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# Compare WPS Office vs Apache OpenOffice

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> Detailed comparison between WPS Office and Apache OpenOffice. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | WPS Office | Apache OpenOffice |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1532 | 499 |
| **Starting Price** | US$29.99 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | Documentation |

## Best for

### WPS Office

Firms that are looking for free Microsoft Office alternatives, who want small sized office application and to create top quality documents without worrying about inhibiting the performance of their PC

### Apache OpenOffice

On-premise open productivity suite of applications that provides businesses of all sizes with word processor, calculator, multimedia dashboard, data manipulation tools, equation editor and more.

## Key features

### WPS Office

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Extraction
- Data Import/Export
- Data Synchronisation
- Document Management
- File Sharing
- Multi-Language
- Office Suite
- Presentation Tools
- Productivity Tools
- Templates
- Third-Party Integrations

### Apache OpenOffice

- API
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualisation
- Database Creation
- Design Management
- Document Management
- File Management
- Multi-Language
- Office Suite
- Presentation Tools
- Productivity Tools
- Templates
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View WPS Office Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/126794/wps-office)
- [View Apache OpenOffice Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/160717/apache-openoffice)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/126794/160717/wps-office/vs/apache-openoffice)

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