Nextcloud adds desktop app for Euro-Office productivity suite
Nextcloud has developed a desktop app for its Euro-Office-based productivity applications, filling a gap in the software suite that it pitches as a sovereign alternative to Microsoft Office. Nextcloud, one of the backers of the Euro-Office initiative, integrated the software into its Nextcloud Office suite in June. Until now, it’s been accessible via a web browser or mobile app. The new desktop…
Nextcloud, a sovereign alternative to Microsoft Office, has released a desktop application for its Euro-Office productivity suite. The software, which integrates document editing, spreadsheets, and presentations, was previously only accessible through a web browser or mobile app. The new desktop client, available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, allows users to edit files locally and sync them online for collaborative editing.
Nextcloud, a supporter of the Euro-Office initiative, claims this addition fills a gap between Euro-Office and Microsoft Office for organizations and individuals who prefer a traditional desktop experience. The Euro-Office software, built on OnlyOffice's codebase, is an integration component within productivity applications, handling document editing while storage and permissions are managed by the wider platform.
Supported file formats include OOXML for Microsoft Office compatibility and OpenDocument Format (ODF). Despite being backed by various organizations, Euro-Office has yet to gain traction among large enterprises, according to Martha Bennett, a VP and principal analyst at Forrester. The initiative's preference for Microsoft file formats over ODF has also faced criticism from the Document Foundation, which develops another open-source productivity suite.
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