YES! Microsoft office remains one of the best platforms for document processing and data management. However, it is becoming more expensive day by day, it is better to look out for alternatives to it that is free of charge and contains similar or even better features for your productivity.

I am Dr. Rasheed, a speech and presentation coach. I have used Microsoft office suite for most of my online and offline data management. I have recently tried these free alternatives and my experience had changed and I assure you they are worth trying.

This course is designed for beginners and intermediate users of Microsoft office suite who are looking to cut cost and have a good experience in document processing. The software are loaded with new features and graphics.

In this course, I have explained my top 9 Microsoft office alternatives for productivity in document processing and file management.

The best part of these software is that documents can be outputted in formats that can still be opened in Microsoft office platforms.

These alternatives include:

1. Libre office

2. Only office

3. Free office

4. Google office suite

5. Calligra office

6. WPS office

7. Open office

8. Zoho office

9. Only office online

Download any of the software according to your choice, install and run it to create and edit any document of your choice. Remember to try saving it in a format compatible with MS office and try to open the document.

Report any success or otherwise here.