I found a powerful Microsoft Office alternative that doesn't push AI - and it's free

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ZDNET key takeaways

• Collabora has released a desktop version of its office suite.
• Collabora Office is based on LibreOffice.
• For now, the app is available for free for Linux, MacOS, and Windows.

Ah, the office suite. Once upon a time, it was one of the first pieces of software installed on an operating system (if the OS didn't include one by default). The most widely used office suite has been Microsoft Office for years.

MS Office still exists (in both locally installed and cloud versions) and is still used everywhere. However, with the injection of AI, some people are souring on Microsoft's office suite.

If you want a locally installed office suite that doesn't force AI down your throat, you have options. Recently, another option has been released, and it's ...