LibreOffice and OpenOffice are both free to download and use. Let’s get the pricing info out of the way first. Platform availability and price screenshot Technically, the latest released version of LibreOffice is 7.0.3, but this version hasn’t been tested as long as version 6.4.7 has and is generally for early adopters. Note: The following comparisons are based on the latest versions of LibreOffice and OpenOffice: LibreOffice 6.4.7 and OpenOffice 4.1.8.

We take a look at factors such as platform availability, ease of use, their respective features, and supported file formats. If you are, be sure to read our comparison guide below to see how they match up to each other.

LibreOffice is the clear winner, but which one works for you?īut you might be having trouble choosing between the two.

Java runtime environment 1.5.x or newerĪlso see Index of System Requirements for each version.

However, we strongly recommend the latest version of Oracle Java 8, or - for Linux users - OpenJDK 8.

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5.x is the minimum version required to use the full functionality of Apache OpenOffice that need Java (see Java and Apache OpenOffice).

1024 x 768 pixel or higher resolution with 16.7 million colors.

X-Server with 1024 x 768 pixel or higher resolution with at least 256 colors (16.7 million colors recommended).

Free memory of 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended).

Linux kernel version 2.6 or higher, glibc2 version 2.5 or higher.1024 x 768 pixel or higher resolution with at least 256 colors (16.7 million colors recommended).After installation and deletion of temporary installation files, Apache OpenOffice will use approximately 440 MB disk space. At least 650 MB available disk space for a default install via download.Free memory of 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM recommended).Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows 2012, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11.System Requirements for Apache OpenOffice 4.1.x Microsoft Windows

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