What is this all about?
Did you know that there is a completely free software suite that can do everything that Microsoft Office can do and more? That’s right! It’s called LibreOffice and it’s completely free and open source.
Most small and medium businesses can easily do with LibreOffice Community Edition. However, they do offer an Enterprise Edition which includes support and custom new features that may not make it to the Community Edition.
Let’s compare LibreOffice and Microsoft Office!
LibreOffice runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS so you will have no problem using it on any platform your business uses. They have you covered.
| LibreOffice | Microsoft Office |
|---|---|
| Writer | Word |
| Calc | Excel |
| Impress | Power Point |
| Base | Access |
| Draw | Visio |
* LibreOffice does not include a Teams or Outlook replacement. However, other software applications are freely available. For example, Thunderbird, is a great replacement for Outlook.
Here is a short video demonstration.
What does this mean for you?
This means that your business can save money. Not having to pay for a license or subscription to Microsoft products if the need isn’t there is great. One of the major considerations here is where your documents will be stored. With an online solutions like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace you have the luxury of storing your documents online it mitigates some of the risk of data loss.
Here at Southwest Tech Solutions, we can help you determine what solution is best for your business based on needs, functionality, and budget. Get in touch with us today to find out more!
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