G2 Vendor Directory

OpenOffice vs. iWork

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

MetricOpenOffice

by The Apache Software Foundation

iWork

by Apple

Overall rating4.34.6
Review count31222
Ease of use8.79.7
Ease of setup9.39.4
Quality of support7.68.9
Meets requirements8.79.0
NPS51.14754172.727273
Small Business60.6%54.5%
Mid-Market21.9%27.3%
Enterprise17.4%18.2%
Total page views540146
Total LLM citations1,885199

OpenOffice

Apache OpenOffice is a free and open-source productivity suite that offers a comprehensive set of applications for various office tasks. It includes Writer for word processing, Calc for spreadsheets, Impress for presentations, Draw for graphics, Base for database management, and Math for formula editing. Designed to be compatible with other major office suites, Apache OpenOffice supports the OpenDocument Format (ODF) and can handle files from Microsoft Office and other formats. Its user-friendly interface and extensive language support make it accessible to a global audience.

Pros

  • User Interface
  • Helpful
  • Ease of Use
  • Easy Sharing

iWork

Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are the best ways to create amazing work. Templates and design tools make it easy to get started. You can even add illustrations and notations using Apple Pencil on your iPad. And with real‑time collaboration, your team can work together, whether they’re on Mac, iPad, or iPhone, or using a PC.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • User Interface
  • Document Management
  • Cloud-Based Services
  • Cloud Storage
  • Free