SoftMaker FreeOffice

What SoftMaker FreeOffice is

SoftMaker FreeOffice is a desktop suite for writing documents, working with spreadsheets, and preparing presentations. It includes TextMaker, PlanMaker, and Presentations, and SoftMaker describes the suite as compatible with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. TextMaker opens and saves DOC and DOCX files, exports documents directly to PDF, and provides spell checking in 85 languages. PlanMaker offers more than 430 calculation functions and supports worksheets up to one million rows and 16,384 columns. Presentations includes animations and slide transitions. Users can choose ribbons or classic menus and toolbars, or switch on a touchscreen mode with larger icons and more spacing. Downloads are offered for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the suite supports offline editing and track changes. FreeOffice is free for personal and business use. Its license permits one copy on up to three computers in a family household, or on one computer belonging to an organization. Linux installations contain 64-bit applications and do not support 32-bit distributions.

Who it suits

FreeOffice suits people or organizations looking for a free desktop office suite for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. It is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, subject to the stated Linux architecture limit.

Limits

The free plan allows one copy on up to three computers in one family household, or on one organization computer. Linux requires a 64-bit distribution; Mac requires macOS 10.14 or later, and Windows downloads are listed for Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 or later.

Getting started

1. Visit the FreeOffice website.
2. Choose the download for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
3. Check that your system meets the listed platform requirements.
4. Install FreeOffice and choose ribbons or classic menus and toolbars if desired.

Verdict

FreeOffice brings document, spreadsheet, and presentation tools together with compatibility for common Microsoft Office file types. Check the license’s computer limit and the platform requirements, especially the 64-bit Linux restriction.