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# Compare Apache OpenOffice vs SoftMaker Office

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> Detailed comparison between Apache OpenOffice and SoftMaker Office. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Apache OpenOffice | SoftMaker Office |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 499 | 13 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$79.95 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat | Email/Help Desk, Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation | Documentation |

## Best for

### Apache OpenOffice

On-premise open productivity suite of applications that provides businesses of all sizes with word processor, calculator, multimedia dashboard, data manipulation tools, equation editor and more.

### SoftMaker Office

Alternative to Microsoft Office for home, small business and medium to large organizations.

## Key features

### Apache OpenOffice

- API
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualisation
- Database Creation
- Design Management
- Document Management
- File Management
- Graphical Workflow Editor
- Multi-Language
- Office Suite
- Organisational Charting
- Presentation Tools
- Productivity Tools
- Reporting & Statistics

### SoftMaker Office

- Business Process Automation
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Import/Export
- Document Management
- Drag & Drop
- Notes Management
- Office Suite
- Presentation Tools
- Productivity Tools

## Links

- [View Apache OpenOffice Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/160717/apache-openoffice)
- [View SoftMaker Office Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/194602/softmaker-office)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/160717/194602/apache-openoffice/vs/softmaker-office)

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