Free
Free plan available
Compared with Apache OpenOffice
- Built in India (Chennai)
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Best Apache OpenOffice alternatives in India (2026)
Apache OpenOffice is an office suites & productivity product from Apache Software Foundation, Wilmington, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Apache OpenOffice are Zoho Sheet (Free), LibreOffice (Free), Apple iWork (Free), Zoho Show (Free) and Google Calendar (Free). Zoho Sheet is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹58/month.
Why businesses look for a Apache OpenOffice alternative
Indian support and GST
Apache OpenOffice is built in United States. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Apache OpenOffice alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Apache OpenOffice's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Apache OpenOffice (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Sheet | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Apache OpenOffice |
| 2 |  LibreOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Apple iWork | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | vs Apache OpenOffice |
| 4 |  Zoho Show | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Apache OpenOffice |
| 5 |  Google Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Gmail | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoho Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Thunderbird | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Notion Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  WPS Office | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Zoho Tables | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Apache OpenOffice |
| 12 |  OnlyOffice | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  FreeOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Stackby | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Zoho Mail | ₹58/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Airtable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Rows | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Grist | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Baserow | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Microsoft Outlook | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Apache OpenOffice alternatives in detail
2. LibreOffice
The Document Foundation · Berlin · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Free open-source office suite.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
4. Zoho Show
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.8/5
Online presentation tool.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Apache OpenOffice
- Built in India (Chennai)
5. Google Calendar
Google · Mountain View · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Calendar and scheduling.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
7. Zoho Calendar
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Online calendar from Zoho.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Apache OpenOffice
- Built in India (Chennai)
Free
Free plan available
9. Notion Calendar
Notion Labs · San Francisco · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Calendar linked to Notion.
Free
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Apache OpenOffice alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Apache OpenOffice alternative
- Price per user per year across three or four seats adds up — compare Zoho Workplace if budget matters.
- Check compatibility with Excel-heavy workflows before switching suites.
- Look at storage limits and email archiving.
Apache OpenOffice alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Apache OpenOffice in 2026?+
The closest matches to Apache OpenOffice on App Advisor are Zoho Sheet (Free), LibreOffice (Free), Apple iWork (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Apache OpenOffice, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Apache OpenOffice?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Sheet (Free), LibreOffice (Free), Apple iWork (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Apache OpenOffice?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Mail starts lowest at ₹58/mo. Zoho Sheet also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Apache OpenOffice?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Sheet (Free), Zoho Show (Free), Zoho Calendar (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Apache OpenOffice vs Zoho Sheet: which is better?+
Zoho Sheet is the closest match to Apache OpenOffice in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Apache OpenOffice alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Apache OpenOffice also covers, and Apache Software Foundation's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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