# Apache OpenOffice Writer, LibreOffice Writer vs Microsoft Word Comparison | | Apache OpenOffice Writer | LibreOffice Writer | Microsoft Word | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 37 | 87 | 2,036 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (59.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (39.4% 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) ### LibreOffice Writer Pros: - Features (2 reviews) - Customer Support (1 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (1 reviews) ### Microsoft Word Pros: - Ease of Use (61 reviews) - Features (45 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (17 reviews) - Difficulty (16 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Apache OpenOffice Writer | LibreOffice Writer | Microsoft Word | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (31 reviews) | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 9.4 (1492 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (31 reviews) | 8.4 (62 reviews) | 9.2 (1507 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 9.4 (347 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (155 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.2 (24 reviews) | 7.6 (43 reviews) | 8.8 (1206 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (147 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.4 (31 reviews) | 9.0 (56 reviews) | 8.9 (1394 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Apache OpenOffice Writer #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### LibreOffice Writer #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Microsoft Word #### 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 | | **LibreOffice Writer** | 7.5/10 | 33 | | **Microsoft Word** | 8.3/10 | 792 | #### Design | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | LibreOffice Writer | Microsoft Word | |---|---|---|---| | **Graphics** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 7.7 (27 reviews) | 8.3 (668 reviews) | | **Templates** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 7.6 (27 reviews) | 8.6 (695 reviews) | | **Themes** | 6.7 (8 reviews) | 7.3 (24 reviews) | 8.4 (643 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | LibreOffice Writer | Microsoft Word | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-User Collaboration** | 5.3 (5 reviews) | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (607 reviews) | | **Real-Time Communication** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 6.3 (19 reviews) | 7.9 (533 reviews) | #### File Types | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | LibreOffice Writer | Microsoft Word | |---|---|---|---| | **Export** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 9.2 (699 reviews) | | **Import** | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 8.6 (670 reviews) | | **Web Publishing** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 7.6 (16 reviews) | 8.3 (489 reviews) | #### Edit & Revise | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | LibreOffice Writer | Microsoft Word | |---|---|---|---| | **Revision History** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (26 reviews) | 8.7 (651 reviews) | | **Suggestion Mode** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 8.4 (629 reviews) | | **Document Editor** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (28 reviews) | 9.2 (719 reviews) | #### Integrate & Embed | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | LibreOffice Writer | Microsoft Word | |---|---|---|---| | **Calendar** | Not enough data | 6.9 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (510 reviews) | | **Website** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 6.7 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (484 reviews) | | **Applications** | Not enough data | 7.9 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (535 reviews) | #### Operating System | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | LibreOffice Writer | Microsoft Word | |---|---|---|---| | **PC Operating System** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 9.3 (647 reviews) | | **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | 7.4 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (439 reviews) | | **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 7.6 (333 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | LibreOffice Writer | Microsoft Word | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 5.6 (6 reviews) | 7.6 (135 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 5.6 (6 reviews) | 7.8 (129 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 3.9 (6 reviews) | 6.9 (125 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | 4.2 (6 reviews) | 7.1 (124 reviews) | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 4.2 (6 reviews) | 6.9 (123 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Document Creation | Feature | Apache OpenOffice Writer | LibreOffice Writer | Microsoft Word | |---|---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (42 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Apache OpenOffice Writer | LibreOffice Writer | Microsoft Word | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 63.9% | 59.3% | 39.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 22.2% | 24.4% | 31.9% | | **Enterprise** | 13.9% | 16.3% | 28.7% | ### 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% #### LibreOffice Writer - **Information Technology and Services:** 17.4% - **Computer Software:** 14.0% - **Banking:** 7.0% - **Higher Education:** 5.8% - **Education Management:** 5.8% - **Writing and Editing:** 4.7% - **E-Learning:** 3.5% - **Internet:** 2.3% - **Insurance:** 2.3% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.3% - **Other:** 34.9% #### Microsoft Word - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.8% - **Computer Software:** 7.1% - **Higher Education:** 6.1% - **Education Management:** 3.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6% - **Financial Services:** 2.9% - **Accounting:** 2.6% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.4% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.4% - **Other:** 55.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Apache OpenOffice Writer - [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 (5115 reviews) - 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Hope this helps!" ### LibreOffice Writer No discussions available for this product. ### Microsoft Word - Title: [What are some lesser-known Microsoft Word features that can significantly improve document formatting and design?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-some-lesser-known-microsoft-word-features-that-can-significantly-improve-document-formatting-and-design) — 4 comments > **Top comment:** "built-in styles, spike clipboard, Smart art, mail merge, accessibility checker formatting painter, etc." - Title: [What is Microsoft Word used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-word-used-for) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Office products" - Title: [What are 3 new features in Microsoft Word?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-3-new-features-in-microsoft-word) — 3 comments, 4 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Co-writing. You and your partners can open and work on a similar record. ... Visual invigorate. ... Save your progressions as they occur. ..." - Title: [How do i incoorporate pictues in word.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-incoorporate-pictues-in-word) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "There are two methods - you save the picture on your system and then use insert picture or you directly copy the picture and paste it in the document" - Title: [What is the Advanced Use of MS Word?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30150-what-is-the-advanced-use-of-ms-word) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "One of my most used functions in MS Word is the ability to design and create forms and templates for my small business. These docs and forms can be shared..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-openoffice-writer-vs-libreoffice-writer-vs-microsoft-word)