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Office Suites (125 programs)

  1. PROS: Corrects bugs and improves performance. Includes all previous service packs. Free.
    CONS: None.
  2. PROS: Files are accessible across different devices. Has all the basic spreadsheet features. Streamlined interface.
    CONS: Requires a constant internet connection. Lacks specialized functions.
  3. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Imports and converts legacy documents. Extensive file format support. Fully-featured productivity suite. Updates regularly.
    CONS: No online collaborative function. Occasionally sluggish performance. Formatting does not always carry over.
  4. PROS: Extremely snappy. Lightweight app. Slideshow feature. Backward compatible.
    CONS: Interface isn’t inspiring. No browser plug-in. Doesn’t support many keyboard shortcuts. Lacks some advanced features.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Free access to open-source office programs. Can open multiple file formats. Available in several languages with plugins. Safety addressed by a security team.
    CONS: Can’t save in Microsoft file formats.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Spots grammatical errors in real time. Cuts down time spend on proofreading. Offers suggestions and solutions to correct mistakes. Not intrusive.
    CONS: Limited editing range. Not always suitable for creative writing. May restrict creative freedom.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Satisfy various PDF needs. Quickly fill in forms with ease. Put extra protection on PDF files. Simple interface.
    CONS: Format editor needs improvement. Lacks more format.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Compatible with all Excel versions. Doesn’t require Microsoft Office. Lightweight. Search and print functions. Straightforward UI.
    CONS: Doesn’t support CSV files. No file editing.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Includes support for English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian and German. Supports many common file types such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and plenty more. Easy to use interface. No loss of quality on conversion.
    CONS: Places watermark on all generated PDFs. Free version is limited to a trial. Last updated July 2013. Does not support any PDF alternatives.
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Works with most older versions of PowerPoint. Presentations can be printed or viewed. The viewer will launch automatically. Officially sanctioned by Microsoft.
    CONS: Requires a fair amount of memory. Files cannot be edited. Does not support Information Rights Management (IRM) files. The entire operating system may need to be updated following installation.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Offers a complete set of tools. Features a PDF converter. Comes with a simple interface. Features end-to-end encryption.
    CONS: Limited features in free version.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Small installer package. Basic office functionalities available.
    CONS: In-app ads. Problems with OpenDocument formats. Limited to only four apps.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Simple and easy to use. Supports multiple languages. Supports plug-ins. Supports remote editing.
    CONS: Doesn’t import multimedia content. Limited without plug-ins.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: View many IPTV channels in one platform. Built-in EPG support. Recording capability. Download and watch VOD endlessly.
    CONS: VOD playing through VLC can turn regular channels to green color. Searching and loading can take time.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Reads and writes OpenOffice and Word documents. Very light on resources and simple to use.
    CONS: Not many advanced editing features. Requires add-ons to carry out spell-checks etc.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: View Word documents in full, for free. Supports DOCX files (via converter). View editorial changes, comments and file properties. Print or copy text.
    CONS: No export feature. Can't open DOCX without additional download.
  18. PROS: Outlook integration with Office 365. Syncing of OneNote with SkyDrive. Lots of improvements and corrections.
    CONS: Large size installer.
  19. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Create complex graphical reports. Works with iReport Designer, JasperReports, and JasperReports Server. Catered for Eclipse IDE users.
    CONS: Unusual user interface. Very difficult to learn. May require compilers and Jave SE Development Kit.
  20. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Create and save multiple lists of information. Use encryption to keep your data secure and safe from prying eyes. Library of macros and add-ins available.
    CONS: open source project means lower level of support for technical problems.

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