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Developer Launches Open-Source Microsoft Office Clones
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Firstpost•11-10-2026, 23:33
Developer Launches Open-Source Microsoft Office Clones
- •Software engineer Brandon Thomas has released open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- •The new apps, named Grid Craft, Deck Craft, and Word Craft, are available for free on Art Craft’s GitHub repository.
- •These replicas are designed to run seamlessly across macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
- •The creation of these tools serves as a protest against costly subscription models used by major software giants like Adobe and Microsoft.
- •A growing Discord community and new projects like CAD Craft show increasing demand for accessible alternatives to expensive software suites.
Key Questions Answered
The new open-source replicas designed to replace Microsoft Office tools are named Grid Craft, Deck Craft, and Word Craft, mirroring Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Brandon Thomas designed these replica tools to run across macOS, Windows, and Linux while offering a consistent user experience regardless of the operating system.
Users are turning to these open-source tools to bypass subscription-based software packages from companies like Adobe and Microsoft, which many view as opaque practices that force users to pay for bundled tools they may not need.
