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ORFO
by ORFO
What ORFO is
ORFO checks spelling, grammar, punctuation and style, with Windows, macOS and web access plus a desktop application. Its Russian grammar and style module uses more than 30,000 rules and algorithms, and the Russian dictionary contains more than 300,000 lexemes. Windows packages check Russian, English and Ukrainian spelling; the Maximum package adds German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Professional Plus adds Adobe InCopy and InDesign support, extra dictionaries and searches across word forms. Windows editions include ORFO Editor, ORFO Agent, a thesaurus and a Russian grammar reference. Listed compatibility covers Microsoft Office 2007–2019 and 365, LibreOffice 3.3–5.x 32-bit, Apache OpenOffice 3.3–4.x and other applications. A perpetual license includes program and dictionary updates for one year. Active one-year subscribers can use ORFO Online without limits after activating a key. Trial downloads are available for Windows and macOS. macOS packages support Intel x86 only, not M1, M2 or other ARM processors.
Who it suits
ORFO suits people working with Russian-language documents and organizations needing text-checking licenses. It is particularly relevant where Windows office integration or Intel-based macOS support matches the available computers.
What it does well
- Russian checking uses over 30,000 rules
- Russian dictionary has over 300,000 lexemes
- Maximum package covers eight spelling languages
- Windows office and editor integrations
- Perpetual license with one year of updates
What to know first
- macOS packages support Intel x86 only
- Tone detection is not provided
Limits
A perpetual license includes updates to the program and dictionaries for one year after purchase. ORFO Online is unlimited only for customers with an active one-year subscription after product-key activation; macOS packages are limited to Intel x86 processors.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Professional for Windows | Spelling for Russian, English and Ukrainian · Russian grammar, punctuation and style checking · Microsoft Office integration · Online version access during the update-subscription period | On request |
| Professional Plus for Windows | Professional package features · Adobe InCopy/InDesign support · Additional dictionaries · Search and replacement across word forms | On request |
| Maximum for Windows | Professional Plus features · Spelling for German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese · Eight-language spelling coverage | On request |
| ORFO 2016 for macOS | x86 processors | On request |
| ORFO 2016 Plus for macOS | x86 processors | On request |
| Maximum for macOS | x86 processors | On request |
| Professional update extension | One-year updates for dictionaries, grammar templates and program modules | On request |
| Professional Plus update extension | One-year updates for dictionaries, grammar templates and program modules | On request |
The first 8 of 15 plans, as orfo.ru lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Open the ORFO website
- Download a Windows or macOS trial version
- Choose a Windows or macOS package
- Install the desktop application
- Activate the product key for ORFO Online access
- Use ORFO with supported office applications
Verdict
ORFO offers deep Russian checking with broader language coverage in higher Windows packages and several document integrations. Check processor compatibility and the specific package or update-extension price before choosing.
Questions
Is ORFO free?
ORFO has a free plan and trial versions for Windows and macOS. Paid packages and update extensions are also offered.
What does Professional for Windows include?
It checks Russian, English and Ukrainian spelling, provides Russian grammar, punctuation and style checking, integrates with Microsoft Office and includes online access during the update-subscription period.
How much is the Professional Windows license?
The Professional plan costs 19,801,485 RUB, paid once and includes a one-year updates subscription.
Which languages does Maximum for Windows check?
It covers Russian, English, Ukrainian, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese spelling.
Does ORFO support Apple silicon Macs?
No. The listed macOS packages support x86 processors; M1, M2 and other ARM-compatible processors are not supported.
What applications can ORFO integrate with?
Listed compatibility includes Microsoft Office 2007–2019 and 365, LibreOffice 3.3–5.x 32-bit, Apache OpenOffice 3.3–4.x and other applications.
Facts from ORFO's own pages
- Desktop app
- Yes · orfo.ru, 20 Sept 2026
- Dictionary
- The Russian dictionary contains more than 300,000 lexemes, according to the product page. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · orfo.ru, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Moscow, Russia · orfo.ru, 28 Sept 2026
- Included tools
- The Windows package includes ORFO Editor, ORFO Agent, a thesaurus, and a Russian grammar reference. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The Windows package lists compatibility with Microsoft Office 2007–2019 and 365, LibreOffice 3.3–5.x 32-bit, Apache OpenOffice 3.3–4.x, and other listed applications. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes the package as a solution for working with text documents and offers separate licensing for organizations. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The Максимальный Windows package checks spelling in Russian, English, Ukrainian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Languages supported
- 1 · orfo.ru, 20 Sept 2026
- License and updates
- The product license has no time limit, while updates to the program and dictionaries are included for one year after purchase. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Online service
- A customer with an active one-year subscription can use ORFO Online without limits after activating the product key. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Organization licensing
- The product page directs organizations seeking licenses or technology modules to [email protected]. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Platform limit
- The macOS package supports x86 processors; the page says M1, M2, and other ARM-compatible processors are not supported. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- ORFO is a spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style checking system for text. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Russian language tools
- The product page says its Russian grammar and style module uses more than 30,000 rules and algorithms for agreement and punctuation. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Security and registry
- The homepage states that the product is included in the Russian Unified Register of Software, number 4409, dated 16 April 2018. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Style suggestions
- Yes · orfo.ru, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- The system administrator manual lists support by email at [email protected] and by phone at +7 (495) 258-28-10. · downloads.informatic.ru, 8 Oct 2026
- Tone detection
- No · orfo.ru, 20 Sept 2026
- Trial
- The downloads page lists trial versions for the Windows and macOS packages. · orfo.ru, 8 Oct 2026
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