- Pick it if you are:
- Students and home users; Linux and open-source users
- Top complaint:
- LibreOffice crashes or won't open on startup
- Price:
- Free plan
- Pick it if you are:
- Corporate and consulting teams; Offices already on Microsoft 365
- Top complaint:
- PowerPoint not responding or freezing while editing
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $9.99/mo
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
LibreOffice
- LibreOffice crashes or won't open on startup(8/10)
- Why is LibreOffice so slow to start?(5/10)
- LibreOffice Calc is slow or freezes on large spreadsheets(7/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
- PowerPoint not responding or freezing while editing(8/10)
- Why is PowerPoint so slow with big presentations?(6/10)
LibreOffice
- DOCX files lose formatting in LibreOffice Writer(8/10)
- PowerPoint files break in LibreOffice Impress(7/10)
- Excel VBA macros don't work in LibreOffice Calc(8/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
- PowerPoint 'Upload failed' and OneDrive co-authoring sync errors(7/10)
LibreOffice
- LibreOffice interface looks dated(4/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
- Videos won't play in PowerPoint ('Cannot play media')(7/10)
- Presenter View not working or showing on the wrong screen(7/10)
- Copilot or Designer missing or greyed out in PowerPoint(5/10)
LibreOffice
- 'Document could not be locked' and lock file errors(6/10)
- LibreOffice crashes on macOS (wrong build or new macOS)(7/10)
- Fonts missing or substituted when sharing documents(5/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
- 'An error occurred while PowerPoint was saving the file'(8/10)
- 'PowerPoint found a problem with content' when opening files(7/10)
- PowerPoint won't open or quits right after an update(8/10)
- Lost work: AutoSave only works for OneDrive files(8/10)
LibreOffice
- No official LibreOffice for iPhone or Android editing(5/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
No signals
LibreOffice
- No support line: help is forums and bug reports(5/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
No signals
LibreOffice
- Cloud collaboration is missing(6/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
No signals
LibreOffice
No signals
Microsoft PowerPoint
- Why did Microsoft 365 get more expensive? Copilot price hike(7/10)
- Cheaper 'Classic' plan without Copilot is hidden in the cancel flow(5/10)
- Microsoft 365 business plans got more expensive in July 2026(5/10)
- Microsoft 365 Family storage cut from 6 TB to 2 TB shared(5/10)
Pricing Comparison
LibreOffice
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Local files only
Limits: No cloud storage, no built-in real-time collaboration, no official mobile editing apps, no vendor support line, no full VBA support
Microsoft PowerPoint
Users: 1 user
Storage: 5 GB OneDrive
Limits: No desktop app, fewer animations and design tools, no offline use, limited Copilot/AI credits, 5 GB storage
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100 GB
Limits: No desktop Office apps, no Copilot
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1 TB
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1 TB
Users: Up to 6 people
Storage: 2 TB shared (new subscriptions from Oct 2026)
Users: Up to 6 people
Storage: 2 TB shared (new subscriptions from Oct 2026)
Users: Up to 6 people
Storage: 2 TB shared (new subscriptions from Oct 2026)
Users: 1 PC or Mac
Limits: One device, no cloud storage beyond the free 5 GB, no AI features
Users: Per user, up to 300
Storage: 1 TB per user
Feature Comparison
| Feature | LibreOffice | Microsoft PowerPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Word processor Writer | ||
| Spreadsheets Calc | ||
| Presentations Impress | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Desktop app (Windows, Mac) Paid plans only | ||
| PowerPoint for the web Free with a Microsoft account | ||
| Official mobile editing apps | ||
| Offline editing Desktop apps | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time co-authoring Files must be on OneDrive or SharePoint | ||
| Real-time co-editing Needs Collabora Online or Nextcloud | ||
| Reliability | ||
| AutoSave Only for OneDrive/SharePoint files | ||
| Compatibility | ||
| Full VBA macros Partial only; Basic and Python supported | ||
| Presenting | ||
| Presenter View | ||
| Design | ||
| Designer (Design Ideas) Needs Microsoft 365 and connected experiences | ||
| Export | ||
| PDF export | ||
| Markdown import/export Added in 26.2 | ||
| Export to PDF and video | ||
| AI | ||
| Copilot slide generation Uses monthly AI credits on consumer plans | ||
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