Apache OpenOffice is the long-running open-source office suite from which LibreOffice was forked. It remains a familiar, stable option, though most users now find LibreOffice the more actively developed of the two.
Why choose Apache OpenOffice?
Apache OpenOffice is the long-running open-source office suite from which LibreOffice was forked. It remains a familiar, stable option, though most users now find LibreOffice the more actively developed of the two.
Apache OpenOffice is open source, so the source code is public, the licence cannot be withdrawn, and no company can move it behind a paywall later. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and it comes from Apache Software Foundation rather than from a repackager — this page sends you to www.openoffice.org, the publisher's own site, so what you install is the authentic signed build.
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Apache OpenOffice features
- Full word processor, spreadsheet and presentation apps
- Opens legacy OpenOffice and Microsoft formats
- Apache Software Foundation project
- Free for commercial use
How to download and install Apache OpenOffice on Windows
- Use the official source. The download button on this page opens www.openoffice.org, the publisher's own site — that is the safe route. If you would rather we double-check the current link first, ask and we email it. Either way, never take a apache openoffice download from a mirror or a "download manager" portal, which is where bundled adware comes from.
- Pick the build for your system. Apache OpenOffice runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. On Windows take the 64-bit package unless you are on an old 32-bit installation.
- Run the installer and accept the defaults. Apache Software Foundation ships no bundled extra software with it, so there is nothing to untick.
- Open it once before you need it. Confirming it launches and sees your files or hardware takes a minute now and saves a problem later.
- Keep it updated. Update from inside the program or from www.openoffice.org — update prompts arriving by email or pop-up are not from the publisher.
Downloading Apache OpenOffice in India
Apache OpenOffice is the same software worldwide — there is no separate India build, no regional licence and nothing extra to pay. A apache openoffice download in India gets the identical package everyone else receives, straight from www.openoffice.org.
We link only to that official source, so a apache openoffice setup download India from this page cannot arrive wrapped in a third-party installer. That matters more than download speed: the adware people blame on "free software" almost always comes from a mirror site, never from the publisher.
Is Apache OpenOffice really free?
Open Source. Source code is public; free to use, study and modify. You can download and use it without paying, and without creating an account with us.
How to download Apache OpenOffice safely
Use the request button on this page and we will email you the current link for www.openoffice.org — the publisher's own website — so you receive the authentic, digitally signed build. We do not host, mirror, patch or repackage this software in any way.
Avoid third-party "download manager" sites offering Apache OpenOffice. They commonly wrap the genuine installer in their own bundler, which is how adware and browser hijackers get onto a machine that the user believed was clean.
Alternatives to Apache OpenOffice
Other free office & productivity software worth comparing before you decide:
LibreOffice
The leading free office suite — a genuine Microsoft Office alternative.
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ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors
The office suite with the closest Microsoft Office compatibility.
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WPS Office
Polished, lightweight office suite with a strong mobile version.
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Obsidian
Linked note-taking over plain Markdown files you own.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Apache OpenOffice download free?
Yes. Apache OpenOffice is open-source software — free to download, use and keep, with no paid edition, no trial period and no feature held behind a key.
Is Apache OpenOffice safe to download?
It is, provided it comes from www.openoffice.org — Apache Software Foundation's own site, which is where the link we send you points. We host no installer of our own and never repackage software. Nearly every "free software gave me a virus" story traces back to a third-party download portal rather than the publisher.
Which platforms does Apache OpenOffice run on?
Apache OpenOffice runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Take the build that matches your operating system; on Windows that means the 64-bit package unless you are running an old 32-bit installation.
Do I need an account to download Apache OpenOffice?
Not with us — FreeSoftwareX has no accounts, no paywall and no download gate. Ask for the link and we email it to you. Apache Software Foundation may ask you to register on their own site, which is their choice rather than ours.
What are the best free alternatives to Apache OpenOffice?
The closest free office & productivity options are LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors, WPS Office. Each is listed here with its own licence, platforms and features so you can compare them properly rather than guessing.
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