There are many alternatives available, but Apache OpenOffice is the first legitimate free contender to Microsoft Office. Read our review.

What is Apache OpenOffice? Apache OpenOffice (AOO) is free and open source software for office productivity owned by the Apache Software Foundation (ASF).

Lagging slightly behind Microsoft Office in features, Apache OpenOffice has a lot of functionality and flexibility, as well as tight integration among components. It's also free and open-source.

How to Install a Language for OpenOffice. Apache's OpenOffice suite supports almost three dozen languages through the installation of separate language packs.

Some open source supporters are still using Apache Open Office instead of LibreOffice. Christian Schaller thinks Apache should direct users from its website to LibreOffice instead ...