Why XDA Ranks MobiOffice as the Best Microsoft Office Alternative
11 Dec 2024
Wondering what key reasons make MobiOffice stand out as the ultimate Microsoft Office alternative? The experts at XDA Developers have just highlighted them in an article listing MobiOffice as a top contender in the office suite market. With a crafty recap and in-depth review, they have showcased MobiOffice as the standout choice for Windows users. Here’s what they said.
All the Tools You Need – and More
As we know, MobiOffice packs everything you need for productivity and working with documents of any kind, including:
• MobiDocs for creating and editing documents,
• MobiSheets for managing data and spreadsheets, and
• MobiSlides for designing polished presentations.
The wide compatibility with formats like DOCX, XLSX, ODT, and more ensures seamless file sharing, as emphasized in the article. XDA were especially impressed by MobiPDF – the PDF editor that rivals Adobe Acrobat – by enabling editing, signing, and converting PDFs without watermarks. The option to sign documents and export watermark-free PDFs as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or ePub files also stood out as key features. Notably, Acrobat's free version doesn’t permit adding a signature to a read-only PDF.
A Familiar Interface & Cloud Storage
XDA observe (and quite rightly so) that MobiOffice is familiar to anyone who’s ever worked with MS Office, so no onboarding is really needed. Thanks to the design that mirrors the familiar ribbon interface, users switching from MS will feel right at home.
At the same time, the drop-down menus are reminiscent of Google Workspace, offering users an equally easy experience. Familiar features like File, Edit, Insert, Layout and more make you feel right at home – and that’s something that XDA also notes. The apps come with features you would expect from MS Office like different header options, a format painter tool, a table insertion tool, tracking changes, adding comments, and more.
Included with MobiOffice and mentioned as something that makes a difference is MobiDrive which offers 20GB of free cloud storage. That is significantly more than competitors like OneDrive or Dropbox. With cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android), MobiDrive also allows seamless file access and editing across devices.
AI Assistance & Affordable Pricing
MobiOffice recently introduced AI into its productivity lineup with a paraphrasing tool in MobiDocs. While it’s not as robust as Microsoft’s AI Copilot, it provides valuable modes like summarizing, formalizing, and smoothing text – a definite bonus considering MobiOffice’s competitive pricing.
One of the most appealing aspects of MobiOffice is its affordability, as mentioned in the article. With free access to most features, premium plans are attractively priced and also include enhanced cloud storage (up to 100GB) and an ad-free experience. All of this makes it a fraction of the cost of Microsoft 365.
As XDA Developers concludes, MobiOffice combines the functionality of Microsoft Office, the simplicity of Google Workspace, and the affordability that users love. With comprehensive tools, robust PDF capabilities, and a user-friendly interface, it’s the perfect choice for individuals and families alike.
Read the full article on XDA for more details.