Part 2 of 3 Do you really need Microsoft Office? The desktop installation alternatives.

Today we will take a look at the desktop installation alternatives to Microsoft Office, first we start with Open Office / Libre Office. 

Libre Office / Open Office  

Score 9/10

Pros: Low Cost, Excellent Office Compatibly, Easy Install

Cons: Missing some Office Features, Some file compatibly issues

For the best choice in Office replacement software you probably want Libre Office / Open Office.   Even though some high end features missing, these programs are by far the best.

Kingsoft and SoftMaker Office

Score 8/10

Pros: Low Cost, Good Office Compatibly, Easy Install, Multiple Device Support

Cons: Some cost, Missing some Office Features, Some file compatibility issue

Similar to the challenges with Libre Office and OpenOffice, Kingsoft and Softmaker Office both have detailed comparisons to Microsoft Office, Kingsoft comparison and SoftMaker Office comparison.

Next installment we will look at web based Office compatible suites.  If as always if you have any questions or comments, please leave them.