Regarding office suites, we know that most users use Office because it is usually installed in Windows, at least in the original versions of Microsoft's computer operating system. However, if you do not have it, you do not want to pay for it, or it does not convince you, you should know that there are some interesting variants, such as LibreOffice.

As its name suggests, LibreOffice is nothing more than an office suite in the Office style but with the enormous advantage that it is free to download and install, offering the same contents as the one on which it is based. Thanks to this service, you will be able to access internal applications that emulate those of Microsoft, namely the following:

Operation

Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Math, and Base.

For the avoidance of doubt, the equivalences are as follows:

• Writer: text editor

• Calc: spreadsheet

• Base: database

• Impress: presentations

• Draw: diagrams and graphics

• Math: mathematical formula editor

The most interesting thing about LibreOffice is that although it does not cost a penny, it allows us to access the same main functions we can find in the Office of a lifetime. It is an alternative that, in many ways, is easier to use daily, which is why it is so valued by novice users or those who do not have much knowledge in the field.

LibreOffice also adds a fundamental feature: assured compatibility with all the documents we have generated in Office. You don't need to convert their formats or anything like that. No matter if it is a text, a presentation, or graphics you have created from the Microsoft platform, in all cases, you will be able to open the contents without any problems thanks to this program.

In the same way, LibreOffice is fully compatible with PDF documents, which we know are very fashionable these days, especially in professional environments, so you will have no problems opening them. As you can see, installing this software won't need others to assist you.

And as if all of the above were not enough, do not lose sight of the LibreOffice user experience is also customizable and can be improved thanks to the huge number of extensions that this office suite offers. Undoubtedly, these add-ons are worth a look because the reality is that more than one can help us a lot, so we recommend that you check them out.

The user interface of LibreOffice is probably the weakest point of this application, considering that it does not lack power or features. Still, it is somewhat obsolete when we analyze its aesthetics in detail. There is the feeling at times that the movements of the different elements that appear on the screen are somewhat slow. Undoubtedly the developers could do more in this regard here.

Keep in mind

First of all, LibreOffice is fully translated into other languages. However, the names of some of the functions remain in English, something we appreciate because it is much easier to enjoy its features. Then, there is a Help section that could assist you when you have problems using it.

The Best

LibreOffice has many positive features, among which we believe undoubtedly stands out because it is not only completely free but also open source, so we can make the modifications we deem appropriate. To that, you have to add that it has the same tools as the usual Office, and thanks to its many extensions, we can customize our user experience without problems.

The Worst

The little bit we already commented on, and there is no doubt that the only weak point of LibreOffice has to do with a user interface that, to be honest, is not up to the possibilities of this program. If in terms of functionality, there is nothing to envy in Microsoft's suite, in the visual aspect, the differences are noticeable. Sometimes we will even believe we are using an old version of Office. That says it all.

Rating

LibreOffice is an office suite that allows you to work with the same tools and contents as Office, but with the enormous advantage that you don't have to pay to install it on your PC, which is great news. However, these days other applications could be included in the same segment that, with similar objectives and power, are much more pleasing to the eye.