Alternatives to AppleWorks

Open Office

Open Office is one of the more popular free complete office programs available from which most other open source office programs are made. This is an open source program. This means the person who downloads the program can also download its source code and manipulate it in any way he wants. The program features a word processor, spreadsheet application and a presentation program. It also has the ability to draw and use tables and figures as well as make and use templates.

Go-OO

Go-OO is a program based on Open Office. It is a complete office suite and free to download and use. This is another open source program. This program has a word processing program, spreadsheet capabilities, 3D presentations or regular presentations, graphs, figures, tables, color drawing, and tabs within the pages of the program in use.

NeoOffice

NeoOffice is another open source and free to download and use program, based on Open Office. It also has the basic features such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation abilities. This program includes features such as slides, basic text editing and highlighting and also offers a mobile version. Other features include the ability to open many different file formats such as open source formats and Microsoft Office formats. It also allows template use.

KOffice

KOffice was built for Linux systems but is now also available for Mac systems. This free and open source alternative to AppleWorks includes all the basic features such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. Other features include data management and data planning, diagram and flow charting abilities and the ability to draw vector graphics. These graphics are compatible with most image editing programs. This program also supports most file formats, including those from AppleWorks and Microsoft Office.

Lotus Symphony

This program is made by IBM and is free but not open source. This program includes the basics such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. It also includes features such as support for Microsoft Office file format, compatibility with many other formats, an online help section and plug-ins to help integrate the program with other applications.