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SoftMaker Office
What SoftMaker Office is
SoftMaker Office is a paid office suite for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. It includes TextMaker, PlanMaker, and Presentations, and uses DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX as native formats. TextMaker can create PDF, PDF/A, and PDF forms with options such as password protection, encryption, accessibility, and font embedding. PlanMaker supports more than 80 chart types and opens and saves XLSX and XLS files, including password-protected files.
Writing tools include spell checking in more than 85 languages, LanguageTool grammar and style checking in over 30 languages, and DeepL translation in 30 languages. TextMaker supports Zotero and includes DeepL and ChatGPT features. NX Universal includes annual allowances of 1 million translation characters, 5 million AI text characters, and 100 AI images; monthly subscriptions include 100,000, 500,000, and 10 respectively. Prices include $2.99 per month for NX Home monthly, $4.99 per month for NX Universal monthly, $29.90 per year for NX Home annual, $39.90 per year for the first year of NX Universal annual, and $139.95 once for Office Professional 2026. A 30-day trial is available.
Who it suits
It suits people who need word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations across desktop and mobile platforms. Its household and company licensing terms differ, so the intended use and number of devices matter when choosing a plan.
What it does well
- DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX are native formats.
- TextMaker creates PDF and PDF/A files.
- PlanMaker supports more than 80 chart types.
- Spell checking covers more than 85 languages.
- Available on desktop and mobile platforms.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Several features are Windows-only.
- Real-time co-editing is not available.
Limits
The NX Home plans allow household use on up to five computers and five mobile devices; commercial use is limited to one computer and one mobile device. Office Professional 2026 allows household use on up to five computers and commercial use on one computer, with a secondary use right for the primary user's portable computer. The trial lasts 30 days; NX Universal AI and translation allowances vary by monthly or annual subscription.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SoftMaker Office Professional 2026 | one-time purchase; upgrade US$79.95 · Windows, macOS and Linux · licensed for 5 household computers or 1 organizational computer · service packs and security fixes, no future feature upgrades | $149.95, paid once |
| SoftMaker Office NX Home (monthly) | US$2.99 per month · Up to 5 computers and 5 mobile devices · Household license; commercial use is limited to 1 computer and 1 mobile device | $2.99 a month |
| SoftMaker Office NX Home (annual) | US$29.90 per year · Up to 5 computers and 5 mobile devices · Household license; commercial use is limited to 1 computer and 1 mobile device | $29.90 a year |
| SoftMaker Office NX Universal (annual) | US$39.90 for the first year; page lists US$49.90 before discount · Up to 5 computers and 5 mobile devices for household use · Commercial use: 1 computer and 1 mobile device · Includes updates and upgrades during subscription | $39.90 a year |
| SoftMaker Office NX Universal | first year; regular price US$49.90/year or US$4.99/month · Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android · 5 household computers or 1 organizational computer · 100,000 translation characters/month · 500,000 AI-text characters/month · 10 AI images/month | $39.90 |
| SoftMaker Office NX Universal (monthly) | US$4.99 per month · Up to 5 computers and 5 mobile devices for household use · Commercial use: 1 computer and 1 mobile device · Includes updates and upgrades during subscription | $4.99 a month |
As softmaker.de lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the SoftMaker Office website.
- Choose an NX subscription or Office Professional 2026, or start the 30-day trial.
- Download the version for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS.
- Install the suite and use TextMaker, PlanMaker, and Presentations for documents, spreadsheets, and slides.
Verdict
SoftMaker Office brings document, spreadsheet, and presentation tools together with broad file-format and language support. It has paid subscriptions and a one-time purchase option, plus a 30-day trial; some listed features are Windows-only.
Questions
How much does SoftMaker Office cost?
NX Home costs $2.99 a month or $29.90 a year. NX Universal costs $4.99 a month or 39.90 USD for the first year, with US$49.90 listed before discount. Office Professional 2026 is $139.95, paid once.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. A 30-day trial is available.
Which platforms does it support?
SoftMaker Office supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. The listed requirements include Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.14 or later, x64 Linux, Android 9 or higher, and iOS 14 or higher.
Which apps are included?
The suite includes TextMaker for word processing, PlanMaker for spreadsheets, and Presentations for slides.
Does it work with Microsoft Office files?
DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX are native formats. PlanMaker also opens and saves XLS and password-protected XLSX and XLS files.
What are the NX Universal AI allowances?
Annual subscriptions include 1 million translation characters, 5 million AI text characters, and 100 AI images per year. Monthly subscriptions include 100,000 translation characters, 500,000 AI text characters, and 10 AI images.
Facts from SoftMaker Office's own pages
- AI allowance
- NX Universal includes per year 1 million translation characters, 5 million AI text characters, and 100 AI images; monthly subscriptions include 100,000, 500,000, and 10 respectively. · softmaker.com, 4 Oct 2026
- AI and language integrations
- NX Universal includes LanguageTool, DeepL translation, ChatGPT writing functions, AI image creation and Duden language tools. · softmaker.com, 15 Oct 2026
- API limitation
- BasicMaker does not compile standalone executables and is unavailable on macOS and Linux. · help.softmaker.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud integrations
- The comparison page lists direct access to Google Drive and Dropbox files from the applications. · softmaker.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- SoftMaker publishes online and PDF manuals for Office applications and BasicMaker. · softmaker.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Document export
- TextMaker can create PDF and PDF/A files and PDF forms, with options including password protection, encryption, accessibility, and font embedding. · softmaker.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Nuremberg, Germany · softmaker.de, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- TextMaker supports Zotero for academic documents and includes DeepL translation and ChatGPT AI features. · softmaker.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- SoftMaker describes Office as suitable for business and personal use and lists separate household and company licensing conditions. · softmaker.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Limit: cloud collaboration
- A G2 reviewer said synchronization with cloud storage was not easy, and another noted that cloud or web deployment was unavailable. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: missing collaboration tools
- A Capterra reviewer wanted Microsoft Teams-like collaboration and integrated email. · capterra.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: pivot-table sorting
- A Trustpilot reviewer reported that PlanMaker pivot tables could not sort by values in ascending or descending order. · trustpilot.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: update and uninstall problems
- Trustpilot reviewers described failed updates, difficult uninstallation and repeated newsletter opt-out problems. · trustpilot.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Linux installation
- The Linux installer supports 64-bit x86_64/amd64 distributions and adds a SoftMaker repository for service-pack updates. · softmaker.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Maker founded
- SoftMaker states that it has developed office software since 1987. · softmaker.net, 15 Oct 2026
- Maker legal name
- The developer is SoftMaker Software GmbH, registered in Nuremberg, Germany. · loadandhelp.de, 15 Oct 2026
- Microsoft compatibility
- DOCX, XLSX and PPTX are the suite's default native formats, allowing direct exchange with Microsoft Office files. · softmaker.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Mobile cloud storage
- Android applications can access Google Drive, Dropbox, Nextcloud and other cloud services while retaining local file access. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- BasicMaker macros, the advanced font manager, and several other listed features are Windows-only. · softmaker.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Office formats
- The suite uses DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX as native formats, allowing work with those Microsoft Office file types without conversion. · softmaker.com, 4 Oct 2026
- OLE automation
- TextMaker and PlanMaker expose OLE Automation objects such as TextMaker.Application and PlanMaker.Application. · help.softmaker.com, 15 Oct 2026
- PDF and QR features
- The 2026 desktop release can insert PDFs as graphics and create multiline and EPC banking QR codes. · softmaker.com, 15 Oct 2026
- PlanMaker
- PlanMaker provides spreadsheets, charts, dynamic arrays, XLOOKUP and about 30 additional calculation functions introduced in the 2026 version. · softmaker.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Praise: affordability and familiarity
- G2 reviewers repeatedly describe SoftMaker Office as a low-cost, familiar Microsoft Office alternative with little training required. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026
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