ONLYOFFICE Docs, the actively developed, collaborative alternative to Apache OpenOffice
The same open-source freedom, plus real-time co-editing, mobile apps, and a team that ships security fixes fast.
Why teams look for an OpenOffice alternative
For teams that need collaboration, mobile access, and software that keeps pace with new file formats and AI, those gaps matter.
No real-time collaboration or cloud version - OpenOffice is a desktop-only application
No official mobile apps for Android or iOS
A small volunteer team means fixes can take time: the November 2025 release alone patched seven CVEs across two prior versions
DOCX/XLSX/PPTX formatting can shift, since OpenOffice's OOXML import filters haven't kept pace with newer format changes
No AI features, built-in or otherwise
Long gaps between releases
What you get with ONLYOFFICE
Highest Microsoft Office compatibility
Built around Office Open XML from the ground up, so DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX files keep their formatting.
Real-time collaboration, built in
Character- and paragraph-level co-editing, comments, and version history work out of the box.
A full-featured PDF editor
Edit, fill, and e-sign PDF forms directly, not just basic markup through a drawing tool.
Actively maintained
Get regular updates and direct enterprise support plans when you need it.
The same open-source freedom
Like OpenOffice, ONLYOFFICE Docs' code is open-source and listed on GitHub. You don't have to trade openness for more features.
AI on your terms, ready today
Stable, built-in AI: connect OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, Gemini, or local models like Ollama.
Native mobile and web apps
Edit documents, sheets, and slides in your browser or on official Android/iOS apps, not just on desktop.
Work with your tools
50+ ready-made connectors, including SharePoint, Odoo, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Confluence, and more.
ONLYOFFICE vs Apache OpenOffice
| Feature | ONLYOFFICE Docs | Apache OpenOffice |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time collaboration | Built in | None, desktop only |
| File compatibility | Native OOXML (DOCX/XLSX/PPTX) | ODF-first; OOXML support can lag behind format changes |
| Mobile apps | Official Android & iOS apps | None official |
| AI | Stable, built in, any provider including local models | None |
| Release cadence | Regular updates | Infrequent, small volunteer team |
| Vendor support | Direct enterprise support plans | Community-based only |
| Open-source | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | 50+ platforms | None built-in |
ONLYOFFICE Docs
Apache OpenOfficeFrom startups to governments and enterprises, millions of users trust ONLYOFFICE with their most important documents.
Built for your use case
For businesses
Get the openness you already value, plus collaboration and support you can rely on.
For developers
Embed a modern, actively maintained document editor with our API and SDK.
For public sector & education
Meet compliance requirements with self-hosting, while giving staff real-time collaboration and mobile access.
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In the cloud (fastest way)
Start editing instantly with a ready-to-use environment.
Try it now for freeOn your own server
Deploy ONLYOFFICE Docs in your infrastructure for full control and compliance.
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