Softmaker FreeOffice 2021 is now available

FreeOffice 2021 is now available
October 20, 2021
https://www.ghacks.net/2021/10/20/freeoffice-2021-is-now-available/

FreeOffice 2021 Released (October 19, 2021)
Website
Download (Mac / Windows / Linux)

 

Tried installing but I couldn't get the free product key as repeated 'SSL error - possible date/time or security software issue' failure. I tried disabling all security software & sync'd my time/date to no avail... Uninstalled. Plenty of others have experienced this on support forum (2018 version) but no real solution/help offered.


Update: It was Windows Firewall that was the hurdle. Disabling firewall before requesting Product Key then re-enabling after key entered worked. Given how many use Windows Firewall this seems a bit odd from SoftMaker.

 

already used Pro 2021 and its ok, but for now i prefer build Pro 2018.

 

Just tried updating from within the program and it says I'm up to date ? Using 2018 Textmaker

 

give them some time to renew the update informations behind. guess those are not ready yet. not sure if a manual installation create same.

 

I only have Text Maker installed. I'll try again next week. Not had it on the machine long, but pleased with it so far

 

I have the previous version installed on a couple of machines. I'd be interested to hear what is different about this new release.

 

Some changes compared to2018 version are listed here
SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 released -- free Word, Excel and PowerPoint alternatives for Windows, Mac and Linux (betanews.com)
Seems the old 2018 and new 2021 are 2 different package, I installed the new and the 2 coexist on my pc so I have to uninstall the older

 

No free office suite offers a database module like Access. Microsoft has never ported it to MacOS. For now, the only cross platform database is Airtable.

 

I've tried Softmaker but there's one thing that puts me off: when saving you're presented with the entire directory to choose from, not just the Documents folder. I know you can set Favourite folders, but it's too weird for me. Why do they do it?

 

If you save a document in the Documents folder, it will remember that and use it as the default folder location.

 

OK, thanks.

 

Do they have a BlackFriday / CyberMonday deal?
(I mean, of course, for the paid programs)

 

You could buy the Ashampoo version, which is regularly on sale.

 

Thanks Firecat.
I didn't know that there was a Ashampoo version; but I think I will pass on that. Thanks anyway!

 

What is in the paid version of Softmaker Office that you need? I find that Softmaker FreeOffice is fine for basic MS Office document compatibility.

 

Hi Victek,
To be honest: I don't know yet. Recently I had be looking at the Softmaker programs site(s). I have not yet decided.

 

I think, not sure, that Ashampoo Office version is Softmaker 2018, not the latest one. I know Ashampoo free office is many versions behind.

 

The latest version is a rebranded 2021 version of Softmaker Office.

 

It's a rebranded version, often sold cheaper.

 

AO v8 is SO 2018? Not that bad for regular office working, there was a giveaway end of 2020 i found with google. if not, then its 2016 - not really pretty. thats why i participate in giveaways of that kind to get some cheaper upgrades. starting with 2008, then 2010, 2012, 2016, 2018. if you can find a giveaway number you can try out if its possible to upgrade cheaper.

 

Ashampoo Office 8 is based on Softmaker Office 2021.

 

FreeOffice 2021 Revision 1050 Released (August 12, 2022)
Website
Download (Mac / Windows / Linux)

 

Links for Windows

Code:

https://shop.softmaker.com/update/servicepack2132_1050.exe
https://shop.softmaker.com/update/servicepack2164_1050.exe


https://www.softmaker.net/down/ofw2021_32.msi
https://www.softmaker.net/down/ofw2021_64.msi

 

I'm quite happy with my paid Ashampoo Office 8. $20/ 5 user/ lifetime license.