# Microsoft really doesn't want you to buy Office — here's a great free alternative

- Source: Engadget
- Published: 2026-10-17T13:30:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2283984/microsoft-doesnt-want-you-to-buy-office-free-alternative/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/microsoft-really-doesn-t-want-you-to-buy-office-here-s-a-great-free-al-aa64f3/

Microsoft Office used to be a suite you could simply buy and it'd just work. Now, it's largely trapped behind a subscription. Here are some great free options.

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