SLIDESHOW: Microsoft Office Alternatives


Microsoft's longtime hammerlock on the productivity suite market is loosening in the face of increased competition. New challengers to the Microsoft Office throne are gaining traction and longtime competitors are getting a second wind. Office isn't going away, but there are now more options to consider when choosing a productivity suite.



<A HREF="http://product.thinkfree.com/office" TARGET="new">ThinkFree Office</A>

ThinkFree Office

Looks like Microsoft Office (right down to the interlocked logo), works like Microsoft Office (sort of), so it must be Microsoft Office. That's the idea with ThinkFree, the productivity suite that strives to be a cheaper doppleganger to Redmond's market leader. For all its success in mimickry, the limited application offering and a reputation for bugginess bring this productivity suite up short despite the appealing price point and 1 GB of free online storage.

  • Operating system: Windows, Mac, Linux; Java-enabled browsers

  • Features: Word processor, spreadsheet, presentations

  • Cost: FREE ThinkFree Online, $49.95 ThinkFree Office


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