Why I quit LibreOffice for its open-source rival
Mar 28, 2026 | Guides
Free and open-source software gets a lot of praise thanks to how good it ends up being, especially compared to proprietary software. For years, I thought LibreOffice was the best option, especially with its new update this year. However, its push for feature parity and constant interface changes, which often mimicked the commercial rivals it wanted to replace, eventually made using it more of a hassle than a help. This evolution, while technically impressive, means sacrificing some stability and workflow consistency. I found my answer in Apache OpenOffice.