Apache OpenOffice
Apache-maintained office suite (writer, calc, impress, base, draw) using the OpenDocument Format.
Why it is included
Long-running ODF-first suite still distributed and developed under the Apache license after Oracle-era forks.
Best for
Teams explicitly standardizing on Apache OpenOffice or legacy AOO templates.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
Office alternative to Microsoft 365 / Office on Windows and macOS; less marketed today than LibreOffice but same broad role.
Strengths
- ODF fidelity
- Familiar classic UI
- Apache governance
Limitations
- Slower feature velocity vs LibreOffice for many workflows
Good alternatives
LibreOffice · OnlyOffice
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