Explore how Microsoft Office's shift toward subscription-based models like Microsoft 365 and forced AI integrations impacts users and software choices.
Compare standalone editions, free web tools, open-source desktop suites, and alternatives that let you keep full control over your workflow.
The free option through the browser
The company offers a free version that runs directly from a web browser. By signing up for an account, users gain access to basic versions of programs for text, calculations, presentations, notes, forms, group communication and to-do lists.
This solution is convenient, but it has significant limitations. It lacks advanced features like macros and watermarks, requires a stable internet connection, and relies on storage space that offers a free limit of five gigabytes.
The applications you install on your computer
For those who prefer programs that run directly on their device, there are free open source options or alternative packages.
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OnlyOffice is a free suite that supports documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs, using a tabbed interface. It saves files in the standard formats of well-known programs and allows users to completely disable artificial intelligence features through the settings.
Another popular choice is LibreOffice, a suite that opens its applications separately and includes tools for math, charting, and databases. It uses open file formats by default and doesn't include artificial intelligence features. There are other options, of course, such as WPS Office, but it includes ads and artificial intelligence, making it less straightforward than the previous suggestions.
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