Open Source Office Suites

An office suite brings common work tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and document viewing into one environment. Online suites can also support shared editing and real-time updates, helping teams work together without passing files back and forth. Depending on how they are deployed, they may keep documents on an organization’s own infrastructure or use hosted services, with different implications for access, privacy, and administration.

Open source options range from browser-based editors and self-hosted collaboration platforms to frameworks for building document tools. When choosing one, consider which file formats and editing features it supports, how well it integrates with existing workflows, and whether its license, security model, hosting requirements, and maintenance activity fit your needs. These tools can serve individuals, schools, businesses, and public organizations seeking control over their documents and collaboration.