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Compare Microsoft 365 and OpenOffice 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
No pricing available
Microsoft 365
Star Rating
(5,665)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansOpenOffice
Star Rating
(313)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft 365 excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher score compared to OpenOffice. Users appreciate the comprehensive suite of applications, noting, "I love all the apps that come along with Microsoft 365," which enhances productivity and collaboration.
- Users say that Microsoft 365 offers a more seamless experience for cloud collaboration, with features like real-time editing and easy access to documents from anywhere. One user highlighted the convenience of accessing email and chat with colleagues, especially with the introduction of Microsoft Copilot, making their workflow even more efficient.
- Reviewers mention that while OpenOffice provides a solid set of tools for basic tasks, it lacks the advanced features and integrations that Microsoft 365 offers. Users appreciate OpenOffice's functionality for everyday tasks, stating it has "all tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint," but some feel it doesn't match the versatility of Microsoft 365.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft 365 shines in ease of use, with users praising its intuitive navigation and user-friendly interface. This is contrasted by OpenOffice, where some users find the interface familiar but less modern, which can hinder the overall user experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft 365's support quality is superior, with a score reflecting users' satisfaction with the assistance they receive. In contrast, OpenOffice users have expressed concerns about support, with one reviewer noting a less favorable experience, which can be critical for businesses relying on timely help.
- Users report that Microsoft 365's implementation process is quick and straightforward, making it easier for teams to get started. OpenOffice, while praised for its resource efficiency and smooth operation on various computers, may not offer the same level of onboarding support, which can be a drawback for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6.00
1 User Per Month
Business Basic combines web and mobile versions of the Office apps, business email with Exchange, user management, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and Teams for up to 300 users.
- Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees
- Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com
- Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
OpenOffice
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft 365
Free Trial is available
OpenOffice
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
4,691
8.5
262
Ease of Use
9.0
4,743
8.5
262
Ease of Setup
8.9
1,302
9.1
47
Ease of Admin
8.7
965
8.8
44
Quality of Support
8.5
3,960
7.2
177
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
938
8.6
37
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
4,628
7.5
252
Features by Category
File Management
9.3
182
Not enough data
9.3
180
Not enough data
9.4
179
Not enough data
9.0
173
Not enough data
8.9
174
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.2
178
Not enough data
9.5
178
Not enough data
9.1
178
Not enough data
8.8
174
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
172
Not enough data
9.2
172
Not enough data
9.1
169
Not enough data
8.9
170
Not enough data
8.8
165
Not enough data
9.4
174
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
186
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
9.0
181
Not enough data
8.8
182
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.4
181
Not enough data
9.3
183
Not enough data
8.8
179
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
181
Not enough data
9.2
180
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
180
Not enough data
9.2
183
Not enough data
9.0
177
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.7
133
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.6
132
Not enough data
8.6
134
Not enough data
8.5
134
Not enough data
8.7
137
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.5
86
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
126
Not enough data
8.5
127
Not enough data
8.2
124
Not enough data
8.6
124
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
8.9
130
Not enough data
9.0
128
Not enough data
9.0
132
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.9
122
Not enough data
8.6
124
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.1
39
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
164
Not enough data
8.8
164
Not enough data
9.1
164
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.8
165
Not enough data
8.3
164
Not enough data
8.6
157
Not enough data
9.1
161
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
158
Not enough data
8.9
158
Not enough data
9.1
165
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
109
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
7.4
106
Not enough data
8.0
108
Not enough data
7.2
105
Not enough data
7.9
106
Not enough data
7.6
104
Not enough data
Inbox Tools
8.9
211
Not enough data
9.0
210
Not enough data
9.0
209
Not enough data
9.1
209
Not enough data
Coordination Tools
9.2
213
Not enough data
9.0
209
Not enough data
8.7
207
Not enough data
Software Options
9.3
213
Not enough data
8.8
213
Not enough data
Email Client - Agentic AI
8.3
79
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
Calculating
9.2
183
Not enough data
9.1
182
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
181
Not enough data
9.1
179
Not enough data
Editing
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.8
178
Not enough data
8.9
176
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
9.0
175
Not enough data
9.1
178
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1295
8.6
90
9.1
1220
8.2
82
8.8
1201
7.4
84
Collaboration
9.0
1198
6.0
50
8.8
1097
7.6
68
8.7
1160
7.5
59
Management
8.8
1182
6.8
59
9.1
1232
8.0
93
9.2
1264
8.7
94
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
127
Not enough data
8.2
129
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.1
194
Not enough data
9.1
192
Not enough data
8.6
188
Not enough data
9.2
190
Not enough data
9.2
190
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.2
196
Not enough data
9.0
191
Not enough data
9.1
191
Not enough data
9.1
186
Not enough data
Software Type
9.0
194
Not enough data
9.1
191
Not enough data
9.2
192
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.4
77
Not enough data
8.3
77
Not enough data
Survey Management
8.8
46
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.0
203
Not enough data
8.9
206
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.0
204
Not enough data
8.9
204
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
196
Not enough data
8.7
197
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
198
Not enough data
8.8
201
Not enough data
8.9
199
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
201
Not enough data
8.6
198
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
140
Not enough data
8.0
136
Not enough data
7.9
135
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
7.8
74
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
112
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
Settings
9.1
114
Not enough data
9.1
111
Not enough data
9.0
111
Not enough data
Personalization
8.6
109
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
Integrations
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
9.0
109
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
81
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.2
80
Not enough data
8.4
81
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
8.8
45
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
Design
8.8
234
Not enough data
8.9
236
Not enough data
8.7
233
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.2
236
Not enough data
9.2
236
Not enough data
File Types
9.4
241
Not enough data
9.1
239
Not enough data
8.6
231
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
8.9
240
Not enough data
8.8
235
Not enough data
9.2
239
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
8.8
233
Not enough data
8.6
232
Not enough data
8.9
235
Not enough data
Operating System
9.4
237
Not enough data
8.5
230
Not enough data
7.9
222
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
176
Not enough data
8.2
176
Not enough data
7.8
172
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
7.9
170
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
8.4
93
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
8.9
219
Not enough data
9.1
216
Not enough data
8.6
211
Not enough data
8.9
214
Not enough data
Integrations
9.3
217
Not enough data
8.5
208
Not enough data
8.2
203
Not enough data
Time Management
8.9
209
Not enough data
9.1
215
Not enough data
8.8
211
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
160
Not enough data
8.3
159
Not enough data
8.5
160
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft 365 and OpenOffice are categorized as Office Suites
Unique Categories
Microsoft 365 is categorized as Email Management, Business Instant Messaging, Email Client, Screen Sharing, Spreadsheets, Presentation, Online Appointment Scheduling, Document Creation, Cloud Content Collaboration, Calendar, Survey, and Video Conferencing
OpenOffice has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft 365
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenOffice
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.1%
Other
69.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.2%
Computer Software
5.2%
Writing and Editing
4.3%
Design
3.9%
Financial Services
3.6%
Other
74.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
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To complete this tasks, you have to have a product key and use that key to set up Microsoft on the second computer.Read more
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