{
  "id": 14507907,
  "title": "After a month of using this open-source Microsoft 365 alternative, I only missed one thing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/after-a-month-of-using-this-open-source-microsoft-365-alternative-i",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T18:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/after-month-using-open-source-microsoft-365-alternative-missed-one-thing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a month of using OnlyOffice, a free alternative to Microsoft 365, the author only missed one feature. Initially, they expected OnlyOffice to be a less seamless experience, but the interface proved familiar, retaining a ribbon layout similar to Microsoft Office. The straightforward installation process and minimal disruption to their existing workflow made adoption quick. While Excel and PowerPoint required some adjustments, the author found OnlyOffice to handle everyday spreadsheet and presentation tasks effectively. However, Word, the word processing software they used most frequently, felt more polished, and they missed certain conveniences Word offered. Despite this, the author decided to stick with OnlyOffice, appreciating its open-source nature, which provides more freedom and avoids the need for a Microsoft 365 subscription. Overall, the author concluded that OnlyOffice met their daily work requirements and has earned a place on their desktop.",
  "summary": "I swapped Microsoft 365 for OnlyOffice, and this open-source alternative surprised me in more ways than one.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}