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Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars with 12 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about SoftMaker Office 2018 Standard (5 Users). They appreciate its spreadsheet functionality, which they find great for keeping home finances straight and fitness tracking. Customers also mention that this office suite works similarly to Microsoft Office and uses the same document format.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Spreadsheet functionality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does what I need it to do.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought primarily for the spreadsheet functionality for keeping home finances straight and fitness tracking. Not much difference from actually using Excel, unless you really get into using macros and v-lookups. Pleased with the price and ease of use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Affordable alternative to microsoft office

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Economical Alternative

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A reasonable alternative to Microsoft Office that is reasonably priced. So far it has interfaces seamlessly with old Office files.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Spreadsheet functionality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great inexpensive office suite

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using this software for almost a year and i love it. i mostly use the spreadsheet and have not had one complaint yet. As good as the other expensive option. Easily accepted my old sheets and converted them. 5 computer license is fantastic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just as good as office

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use office 365 through work but I did not need a subscription for the house and for all the computers the family has so I gave this a try and it seems to work just as good as excel and word. The layout is a little different but once you use it you get used to it and don't notice anymore. I would purchase this again if needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility with ms office, Performance

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible waste of money

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Biggest waste of money ever spent. First I purchased the "BasicMaker" on a Best Buy Deal of the Day. Then I found out I had to spend another $47 to make it work with MS Word, Excel & Powerpoint. The real issue is this program takes forever & a day to enter anything into an MS Office document. And most of the time the computer just won't even respond. I finally gave up and bought the MS Office Premium. Please, learn from my misfortune and DON'T even consider trying to save a few bucks. Motto: You get what you pay for.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Spreadsheet functionality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for beginners

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my pre k student when we started homeschooling. At school they already started using the computer so with this basic software it was great for him

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great programs

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far I have used the spreadsheet and word processor and they work great. Pretty easy to transition from MS versions. I have tried others and didn't like them

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Not microsoft office

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    NOT Microsoft Office

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this thinking that it was Microsoft Office. It's not so pay more attention than I did.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Incorrect code

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I dont like this

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this because its sale but that gave an incorrect code..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just okay

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I somehow like this item,but it can be better improved upon.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Spreadsheet functionality, Subscription model

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cheaper alternative to Microsoft Office

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This office suite works a very similar way as Microsoft Office and is using same document format. Best part is that it is not a subscription, so you pay once and use it as long as you want to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not MS Office; no advantage over Free Alternatives

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Libre Office, OpenOffice, and Google Docs all offer similar MS Office compatibility, but are free. This product doesn't offer any value beyond the free alternatives. If you're looking to pay for licensed Office software, stick to Microsoft Office.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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