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Apache OpenOffice Writer vs. Microsoft Word

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricApache OpenOffice Writer

by The Apache Software Foundation

Microsoft Word

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.34.7
Review count372,065
Ease of use8.69.3
Ease of setup10.09.5
Quality of support7.69.0
Meets requirements8.89.5
NPS52.77777882.714215
Small Business64.9%39.7%
Mid-Market21.6%31.7%
Enterprise13.5%28.6%
Total page views411,981
Total LLM citations845,806

Apache OpenOffice Writer

Writer has everything you would expect from a modern, fully equipped word processor. It is simple enough for a quick memo, yet powerful enough to create complete books with contents, diagrams, indexes, etc. You're free to concentrate on your ideas while Writer makes them look great.

Pros

  • Features

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is a comprehensive word processing application developed by Microsoft, first introduced in 1983. It enables users to create, edit, format, and share text documents efficiently. Over the years, Word has evolved into a versatile tool, offering a wide range of features that cater to both personal and professional document creation needs. Key Features and Functionality: - Text Editing and Formatting: Provides a rich set of tools for text manipulation, including font selection, size adjustment, color customization, and paragraph alignment.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • Simple
  • Easy Editing
  • Templates
  • Easy Creation