSFTF
Product Description
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An enterprise-level office suite across all platforms with professional document cloud services and security management solutions. Collaborate your business anytime anywhere. WPS 365 packs all you nee

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 50% Small-Business
WPS 365 Business Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Affordable
1
Business Growth
1
Ease of Use
1
Tools Variety
1
Cons
Limited Features
1
Software Bugs
1
WPS 365 Business features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.2
Basic applications
Average: 9.1
8.3
Suite access
Average: 8.8
6.7
Annotations
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Kingsoft Office Software
Year Founded
1988
HQ Location
Palo Alto, California
Twitter
@WPS_Office
27,706 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
132 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
KSFTF
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What is Office Suites Software?

Office suites have been an essential product for businesses of all sizes for many years. The three common components of an office suite include document creation software, spreadsheets software, and presentation software. While these three products are the bread and butter of a typical office suite, additional products often exist within a suite, as well. Other common additions include email software, internal communications software and cloud content collaboration software. Businesses must evaluate what tools they need for their business so they can purchase the ideal office suite software.

Businesses should also consider the various pricing models associated with office suites software. For example, many office suites vendors now offer subscription models. A subscription model is a business model that allows customers to pay a recurring price for unlimited access to a suite. The recurring price is either paid over a specific period of time or indefinitely. This is ideal for businesses that prefer paying for their software in small increments instead of purchasing the full software immediately, which is another option. Businesses should keep in mind that most office suites don’t allow product cherry-picking. In other words, in most cases, what comes with the suite stays with the suite. For businesses that only require specific tools might need to request special pricing from the vendor.

Many suites are open-source or free to download. Open-source office suites are ideal for businesses on a tight budget. Usually, open-source solutions still include major components of an office suite and are often compatible with other office suites solutions. While compatible with other office suites, open-source products may not always convert documents on par with paid office suite solutions. Businesses that convert different file types should consider this before implementing a free open-source solution.

Key Benefits of Office Suites Software

  • Create text-based documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Convert multiple file formats
  • Collaborate on documents across organizations

Why Use Office Suites Software?

Office suites software is a staple solution for many businesses and helps power office productivity and document creation. From product demos to content creation, office suites software is an essential tool for almost every industry.

Productivity — Office suites all help professionals produce content. A major benefit to office suites software is the number of things a user can accomplish within a singular suite product. For example, spreadsheets software, one of the three major components, has thousands of use cases. An accounting team may use a spreadsheet keeping track of a company’s daily finances while a researcher may use spreadsheets software to create pivot tables to compare data. Office suites help every department in a business be more productive.

Collaboration — Along with helping businesses be more productive, office suites promote collaboration, both within a team and across departments. Many office suites offer collaboration features that allow multiple users to create and edit documents at the same time. In addition, when a single office suites platform is integrated across a company, users can easily share documents with others. The ability to seamlessly collaborate on work increases productivity across departments.

Who Uses Office Suites Software?

Office suites are an office staple, so virtually every professional benefits from using this software. While some users may benefit from a specific product within a platform over another, the variety of use cases make office suites appealing to everyone. However, accountants, content creators, and sales teams usually benefit from office suites the most.

Accountants — Accountants use spreadsheets software daily to manage a company’s finances. Spreadsheets are ideal for tracking and calculating finances and often provide features and extension options to improve the accountant’s workflow. Accountants may also use document creation software to create expense reports to deliver their findings to other departments.

Content creators — Document creation software benefits text-based content creators. It allows collaboration across teams for content editing and copy editing, making content creation more efficient and collaborative. Beyond document creation, content creators might also use spreadsheets software to organize content ideas and to compile data related to a piece of content.

Sales — Presentation software is commonly used by sales teams to present sales pitches. While many sales teams may opt for a standalone presentation solution, the collaborative aspect of office suites platforms make office suites more appealing. Sales teams often use document creation tools and spreadsheets tools for lead organization, prospect information management, and more.

Kinds of Office Suites Software

While office suites platforms are typically solidified in their product offerings within the suite, businesses have plenty of purchasing options they can choose.

Subscription-based — Subscription-based office suites are increasingly common and allow cloud collaboration, making this choice appealing. Businesses can incrementally pay for the software instead of all at once. Another benefit of cloud-based office suites with a subscription model is that software updates are automatic and rolled out more often. This eases the duties of IT departments and makes the user experience more positive.

One-time purchase — While not as common, businesses may choose to purchase specific versions of an office suite platform for a one-time fee. While this option allows users to own the product instead of just subscribing, the fee is typically high. If users need access to an upgraded version of the product, they need to purchase an upgrade or purchase the product again. Additionally, any issues with the product might need to be handled internally and not by the software vendor.

Open-source — Open-source office suites are free to download, which is an appealing option for small businesses or businesses on a tight budget. Businesses must consider what their needs are as open-source options often don’t have the same features as paid options.

Besides different pricing model options, businesses can choose between an on-premise or online office suite as well.

On-premise — On-premise office suites are installed onto a user’s computer on-premise and are also known as SaaS (software as a service) products. Users might want to consider SaaS operations management solutions if they consider the on-premise option.

Online — Online office suites operate in the cloud and are not downloaded onto a user’s computer. Instead, a user accesses their office suites tools in their browser. This choice is ideal for web-based collaboration; however, web-based solutions may have limited features.

Office Suites Software Features

Depending on the products within the suite, office suites software offers a wide variety of features. The overall features of the platforms’ core applications range from collaborative tools to features that increase user efficiency.

Templates — Applications allow users to start a document from scratch as well as access existing tools. For example, users can create a presentation with available slide structure, fonts, and colors.

Cloud collaboration — Cloud collaboration tools differ depending on the type of suites platform. Typically, cloud collaboration allows multiple users to edit an application at the same time. Many applications also include annotations, notes, and chat tools that enable users to communicate with each other within an application.

File conversion — Files can be converted between applications. For example, a user can create a document within a spreadsheet tool and easily move the data within the spreadsheet into a presentation tool within the same platform. In addition, many suite tools allow users to convert files created outside the platform’s applications.

Dashboard — Web-based solutions offer a dashboard that houses each application for easy access. Some on-premise solutions also offer this feature.

Potential Issues with Office Suites Software

Unused applications — Office suites are purchased as an entire suite. That means users that don’t require spreadsheets software cannot exclude that tool from their suite to lower the price. This means many businesses resort to buying an entire suite with untouched tools. Before committing to a suite, businesses should assess whether some included tools will go unused and if it’s worth purchasing the suite at all.