Apache OpenOffice vs Wondershare EdrawMax

Likelihood to Recommend

OpenOffice is the best for smaller offices, or offices that need flexibility and the ability to work with multiple file types. It's amazing when you're starting out and you can work without worrying about licensing, fees, or restrictive trial programs. It just works, and it works for free - which is pretty much the best case.

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Nathan Bowman

Environmental Scientist

HMB Professional Engineers, Inc.Civil Engineering, 51-200 employees

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As part of the suite of tools from Wondershare, EdrawMax provides a large set of tools found in more expensive proprietary tools, integration with Mind Mapping which is a core workstream for my style, The usability of the interface, and options to utilize templated from other toolsets, import-export to other tool types. The tool is a good cost to function ratio.

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Robert Binz

Solution Architect

Binz.netInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees

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Pros

OpenOffice is ideal to have as an application on your PC versus utilizing an online word archive application like Google Docs.
OpenOffice can deal with an assortment of document types like [.doc, .rtf, .xml] , making it a fundamental apparatus for the individuals who don't approach Microsoft Word.
OpenOffice is a more profound programming than Word and is more open. I know, openness for a record composing programming, I know. In any case, OpenOffice takes into account rapidly evolving edges, typeface, size, and so forth, and I think shows improvement over Word, and in a simpler arrangement.
OpenOffice can deal with bookkeeping pages, essential information bases, introductions, and fundamental drawings. It handles the entirety of the typical Microsoft Office instruments inside one application.

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Aurangzaib Adil

Senior Merchandiser

Junaid Jamshed Private LimitedApparel & Fashion, 501-1000 employees

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Great support
Excellent tool
Good resources

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Verified User

Consultant in Information Technology

Information Technology & Services Company, 1-10 employees

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Cons

There seem to be issues using this app in Windows 10. It worked fine when we used it on Windows 7, but after we upgraded the network with NEW Win 10 computers, it takes a very long time to process commands.
It will not allow any upgrades.

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Riva Schwartz

Office Manager

Law Offices of Alan J. Schwartz, P.C.Law Practice, 1-10 employees

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The "perpetual" license expires after three years. That is a Nuisance.

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Tony Whitmore

Professor and Director, Propulsion Research Lab

Utah State UniversityResearch, 1001-5000 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

Starting Price

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Apache OpenOffice Editions & Modules

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Additional Pricing Details

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General

Free Trial

Yes

Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Yes

Entry-level set up fee?

Optional

Starting Price

$0

Wondershare EdrawMax Editions & Modules

On-premise Edition

Annual Plan	$99.00¹
2-year Plan	$169.00²
Lifetime Plan	$495.00³

per year
per 2 years
one-time fee

SaaS Edition

Monthly Plan	$14.95¹
Half-yearly Plan	$77.70²
Annual Plan	$138.00³
Enterprise	Custom Pricing

per month
per 6 months
per year
none

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Usability

Apache OpenOffice 9.0

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It is so easy to use and produces quality work comparable to its paid competitor, Microsoft Office. I highly recommend this free software to any who need to make the switch to powerful and free Office software.

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Verified User

Employee in Other

Design Company, 1-10 employees

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No score

No answers yet

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Support Rating

Apache OpenOffice 1.0

Based on 2 answers

Is there really support? There is a user forum but I do not see much developer input. Support options are limited. The most recent (Sept 2019) version of the product seems to have issues operating under Windows 10, yet there are few recent comments in the community forum, most comments are regarding older versions.

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Riva Schwartz

Office Manager

Law Offices of Alan J. Schwartz, P.C.Law Practice, 1-10 employees

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Wondershare EdrawMax 8.2

Based on 2 answers

Ease of use and reduced cost

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Tony Whitmore

Professor and Director, Propulsion Research Lab

Utah State UniversityResearch, 1001-5000 employees

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Alternatives Considered

Apache OpenOffice is less intense on our computer systems and saves us a ton of financial resources. Since our document creation and editing needs are typical of a small business and not very complex, Apache OpenOffice is sufficient for us. We think that almost any smaller to medium sized business would feel the same way if they don't have a need to make or edit complex documents.

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.Kim Murphy

Owner

Designz23Internet, 1-10 employees

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Obviously, Visio is considered the Gold standard, But you are locked into the MS ecosystem. Lucidchart felt less polished and cumbersome to use. ConceptDraw UI was a bit more cluttered and the learning curves were a bit step.

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Robert Binz

Solution Architect

Binz.netInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees

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Return on Investment

Moving to OpenOffice will save the company the cost of 500+ of Microsoft Office licenses in our company.
Because it is cross-platform, we could also save 500+ of Microsoft Windows licenses if we move everyone to Linux.
On the negative side, the lack of online collaboration and browser support may be an issue when you use clouds like Box, Workboard etc.

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Cristian Bodnarasec

Senior Software Development Manager

eSiliconSemiconductors, 501-1000 employees

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Allowed me to be 100% on Linux.

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Consultant in Information Technology

Information Technology & Services Company, 1-10 employees

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Apache OpenOffice vs Wondershare EdrawMax