I tried these 5 free apps to find the best Microsoft 365 alternative

LibreOffice offers a free, open-source alternative to Microsoft Office 365 with a familiar interface. FreeOffice provides a ...

I finally found a better office app than Microsoft 365

Apple users aren't left out, and OnlyOffice offers versions for macOS 10.13 and higher, as well as for 10.12 and lower. I ...
CNET

Here's How to Get Microsoft 365 for Free, but There's A Catch

There are ways for everyone to get variations of Microsoft 365 for free, which includes access to Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and more. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and ...
SlashGear

Microsoft Pilots Free Office Apps, But Will It Be Worth The Annoying Ads?

Ask anyone what the most annoying part of their digital existence is, and most likely the answer will be "ads." We have to endure them on social media, using Google, and while visiting websites. Even ...
The Verge

Microsoft is testing free Office for Windows apps with ads

The free desktop versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint lack certain features in addition to running ads. The free desktop versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint lack certain features in addition to ...
PC World

Older Office 365 app versions will lose three features soon. Update now!

Earlier this month, Microsoft announced via admin center message that certain existing features will no longer be available in older versions of Office 365 apps starting end of January 2026. The ...