


However, open-source options such as Apache OpenOffice and the Document Foundation's LibreOffice have emerged-and many users feel they are as good or better than Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office continues to dominate the productivity software marketplace. How do open-source productivity suites compare to Office 2016-and does it make sense for your organization to choose free, community-based software rather than the commercially licensed offering from Microsoft? We compare three toolsets on philosophy, price, and features to help you decide. We’re grateful for the financial support our friends there provided for this article. Editor's note: This article originally appeared at, where you can find many other nonprofit technology resources.
