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# Compare LibreOffice vs ONLYOFFICE Docs

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> Detailed comparison between LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE Docs. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | LibreOffice | ONLYOFFICE Docs |
| **Overall rating** | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 2235 | 105 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$1,500.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### LibreOffice

Suite of document management solutions for businesses, charities and government organizations with a template repository, autocorrect dictionary, built-in wizards, and more.

### ONLYOFFICE Docs

\- Users of file-sharing, content management, document management and e-learning systems;&#10;- Developers of web applications;&#10;- SMBs and large enterprises operating in various industries and sectors.

## Key features

### LibreOffice

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Document Capture
- Document Editing
- Document Generation
- Document Review
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- File Conversion
- File Recovery
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Offline Access
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage

### ONLYOFFICE Docs

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Document Editing
- Document Generation
- Document Review
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- File Conversion
- File Recovery
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Offline Access
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage

## Links

- [View LibreOffice Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/158981/libreoffice)
- [View ONLYOFFICE Docs Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1012650/onlyoffice-docs)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/158981/1012650/libreoffice/vs/onlyoffice-docs)

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