Head to head · Office suites & productivity
Apache OpenOffice vs Apple iWork
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Apache OpenOffice rates highest.
| Compare | Apache OpenOffice | Apple iWork |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office suites & productivity | Office suites & productivity |
| Vendor | Apache Software Foundation | Apple |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, United States | Cupertino, United States |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2000 | 2005 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Apache OpenOffice: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +26 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Documents, spreadsheets and presentations
- Business email with custom domain
- Calendar and scheduling
- Cloud storage and sharing
- Real-time collaboration
- Video meetings and chat
Apple iWork: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +21 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Documents, spreadsheets and presentations
- Business email with custom domain
- Calendar and scheduling
- Cloud storage and sharing
- Real-time collaboration
- Video meetings and chat
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Apache OpenOffice or Apple iWork?+
Apache OpenOffice scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.7/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Apache OpenOffice cheaper than Apple iWork?+
Apache OpenOffice starts at Free and Apple iWork at Free. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Apache OpenOffice to Apple iWork?+
Most office suites & productivity products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.
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