LibreOffice Reviews

Pros

LibreOffice is a highly mature, sophisticate, free and open source solution that does everything most companies need in an advanced productivity suite.

Cons

The documentation and help systems could be a little better. Impress and Draw are perhaps at a 95% level compared to Microsoft Office analogs. It would also be nice to see mobile or thin-client offerings develop a bit; these are now left to third parties like Collabra that offer these for a (less expensive) licensing fee. It is also important to remember that cloud storage systems like OneDrive are not bundled with LibreOffice.

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Reasons for Choosing LibreOffice

Reasons for Switching to LibreOffice

Pros

It works like older versions of Word, and I like that! Word has changed radically several times and I hated it. Version after version, the learning curve is not steep. Has all the features I need.

Cons

Have had some formatting problems, particularly with higher-numbered headings.

Pros

It opens many types of files :

Docs, pptx, and xlsx but also the open formats odt, odd.

The basic features work pretty well

Cons

The ui is a bit cluttered, if you’re used to word it will seem more complex to use.

The rendering will differ sometimes compared to Microsoft office

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Reasons for Switching to LibreOffice

Pros

It’s free and has a significant amount features, you’ll be able to do most of what you can do with other office suites.

Cons

Sometimes formatting by come become me troublesome and you can’t see files designed as they were in Microsoft office.

Pros

It is a full suite of office applications that for most people will do more than just fine.

Cons

Honestly there is not much not to like. It is not like I have found something that made me use something else

Pros

I use LibreOffice to secure my course ebooks after creating them in Microsoft Word. They offer more functions than Word to protect them from being copied I also use it to create short ebooks for my courses, art and to sell digital information. It's a great and diverse tool for ebook creation.

Cons

Although I'm able to make the ebook text documents created in Microsoft Word secure with passwords and disabling functions, the right margins are sometimes cut off.

Pros

The software is easy to install, it's light and fast, the interface is similar to other similar products, all features are easy to find.

Cons

Some feature icons are too small in my opinion.

Pros

Libre office makes office work easier and cheap particularly for small organization.

Cons

It's not advanced compare to Microsoft office.

Pros

I appreciate LibreOffice for being a powerful, open-source suite with a strong feature set and compatibility with various document formats. Its community-driven development ensures regular updates and improvements.

Cons

I find LibreOffice's interface to be less polished compared to some other office suites, which can make it feel less intuitive. Additionally, performance can lag with larger files or complex documents.

Pros

A good program for creating and editing text files and tables

Cons

It's not bad for work, but I prefer Microsoft Office.

Pros

I found it easy to learn and with good support documentation on line. The ability to read and write in Microsoft formats is a big factor in choosing it.

Cons

On the odd occasion a document with lots of columns, inserted graphics and photos doesn't translate to Microsoft docx format in exactly the same way as I created it. I've always found a way around the issue.

Pros

I use the free version. I used to use Microsoft Office products but they became too expensive. Libre Office does everything Microsoft Office does. You don't have to worry about a yearly subscription.

Cons

I do not have any complaints about LibreOffice. There is very little difference between this and Microsoft products.

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

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Reasons for Choosing LibreOffice

Pros

Under free license you have a fully capable application. No need to convert anything. Nothing changes in your life

Cons

Just need to tell more about the app and functionalities.

Pros

It is very easy to use, create, edit and save word, excel and powerpoint files. The office files are of professional quality.

Cons

I did not face any inconvenience while using this brilliant and efficient software for office file generation.

Pros

Being open-source and free is the main advantage of LibreOffice. This is a huge advantage, and the vast majority of features and functionality you'd expect from an office suite are available here. Importing from common file types (such as the MS Office file types) is also easy.

Cons

Can be somewhat limited when trying to do specific, more advanced things, when compared to MS Office and paid alternatives.

Pros

It is an excellent package of services for companies looking to save money and have a quality service.

Cons

Lacks tools for building more complex databases

Pros

Desired features are available and it is open source.

Cons

Can't think of anything at this time. I am enjoying discovering all its features.

Pros

Easy to use and understand, and the fact that it is an open software.

Cons

Nothing to complain about here, but maybe the integration between the apps in the office could be better.

Pros

What I like most about LibreOffice is its compatibility with many different file formats, which makes it very easy to open, edit, and save documents. The suite's applications are also very comprehensive and offer many useful features, especially for creating presentations and graphics.

Cons

A negative aspect of LibreOffice is that it can sometimes be a bit slow to open or respond, especially when working on larger documents. Additionally, some tools can be a bit complex to use for non-technical users.

Pros

I love how intuitive and easy LibreOffice is. The interface is very user-friendly, and the menus and tools are easy to navigate. Additionally, LibreOffice is completely free a powerful office suite without breaking the bank.

Cons

It can be difficult to find the features and tools I'm looking for and it takes time to get used to the layout. Additionally, some of the functions and features are limited compare to other office suites.

Pros

I appreciate the fact that the app is totally free

Cons

Sometimes it could be slower than Office for some specific task

Pros

LibreOffice is free and open-source software, which means users can access the source code and make modifications to it if needed.LibreOffice is compatible with a wide range of file formats, including those used by Microsoft Office, making it easy to work with others who may be using a different office suite.LibreOffice is available for multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it a good option for users who need to use the same office suite on multiple devices.

Cons

LibreOffice may not perform as smoothly as some commercial office suites on lower-end hardware, and some users may experience slower load times or other performance issues

Pros

Very easy to use software, and a lot of integrative tools to help you with your work.

Cons

A little bit pricey, but well worth the cost.

Pros

Availability for use in companies.However, it is not an applicability that I liked very much.

Cons

It is not an application with easy-to-learn features for all skill levels