SoftMaker Office

Vorteile

This came across my desk as part of a solution on a laptop purchased. All my favorite solutions in a familiar way. This is a go-to software for making documents and spreadsheets. I dont use it much for presentations but it is way easy if needed. This is much of what we remember with some updated functions. And no more converting docs. This solution is integrated and does it all for you. It seems small but it is saving me so much time. Its fast and efficient and does the trick without over crowding space on my computer.
Honestly, it's so close to Microsoft office that I thought it was Microsoft office at first. I tried the free trial and never looked back.

And I love the personal touches like the "free font of the month."

Nachteile

The support for this is online only. No calls and no 24/7 support, and often times too much Googling.

Vorteile

Among all the office suites I have tried, this has got to be the best when it comes to compatibility with MS Office files. It's a compatibility nightmare, especially on large docs, spreadsheets and presentations. Formatting is, gladly, preserved better on Softmaker than it is when opening MS Office files on other office suites. I also appreciate that it has a dedicated button for converting to PDF. I convert a lot of docs to PDF, and using the print function feels like an outdated work-around compared to the 2-click solution Softmaker has.

Nachteile

The interface does feel outdated since it resembles the MS Office of decades past. But that is a small sacrifice to pay for compatibility. Also with particular spreadsheets, it has this tendency to convert fonts to its own defaults. This only happens with spreadsheets from one source so I am guessing there is something in the settings on the files they send me that is messing up how Softmaker renders fonts.

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Vorteile

I liked that it seemed a bit easier to create a template in the TextMaker app, compared to MS Word.

Nachteile

The reason I uninstalled it was that, having started a template, it disallowed me from opening that same document the next time, saying I'd have to pay to do so!

Vorteile

- Affordable subscription or single purchase price.
- Implementation in a reasonable amount of time.
- Performs rather well in any condition.
- Formatting is more compatible.
- Strong word proccessor. Spreadsheets.
- Two different setups/looks. Android mobile app for easy access.

Nachteile

- Not as beneficial to groups -- No team solution.
- Different setup takes time to learn.
- No P.D.F. import.

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Zuvor genutzte Software

Vorteile

I never got used to the monthly payments of Office 365. I prefer to buy my software once and use it for long time. After all, the office-type software has not really bought any new and useful features to the table since the 90s. This is what I like about SoftMaker Office. It feels like MS Office used to feel, install the software and it is yours.

Nachteile

The user interface could be a bit more modern. There are some things that disturb me especially in Planmaker, which is the "Excel" of SoftMaker.

Vorteile

The most important feature for me is that the software suite is regularly updated and shows a logical and timely development strategy. This is reassuring for anyone looking to use SoftMaker Office in place of MS offerings. That said, I also appreciate the convenience of being able to carry the software on a USB and use it wherever I happen to be on any computer if I'm travelling without a laptop.

The other important feature for me is one that may not interest others too much: I like fact that I can save documents in SoftMaker's proprietary format. I know the big selling point is that it can save in MS Office formats (and it does, and very well, too), but it means I can develop large documents with many contributors and keep the consolidated version in the .tdmx format, and never confuse versions. A secondary advantage is being able to open MS Office documents without worrying about macro viruses.

The macro language is relatively easy to use and quite powerful enough for our purposes.

Nachteile

There's nothing I don't like about the software. The only feature we miss is Word's superior multipage printing features. I'd love to see them replicated in TextMaker.

Vorteile

Cross platform availability, easy to use for anyone who has used Microsoft office and the smaller size of the software compared to MS office

Nachteile

The updates are buggy at times and feels like a beta version, especially with softmaker NX. Sometimes the presentations made look weird and rough when you play them using MS office.
At times it takes too long to load. Google docs/slides is better if you work online.

Vorteile

It is free software with ease of installation and use. It has the paid version, but the free version manages to meet the basic needs of everyday life.
It reminds a lot of Word and you can install it on both Windows and Linux. One of the advantages is that you are not required to have a Microsoft account.

Nachteile

I had no problem with this software and I found it even better than libre office.

Vorteile

compatibility with other word documents is easy, the features are easy to find with two toolbars or ribbons the new one and the classic style before their update

Nachteile

its cost money, to be honest there is a bunch of free alternatives for office suites so the features in this one don't make it seem worth it.

Vorteile

The fastest and easy to use, the compatibility to make documents valids from Microsoft Office

Nachteile

Whe open the documents with Microsoft software ther are some changes in formats.

Vorteile

I like how the software has over 20 spell checks and advanced features like cross references and footnotes

Nachteile

I feel like softmaker is a perfect replacement for Microsoft word and really easy to use

Vorteile

Great tool and cheaper alternative to other similar softwares. We use this every day and are happy with it.

Nachteile

None. It works great and is very useful. We don't see any issues with the software.

Vorteile

The software works well and did everything I needed it to. It worked just as well as other similar software such as Microsoft office.

Nachteile

The interface could have been a little bit nicer to look at, however that is just a personal preference.