# Apache OpenOffice Writer, DocSpace vs AbiWord Comparison | | Apache OpenOffice Writer | DocSpace | AbiWord | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 37 | 12 | 19 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (38.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Apache OpenOffice Writer Pros: - Features (1 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (1 reviews) ### DocSpace Pros: - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Features (1 reviews) Cons: - PDF Issues (1 reviews) ### AbiWord Pros: - Automations (1 reviews) - Customer Support (1 reviews) Cons: - Limited Customization (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Apache OpenOffice Writer | DocSpace | AbiWord | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (31 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 9.7 (15 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 7.2 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (13 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.4 (31 reviews) | 5.6 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (15 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Apache OpenOffice Writer #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### DocSpace #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### AbiWord #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Document Creation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Apache OpenOffice Writer** | 7.2/10 | 10 | | **DocSpace** | 8.3/10 | 8 | | **AbiWord** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | DocSpace | AbiWord | |---|---|---|---| | **Graphics** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Templates** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Themes** | 6.7 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | DocSpace | AbiWord | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-User Collaboration** | 5.3 (5 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Communication** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### File Types | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | DocSpace | AbiWord | |---|---|---|---| | **Export** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Import** | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Web Publishing** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Edit & Revise | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | DocSpace | AbiWord | |---|---|---|---| | **Revision History** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Suggestion Mode** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Editor** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Integrate & Embed | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | DocSpace | AbiWord | |---|---|---|---| | **Calendar** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Website** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Applications** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Operating System | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | DocSpace | AbiWord | |---|---|---|---| | **PC Operating System** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | DocSpace | AbiWord | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Document Creation | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | DocSpace | AbiWord | |---|---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Apache OpenOffice Writer | DocSpace | AbiWord | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 63.9% | 45.5% | 38.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 22.2% | 45.5% | 38.9% | | **Enterprise** | 13.9% | 9.1% | 22.2% | ### By Industry #### Apache OpenOffice Writer - **Architecture & Planning:** 11.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1% - **Computer Software:** 8.3% - **Writing and Editing:** 8.3% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6% - **Consumer Services:** 5.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6% - **Sports:** 5.6% - **Translation and Localization:** 2.8% - **Other:** 30.6% #### DocSpace - **Information Technology and Services:** 36.4% - **Education Management:** 18.2% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.1% - **Management Consulting:** 9.1% - **Government Administration:** 9.1% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 9.1% - **Alternative Medicine:** 9.1% #### AbiWord - **Education Management:** 22.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7% - **Telecommunications:** 5.6% - **Religious Institutions:** 5.6% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6% - **Internet:** 5.6% - **Graphic Design:** 5.6% - **Entertainment:** 5.6% - **Design:** 5.6% - **Other:** 16.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Apache OpenOffice Writer - [Microsoft Word](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2036 reviews) - [Pages](https://www.g2.com/products/pages/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (376 reviews) - [Inkscape](https://www.g2.com/products/inkscape/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (416 reviews) - [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5118 reviews) - 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[ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12444 reviews) - [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5118 reviews) - [Dropbox Paper](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox-paper/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4515 reviews) - [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3623 reviews) - [Microsoft Word](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2036 reviews) - [Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1044 reviews) ### Alternatives to AbiWord - [LibreOffice Writer](https://www.g2.com/products/libreoffice-writer/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (87 reviews) - [Microsoft Word](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2036 reviews) - [Pages](https://www.g2.com/products/pages/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (376 reviews) - [Inkscape](https://www.g2.com/products/inkscape/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (416 reviews) - [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3623 reviews) - [Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1044 reviews) - [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56396 reviews) - [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48026 reviews) - [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12444 reviews) - [Microsoft 365](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5822 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Apache OpenOffice Writer - Title: [Is it possible to set in the same document sheets A4 and A3?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-possible-to-set-in-the-same-document-sheets-a4-and-a3) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I think what you are asking is can you format the page to A3 or A4, the answer is yes. Hope this helps!" ### DocSpace No discussions available for this product. ### AbiWord No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-openoffice-writer-vs-docspace-vs-abiword)