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LibreOffice

Basic Information

  • Tool Name: LibreOffice
  • Category: Office Suite
  • URL: https://www.libreoffice.org/
  • Description: An open source office suite designed for document creation, editing and collaboration, providing offline functionality and comprehensive document management capabilities.
  • Status: Active

Core Features and Compatibility

  • Core Features: Document Creation and Editing, Spreadsheet Management, Presentation Tools, Database Management, Drawing and Diagrams, Formula Editor, PDF Export, Microsoft Office Format Compatibility, Password Protection, GPG Encryption Support, Offline Operation, Multiple Language Support
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux/GNU, macOS, Android (Viewer), Online/Cloud Version Available
  • Offline Functionality: ✅
  • Mobile Support: ⚠️
  • Languages Supported: 55 languages including Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, Vietnamese, Korean
  • Technical Level: Beginner

Security and Privacy

  • Security Features: Document Password Protection, Optional AES-256 Encryption (via extension), GPG Key Support, Offline Operation Capability, No Data Collection in Offline Mode, Open Source Code Verification
  • Data Collection Level: Minimal
  • Security and Privacy Rating: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.20)

Deployment and Technical Details

  • Deployment Architecture: A standalone software - Runs entirely locally (e.g., runs on computer and doesn't depend on external server)
  • License: Mozilla Public License 2.0 & GPL-3.0
  • Cost: Fully Free

Maintenance and Support

  • Maintenance Status: Monthly updates with active development team. Non-profit organization with stable financial status according to 2023 report. Strong community support through forums, wiki, and live chat. Development team responsiveness varies based on contribution complexity.
  • Community Support: ✅
  • Maintenance and Sustainability Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⯪ (4.70)

Performance and Ratings

  • Operational Functionality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.00)
  • Usability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⯪ (4.30)
  • Effectiveness and Reliability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.00)
  • Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⯪☆ (3.94)

Documentation & Testing

  • Full Documentation: LibreOffice Documentation
  • Version Tested: 25.2.2
  • Date Tested: 2025-04-23
  • Testing Environment: HP 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11800H @ 2.30GHz, Windows 64, Network: WiFi

Additional Information

  • Limitations and Vulnerabilities: UI feels outdated compared to Microsoft Office, Some controls lack smoothness, Limited compatibility with advanced Microsoft Office features, No built-in collaboration features, Slight startup lag (0.012 seconds), Some format compatibility issues, Limited mobile support (Android viewer only, no iOS app), Visual glitches when loading password-protected documents
  • Additional Notes: Particularly valuable for civil society organizations in authoritarian environments due to complete offline functionality and independence from cloud services. Not currently blocked by China's Great Firewall, making it accessible for secure document creation. Resource usage is moderate (Idle: 0.1% CPU, 554.7MB RAM; Active: 4.5% CPU, 640.2MB RAM).

Submission Information

  • Submitted By: adequatej
  • Submission Date: 2025-05-06
  • Last Updated: 2025-05-06