Alternatives
Best Google Workspace alternatives in 2026
Google Workspace is business email, storage and Docs, Sheets and Slides in one subscription. These 9 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.
Ranked alternatives
- 1
Microsoft 365
Has a free option; also runs on Windows, macOS. The reference suite for Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with Outlook and Copilot features in the subscription. It costs a recurring fee, and its desktop apps are the main draw over the free options here.
Best for Office documents and Outlook for work teams
WindowsmacOSWebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 2
Google Docs
Has a free option. Shared editing in the browser with comments and Drive storage, free with a personal Google Account. Its layout tools are simpler than Word's, and it has no desktop app.
Best for Shared documents edited in a browser
WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades
- 3
LibreOffice
Has a free option; is open source; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. A free, open-source desktop suite for Windows, macOS and Linux with no sign-in and Office file support. Its interface looks more dated, and it has no official cloud co-editing.
Best for Free offline office work on the desktop
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source
- 4
ONLYOFFICE
Has a free option; is open source; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. The desktop editors are free, and the document server is open source under AGPL-3.0, so teams can run online editing on their own servers. Its interface is less familiar to Microsoft Office users.
Best for Self-hosted online editing with desktop editors
WindowsmacOSLinuxWebFree and open sourceOpen source
- 5
WPS Office
Has a free option; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. A free office suite for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS that opens Office files. Some advanced features need the paid Premium license, and it is less common in workplaces than Microsoft 365.
Best for Free Office-compatible editing on desktop and phone
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSFree plan, paid upgrades
- 6
Pages, Numbers and Keynote
Has a free option; also runs on macOS. Pages, Numbers and Keynote are free on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and creating documents in Pages needs no subscription. There is no Windows app, so PC users work through iCloud.com, which makes this a fit for Apple-only teams.
Best for Apple-only households and teams
macOSiOS, iPadOSWebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 7
Collabora Online
Has a free option; is open source; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Collabora Online is open source under MPL-2.0 and can run on your own server, which suits self-hosted editing. Its interface is less familiar than Microsoft 365 or Google Docs, and business use is a paid subscription.
Best for Self-hosted browser editing for organizations
WebSelf-hostedWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidChromeOSFree and open sourceOpen source
- 8
Zoho Workplace
Has a free option. Mail, documents, spreadsheets, presentations and WorkDrive storage, free for up to five users. It is browser only and less familiar than the bigger suites, so it suits small teams already on Zoho.
Best for Small teams already using Zoho
WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades
- 9
SoftMaker Office
Is a one-time purchase; also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. A desktop suite for Windows, macOS and Linux with a permanent license, and a subscription option for buyers who prefer it. Unlike LibreOffice it is a paid product, and it is a desktop suite rather than a web one.
Best for Buyers who want a permanent desktop office suite
WindowsmacOSLinuxOne-time purchase
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About Google Workspace alternatives
- What is the best alternative to Google Workspace?
- On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Microsoft 365, followed by Google Docs. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
- Is there a free alternative to Google Workspace?
- Yes. Free options include Microsoft 365, Google Docs, LibreOffice.
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