# LibreOffice

> LibreOffice is a mature desktop office suite (stable 26.8.1) for Windows, macOS and Linux; Writer, Calc and Impress cover Word, Excel and PowerPoint work. The GitHub repo is a read-only mirror (development happens on Gerrit), and it is current. Licensed MPL-2.0. A desktop app with no built-in online co-editing or cloud storage. The Document Foundation does not provide technical support; businesses can buy it from ecosystem partners.

- Repository: https://github.com/LibreOffice/core
- Official docs: https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/documentation/
- Checked: 2026-10-15

## What it replaces
- Microsoft 365: Spreadsheets (Excel), Documents (Word), Presentations (PowerPoint) (partial). Desktop suite covering Word, Excel and PowerPoint work; no built-in online co-editing or cloud storage. Feature parity not checked.

## Facts, with sources

| Question | Status | Answer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on my machine? | Confirmed | Yes, desktop app | https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download-libreoffice/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Code licence | Partial | MPL-2.0 (weak copyleft, file-level); bundled components under various other open source licences | https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/licenses/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Model weights licence | Confirmed | No separate model weights | https://github.com/LibreOffice/core#readme | 2026-10-15 |
| Commercial use | Partial | Yes, usable in business at no cost; MPL-2.0 conditions apply if you modify and distribute the code | https://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-in-business/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Paid services needed? | Confirmed | None required; paid support is optional from ecosystem partners | https://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-in-business/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Hardware | Confirmed | 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended) and up to 1.5 GB disk on Windows; 512 MB RAM on macOS | https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/system-requirements/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Operating systems | Confirmed | Windows 10/11 and Server 2012-2022, macOS 11+, Linux (kernel 4.18+) | https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/system-requirements/ | 2026-10-15 |
| Setup effort | Confirmed | Easy; installers for Windows and macOS, rpm and deb packages for Linux | https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download-libreoffice/ | 2026-10-15 |

GitHub: 4524 stars, 982 forks, last push 2026-10-16, archived: no.
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