10 Best Office Suites of 2026

1. 1

   Microsoft 365

   Microsoft's subscription suite of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint for businesses and households.

   9.1overall

   Microsoft's subscription suite of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint for businesses and households.

   Best forOrganizations that exchange Office files with clients and need desktop apps, email and identity management in one plan.

   Adoption data

   450 millionMicrosoft said paid Microsoft 365 commercial seats grew 6 percent year over year to more than 450 million in its fiscal second quarter of 2026.

   Microsoft, Microsoft Investor Relations: Earnings Release FY26 Q2 (2026): “And paid M365 commercial seats grew 6% year-over-year to over 450 million with installed base expansion across all customer segments”

   Microsoft 365 is the office suite most organizations already know, and the seat count shows it: Microsoft reported more than 450 million paid commercial seats in its fiscal second quarter of 2026, growing 6 percent a year, mostly among small businesses and frontline workers. The entry Business Basic plan costs $7.00 per user per month paid yearly and includes web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, custom business email, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint. Desktop apps start with Business Standard at $23.50, which now bundles Copilot, and Business Premium at $32.00 adds policy-based identity and access management. Microsoft also sells cheaper versions without Teams, starting at $5.40. The main drawbacks are the lack of desktop apps on the entry tier, the 300-user cap on business plans, and usage-based billing for some advanced AI features. For any company that trades Office files every day, the compatibility advantage is hard to match.

   Strengths

   • +Native Office file formats used by most clients and partners
   • +Plans with and without Teams let buyers avoid paying for a chat tool they do not use
   • +Business Premium adds policy-based identity and access controls

   Limitations

   • −Business Basic has no desktop apps
   • −Business plans are capped at 300 users
   • −Some advanced AI features carry usage-based billing on top of the seat price

   SummaryMicrosoft 365 is the safest choice for most businesses and the clear leader on paid seats. Smaller teams that only need web editors can save money with Zoho Workplace or Google Workspace.

2. 2

   Google Workspace

   Google's browser-based suite of Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Meet and Chat with Gemini built in.

   8.8overall

   Google's browser-based suite of Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Meet and Chat with Gemini built in.

   Best forTeams that work in the browser and want real-time co-editing and pooled storage.

   Adoption data

   10 millionGoogle's country head for Workspace in India and South Asia said in December 2024 that Workspace had more than 3 billion monthly active users and a paying customer base above 10 million.

   YourStory, India surpasses the US as Gmail's highest monthly user base (2024): “Google Workspace boasts over 3 billion monthly active users globally and a paying customer base exceeding 10 million”

   Google Workspace is the main alternative to Microsoft 365 and the natural pick for teams that already work in Gmail and the browser. Every plan includes Gmail with custom business email, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive and Meet, with storage pooled across the organization: 30 GB per user on Business Starter, 2 TB on Business Standard and 5 TB on Business Plus and Enterprise Plus. Gemini is included in Gmail on Starter and spreads to Docs, Meet and other apps on Standard. Higher plans add Vault for retention and archiving, secure LDAP and endpoint management. Google's Workspace country head for India and South Asia put the paying customer base above 10 million in December 2024, alongside more than 3 billion monthly active users across free and paid accounts. Starter, Standard and Plus plans are limited to 300 users. The pricing page displayed Polish zloty from our location, so we have not recorded a USD price.

   Strengths

   • +Strong browser collaboration with no installs
   • +Storage is pooled across the organization
   • +14-day trial at no cost

   Limitations

   • −Prices showed in PLN from our location, so the USD price is pending
   • −Starter, Standard and Plus are capped at 300 users
   • −Offline desktop editing is weaker than installed suites

   SummaryGoogle Workspace is the best choice for browser-first teams that value co-editing and pooled storage. Firms that depend on complex Excel or Word files will find Microsoft 365 more compatible.

3. 3

   Zoho Workplace

   Zoho's suite of Mail, Writer, Sheet, Show, WorkDrive, Cliq and Meeting for businesses.

   8.4overall

   Zoho's suite of Mail, Writer, Sheet, Show, WorkDrive, Cliq and Meeting for businesses.

   Best forSmall and midsize businesses that want email plus documents at the lowest per-seat price.

   Adoption data

   450,000Zoho says more than 450,000 customers worldwide use Zoho Workplace.

   Zoho, Zoho Workplace (2026): “Trusted by over 450,000 customers globally”

   Zoho Workplace bundles business email, document editors, file storage, chat and meetings at a fraction of the market leaders' price. Workplace Standard costs $3 per user per month billed annually or $4 monthly and includes enterprise-grade custom email with 30 GB of mail storage per user and WorkDrive team storage starting at 100 GB. Workplace Professional costs $6 annually or $7 monthly. Writer, Sheet and Show are designed to work with existing Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, and a built-in tool moves mail, contacts and calendars from Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, with split delivery so part of a company can switch first. Security features include built-in SSO, directory, MFA and a password manager. Zoho says more than 450,000 customers use Workplace, well short of Microsoft and Google but a sizable base. A Mail Free plan covers up to 5 users, and the top edition can be trialed for 15 days without a card.

   Strengths

   • +Lowest verified paid suite price in this list
   • +Split delivery lets part of a company move first
   • +Free Mail plan for up to 5 users

   Limitations

   • −The free plan covers mail only, not the full suite
   • −Smaller ecosystem of third-party add-ons than Microsoft or Google
   • −Customer count is far below the two market leaders

   SummaryZoho Workplace is the best value business suite with verified pricing. Teams that need the deepest Office compatibility should still compare it with Microsoft 365.

4. 4

   LibreOffice

   Free and open source desktop office suite from The Document Foundation with Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base and Math.

   8.3overall

   Free and open source desktop office suite from The Document Foundation with Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base and Math.

   Best forIndividuals, schools and public bodies that want a full desktop suite at no license cost.

   Adoption data

   Tens of millionsThe Document Foundation says tens of millions of people use LibreOffice every day, and lists public sector deployments such as 120,000 PCs in Spain's Valencia region.

   The Document Foundation, Who uses LibreOffice? (2026): “Tens of millions of people around the world use LibreOffice every day, in homes, businesses, charities and government departments.”

   LibreOffice is the most complete free desktop suite, with six apps: Writer for documents, Calc for spreadsheets, Impress for presentations, Draw for diagrams, Base for databases and Math for formulas. It is developed by a community around The Document Foundation and released as free and open source software, with version 26.8 current at the time of our check. The project says tens of millions of people use it every day and lists large public sector moves, including 120,000 PCs in the Valencia regional administration and more than 100,000 computers at Italy's Ministry of Defence. Businesses can buy long-term support versions from ecosystem partners. The trade-offs are the absence of bundled email and cloud storage, no built-in real-time co-editing, and occasional formatting differences with complex Microsoft files. For anyone who mainly writes and calculates offline, it removes the subscription entirely.

   Strengths

   • +No license cost for any user
   • +Includes a database app and a formula editor that most suites lack
   • +Used in large government migrations

   Limitations

   • −No built-in cloud storage or email
   • −Real-time co-editing needs a separate server product such as Collabora Online
   • −Microsoft format fidelity can vary with complex files

   SummaryLibreOffice is the best free desktop suite for individuals and budget-conscious organizations. Teams that need live collaboration should pair it with a server product or pick a cloud suite.

5. 5

   WPS Office

   Kingsoft Office's free suite with Writer, Spreadsheet, Presentation and PDF tools, and paid Pro plans with AI features.

   8.3overall

   Kingsoft Office's free suite with Writer, Spreadsheet, Presentation and PDF tools, and paid Pro plans with AI features.

   Best forIndividuals who want a free, Microsoft-compatible suite on PC and mobile.

   Adoption data

   600 millionKingsoft Office says WPS Office has more than 600 million monthly active users and is distributed in more than 220 countries and regions.

   Kingsoft Office (WPS), About WPS Office (2026): “With more than 600 million monthly active users, we are dedicated to providing a better "Workplace Platform Service".”

   WPS Office, made by Kingsoft Office, combines a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation app and PDF editor in a single program for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS, with an online editor as well. Kingsoft says it has more than 600 million monthly active users across more than 220 countries and regions and supports 46 languages, the second-largest user figure in this list. The free Standard plan includes 1 GB of cloud storage for one user, while the paid tier raises storage to 20 GB and unlocks AI writing, summarizing, translation and slide generation, each subject to a daily usage limit after which the tools pause until the next day. WPS markets compatibility with Microsoft file formats and includes PDF conversion to and from Office formats. The pricing page loads its prices with JavaScript, so we could not record a verified USD price, and its business controls are thinner than those of the cloud suites.

   Strengths

   • +Free Standard plan with 1 GB of cloud storage
   • +Very large user base, especially on mobile
   • +PDF tools built into the same app

   Limitations

   • −Prices load dynamically and could not be verified in USD from our location
   • −AI tools pause after a daily usage limit
   • −Free tier is limited to one user

   SummaryWPS Office is a strong free choice for individuals who want Office-style apps and PDF tools in one place. Businesses that need admin controls and email should look at the cloud suites.

6. 6

   Apple iWork

   Apple's Pages, Numbers and Keynote apps for Mac, iPad and iPhone, with premium content in the Apple Creator Studio subscription.

   8.0overall

   Apple's Pages, Numbers and Keynote apps for Mac, iPad and iPhone, with premium content in the Apple Creator Studio subscription.

   Best forMac, iPad and iPhone users who want free, polished document and presentation apps.

   Adoption data

   584KApple's US App Store listing for Pages showed 584 thousand ratings with an average of 4.6 stars when we checked; Apple does not publish iWork user counts.

   Apple App Store, Pages: Create Documents App (2026): “584K Ratings 4.6”

   Apple's iWork apps, Pages, Numbers and Keynote, are free on Mac, iPad and iPhone, and Apple states that creating, viewing and editing documents in Pages and collaborating with others in real time does not require a subscription. Pages for iCloud lets people without an Apple device edit in a browser, and on iPad, Apple Pencil can turn handwriting into text. Apple Creator Studio is a subscription at $12.99 per month or $129 per year that adds premium content and AI features in Keynote, Pages, Numbers and Freeform alongside pro creative apps, with a one-month free trial and a $2.99 student and educator price. Family Sharing extends it to five other people. Apple does not publish iWork user counts; the US App Store listing for Pages alone showed 584 thousand ratings averaging 4.6 stars when we checked. The weak points are the lack of Windows and Android apps and the need to export files for Office users.

   Strengths

   • +Core apps are free on Apple devices
   • +Creator Studio can be shared with up to five other people through Family Sharing
   • +Student and educator Creator Studio price of $2.99 per month

   Limitations

   • −No native Windows or Android apps
   • −Files must be exported for colleagues on Microsoft Office
   • −Apple does not publish user numbers for iWork

   SummaryiWork is the best free suite for people who live on Apple devices. Mixed Windows and Mac teams will find Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace easier to share across.

7. 7

   ONLYOFFICE

   Open source document editors and collaboration rooms from Ascensio System that run in the cloud or on your own server.

   7.8overall

   Open source document editors and collaboration rooms from Ascensio System that run in the cloud or on your own server.

   Best forOrganizations that want Microsoft-compatible editors they can self-host or embed in their own platform.

   Adoption data

   21,000,000ONLYOFFICE says more than 21 million users worldwide use its products, and reports 101.6 million Docker pulls of ONLYOFFICE Docs.

   Ascensio System (ONLYOFFICE), ONLYOFFICE homepage (2026): “21,000,000 users worldwide across all ONLYOFFICE products”

   ONLYOFFICE builds document, spreadsheet and presentation editors that organizations can run on their own servers, use in the vendor's cloud, or embed in other software. Around the editors sit Rooms for collaboration and virtual data rooms with granular permissions and guest access, a Forms builder for collecting and analyzing data, and AI agents for writing, summarization and search with MCP server integration. More than 50 connectors link it to popular platforms, and free desktop and mobile apps are available. The self-hosted Docs Home edition costs $149 per server per year, Enterprise starts at $33 per connection per year from 50 connections, and a Developer edition for white-label use is sold on request. ONLYOFFICE says more than 21 million people use its products and counts 101.6 million Docker pulls of ONLYOFFICE Docs. The trade-off is that self-hosting means running and patching your own infrastructure, and there is no bundled email.

   Strengths

   • +Can run entirely on your own server
   • +Free desktop and mobile editors
   • +Developer edition for white-label embedding

   Limitations

   • −No bundled email service
   • −Enterprise pricing starts at 50 connections
   • −Self-hosting adds server maintenance work

   SummaryONLYOFFICE is a strong pick for organizations that want Office-style editors under their own control. Teams without IT staff will find a hosted suite simpler.

8. 8

   Proton Docs and Drive

   Proton's end-to-end encrypted cloud storage with built-in online document and spreadsheet editors.

   7.4overall

   Proton's end-to-end encrypted cloud storage with built-in online document and spreadsheet editors.

   Best forPrivacy-focused individuals and small teams who want encrypted documents and storage.

   Adoption data

   100,000Proton says more than 100,000 organizations use its business collaboration tools in Proton Workspace.

   Proton, Proton for Business (2026): “More than 100,000 organizations — from small nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies — use our team collaboration tools to keep their information secure.”

   Proton adds online document and spreadsheet editors to Proton Drive, its end-to-end encrypted cloud storage, so files are protected in a way mainstream suites do not offer by default. The free plan includes 5 GB of storage and both editors. Drive Plus raises storage to 200 GB with up to 10 years of previous file versions for $4.99 per month, shown at the time of our check with a first-year discount to $2.49 per month billed $29.88 a year, and Proton Unlimited adds 500 GB and Proton VPN for $12.99 per month. Paid plans carry a 30-day money-back guarantee. Businesses can buy Proton Workspace, which Proton says more than 100,000 organizations use for team collaboration. As an office suite it is lighter than the leaders: the Drive pricing page lists document and spreadsheet editors but no presentation editor, and power users will miss advanced formatting and formulas. It suits sensitive writing more than heavy spreadsheet work.

   Strengths

   • +Documents are end-to-end encrypted
   • +Free plan includes the editors
   • +30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans

   Limitations

   • −No presentation editor documented on the Drive pricing page
   • −Fewer advanced formatting and formula features than mainstream suites
   • −Discounted introductory prices renew at the regular rate

   SummaryProton is the best choice when encryption matters more than advanced editing features. Most businesses will still want a full suite for spreadsheets and slides.

9. 9

   Collabora Online

   LibreOffice-based online office suite from Collabora Productivity for on-premise hosting and integration into file-sharing platforms.

   7.3overall

   LibreOffice-based online office suite from Collabora Productivity for on-premise hosting and integration into file-sharing platforms.

   Best forOrganizations that self-host file sharing and want browser editing with commercial support.

   Adoption data

   200Collabora says Collabora Online is delivered through more than 200 partners worldwide to millions of users, including 70,000 users at the University of Lille.

   Collabora Productivity, 10 Years of Collabora Online (2026): “It’s delivered through more than 200 partners worldwide to millions of users.”

   Collabora Online brings LibreOffice's document, spreadsheet and presentation engine to the browser and is designed to be embedded in other platforms, such as enterprise file sync and share, learning management systems and portals. It runs on premise, so documents stay on the customer's servers. The free Development Edition is meant for home use, testing and startups with rolling updates. Collabora Online for Business costs $3.40 per user per month on premise for up to 99 users and adds long-term support, a service level agreement, signed security updates and accessibility certification. Enterprise, for 100 or more users, adds roadmap input, integration support, a desktop version and mobile support at quoted prices, and education and NGO buyers can ask for special rates. Collabora says the product reaches millions of users through more than 200 partners, including 70,000 users at the University of Lille. It needs a host platform and IT staff to run.

   Strengths

   • +Low per-user price for on-premise deployment
   • +Free Development Edition for home use and testing
   • +Special pricing for education and NGOs

   Limitations

   • −Needs a host platform such as a file-sharing server
   • −Enterprise plan for 100 or more users is quote-based
   • −No published total user count

   SummaryCollabora Online is a cost-effective way to add supported browser editing to a self-hosted file platform. It is not a standalone suite for teams without servers.

10. 10

    SoftMaker Office

    German desktop suite with TextMaker, PlanMaker and Presentations for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android.

    6.9overall

    German desktop suite with TextMaker, PlanMaker and Presentations for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android.

    Best forUsers who want a local, Microsoft-format suite with privacy made in Germany.

    SoftMaker has developed office software since 1987, and SoftMaker Office NX Universal is its subscription suite of TextMaker, PlanMaker and Presentations for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Android. Its main selling point is that it uses DOCX, XLSX and PPTX as default file formats, so documents can move back to Microsoft Office without conversion. Recent releases add dynamic arrays and XLOOKUP in PlanMaker, Markdown import and export in TextMaker, threaded comments, AI image generation, AI slide drafting and an integrated ChatGPT assistant, plus LanguageTool grammar checking in more than 30 languages. SoftMaker stresses that the suite runs locally and follows German data protection standards with no forced cloud connection. A 30-day trial is available. The pricing page showed Polish zloty from our location, so the USD price is pending, and SoftMaker does not publish user numbers, which keeps its adoption score low.

    Strengths

    • +Saves in Microsoft formats by default, with no conversion
    • +Runs locally with no forced cloud connection
    • +30-day free trial of NX Universal

    Limitations

    • −Prices showed in PLN from our location, so the USD price is pending
    • −No published user count
    • −No bundled email or cloud storage

    SummarySoftMaker Office is a capable local alternative for people who want Microsoft formats without a Microsoft subscription. Teams that need shared cloud editing should look elsewhere.

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