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ONLYOFFICE Desktop

Free office editors with a familiar ribbon layout and strong .docx fidelity.

Open SourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiPhone & iPad
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Official source: onlyoffice.comLast verified: awaiting review · How we check softwareDeveloper: Ascensio System

What is ONLYOFFICE Desktop?

Free office editors with a familiar ribbon layout and strong .docx fidelity.

Key features

  • Tabbed documents
  • Very good Office file compatibility
  • PDF editing and forms

Who should use ONLYOFFICE Desktop?

Supported platforms

PlatformHow to get it
Windows
macOS
Linux
Android
iPhone & iPad

Pricing & licence

Open Source Free and open source

Open source: the source code is public, so anyone can inspect it, and it's free to use.

Prices change, so check onlyoffice.com for current pricing.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Feels like Microsoft Office
  • Free desktop apps

Cons

  • Fewer advanced features than LibreOffice

Installation

Windows

Windows · Winget
PS> winget install --id ONLYOFFICE.DesktopEditors --exact --source winget

Install ONLYOFFICE Desktop with the rest of your Windows setup

macOS

Mac · Homebrew
$ brew install --cask onlyoffice

Install ONLYOFFICE Desktop with the rest of your macOS setup

Linux

Linux · Flatpak (any distribution)
$ flatpak install flathub org.onlyoffice.desktopeditors

Install ONLYOFFICE Desktop with the rest of your Linux setup

Package names were checked against each official package registry, and commands install the same software as the official download. Only run commands you understand.

Alternatives to ONLYOFFICE Desktop

  • LibreOffice iconLibreOfficeFull free office suite: documents, spreadsheets and presentations.View Alternative
  • Microsoft 365Microsoft's Office apps, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with OneDrive cloud storage, by subscription.View Alternative

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ONLYOFFICE Desktop FAQ

Is ONLYOFFICE Desktop free?

Free and open source. It's also open source.

Which platforms does ONLYOFFICE Desktop support?

ONLYOFFICE Desktop is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone & iPad.

Can I install ONLYOFFICE Desktop with Winget?

Yes. Run "winget install --id ONLYOFFICE.DesktopEditors --exact --source winget" in PowerShell or Windows Terminal. The package ID was checked against Microsoft's official Winget repository.

Can I install ONLYOFFICE Desktop with Homebrew?

Yes. Run "brew install --cask onlyoffice" in Terminal.

What are the alternatives to ONLYOFFICE Desktop?

Common alternatives include LibreOffice and Microsoft 365. See the full list of ONLYOFFICE Desktop alternatives for how they differ.

Where can I download ONLYOFFICE Desktop safely?

From the official website, onlyoffice.com, or from Google Play. Aptorise links only to official sources and never hosts installers.