This affordable Microsoft Office alternative works on five devices, now $20

Macworld

Microsoft might be the leading productivity suite, but it comes at a steep cost — Office 365 can cost upwards of $69.99 per year (or $6.99 monthly). If you want the same tools and apps that you’d find in a Microsoft license for a fraction of the cost, look no further than Ashampoo Office 9, a Microsoft Office alternative that’s less than $20.

This suite comes with the tools you’d need for school or work, including a high-quality text processor, spreadsheet, and presentation modules. If you’re transitioning from Microsoft to Ashampoo, you’ll find that this alternative also supports Microsoft’s default document formats for an easier switch.

You can use Ashampoo on up to five PC devices and choose from a traditional or modern user interface. Use the Write module to create essays, work proposals, or notes. You’ll be able to compare two documents side-by-side with synchronized scrolling, switch fonts and paragraph styles easily, and more.

There’s also the Calculate (think Excel) and Present app (like PowerPoint) to round out this suite. Calculate lets you import and export SQLite databases within your spreadsheets and customize pivot table organization, while Present offers dynamic transitions that are fully compatible with PowerPoint. This might be helpful for anyone who needs to share their slideshow on a device outfitted with Microsoft Office.

Don’t overpay for your daily productivity apps. Grab Ashampoo Office 9 for life for just $19.99.