LibreOffice downloads on the rise as users look to avoid subscription costs
Briefly

LibreOffice is maintaining significant user interest as a viable alternative to proprietary office suites, with approximately 200 million users according to The Document Foundation. This appeal is particularly strong among clients looking for on-premises solutions in a market where giants like Microsoft and Google focus on cloud services. However, transitioning to LibreOffice can necessitate additional resources and skill development, which may pose challenges despite the cost savings associated with open-source software.
We estimate around 200 million [LibreOffice] users, but it's important to note that we respect users' privacy and don't track them, so we can't say for sure.
Usually these are clients seeking to keep their on-premises implementation, given that both Microsoft and Google have focused on their cloud offerings.
The downside is the additional specialized resources and new skills needed to maintain the [software].
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