Free
Free plan available
Compared with LibreOffice
- Built in India (Chennai)
Office suites & productivity · Alternatives
Best LibreOffice alternatives in India (2026)
LibreOffice is an office suites & productivity product from The Document Foundation, Berlin, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to LibreOffice are Zoho Sheet (Free), Apache OpenOffice (Free), Apple iWork (Free), Zoho Show (Free) and Google Calendar (Free). Zoho Sheet is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹58/month.
Why businesses look for a LibreOffice alternative
Indian support and GST
LibreOffice is built in Germany. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
LibreOffice alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches LibreOffice's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | LibreOffice (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Sheet | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Apache OpenOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Apple iWork | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Show | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 5 |  Google Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Gmail | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoho Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Thunderbird | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Notion Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  WPS Office | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Zoho Tables | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  OnlyOffice | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  FreeOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Stackby | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Zoho Mail | ₹58/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Airtable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Rows | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Grist | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Baserow | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Microsoft Outlook | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 LibreOffice alternatives in detail
2. Apache OpenOffice
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Open-source office suite.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
4. Zoho Show
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.8/5
Online presentation tool.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with LibreOffice
- Built in India (Chennai)
5. Google Calendar
Google · Mountain View · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Calendar and scheduling.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
7. Zoho Calendar
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Online calendar from Zoho.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with LibreOffice
- Built in India (Chennai)
Free
Free plan available
9. Notion Calendar
Notion Labs · San Francisco · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Calendar linked to Notion.
Free
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
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How to choose a LibreOffice alternative
- Price per user per year across three or four seats adds up — compare Zoho Workplace if budget matters.
- Check compatibility with Excel-heavy workflows before switching suites.
- Look at storage limits and email archiving.
LibreOffice alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to LibreOffice in 2026?+
The closest matches to LibreOffice on App Advisor are Zoho Sheet (Free), Apache OpenOffice (Free), Apple iWork (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match LibreOffice, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to LibreOffice?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Sheet (Free), Apache OpenOffice (Free), Apple iWork (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to LibreOffice?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Mail starts lowest at ₹58/mo. Zoho Sheet also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to LibreOffice?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Sheet (Free), Zoho Show (Free), Zoho Calendar (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
LibreOffice vs Zoho Sheet: which is better?+
Zoho Sheet is the closest match to LibreOffice in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these LibreOffice alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category LibreOffice also covers, and The Document Foundation's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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