Apache OpenOffice vs WPS Office

Apache OpenOffice: what it's good at

Apache OpenOffice is the long-running open-source office suite from which LibreOffice was forked. It remains a familiar, stable option, though most users now find LibreOffice the more actively developed of the two.

• Full word processor, spreadsheet and presentation apps
• Opens legacy OpenOffice and Microsoft formats
• Apache Software Foundation project
• Free for commercial use

WPS Office: what it's good at

WPS Office offers a well-designed, fast office suite with excellent Microsoft format compatibility and one of the best mobile document editors available. The free tier is fully usable, with ads and some premium features reserved for paid plans.

• Writer, Spreadsheets and Presentation
• Strong Microsoft Office compatibility
• Excellent Android and iOS apps
• Tabbed multi-document interface

Which should you choose?

Both are free, so the honest answer is that you can install either and decide for yourself — that is the advantage of free software over a paid trial.

Both run on Windows, macOS, Linux. Only WPS Office supports Android, iOS. If open source matters to you, Apache OpenOffice publishes its source code and WPS Office does not.

We deliberately do not publish a star rating for either. We have no way to verify a rating that would be honest at scale, and an invented one would be worse than none — so we give you the facts and let you decide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Apache OpenOffice better than WPS Office?

Neither is universally better. Apache OpenOffice the original open-source office suite, while WPS Office polished, lightweight office suite with a strong mobile version. The right pick depends on your platform and workflow.

Are both really free?

Apache OpenOffice is open source and WPS Office is free tier. Both can be downloaded without paying.

Can I install both?

Yes. Since neither costs anything, installing both and comparing them on your own files is usually the fastest way to decide.