Alternative for Microsoft Office? – Use Google Docs on Desktop
For more than 30 years, there is already the most widely used Microsoft Office software, and basically you can not really get past it, because it can be found almost in every office and has always taken into account the needs of users through continuous functional expansion.
Furthermore, it is also easy, for example, just times a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file to send, and there are no compatibility problems with the recipient due to the high penetration rate. But the competition does not sleep well, and no matter how good a product is, sooner or later there are alternatives like Open Office which are also free.
Also Google has an alternative to Microsoft Office in the portfolio for a long time which can now be used without the detour via the web browser on the desktop.
Alternative for Microsoft Office? – Use Google Docs on Desktop
For more than 30 years, there is already the most widely used Microsoft Office software, and basically you can not really get past it, because it can be found almost in every office and has always taken into account the needs of users through continuous functional expansion.
Furthermore, it is also easy, for example, just times a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file to send, and there are no compatibility problems with the recipient due to the high penetration rate. But the competition does not sleep well, and no matter how good a product is, sooner or later there are alternatives like Open Office which are also free.
Also Google has an alternative to Microsoft Office in the portfolio for a long time which can now be used without the detour via the web browser on the desktop.
With Kiwi for Gmail the complete G-Suite on the desktop
So far, Google Docs and Co. were only available via a web browser, and could not be downloaded as a desktop app.
With the tool Kiwi for Gmail that changes now, and it can bring the entire G-Suite as an app on the desktop. The premium version can currently be tested for a short time free of charge for a full year. This will give you access to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides from your desktop in addition to Gmail and Google Calendar, which was already included in the basic version of Kiwi.
For those who work frequently with G-Suite, this can be a relief in the daily routine of not having to go the detour via the web browser in order to work on their documents. Click here to download >>>
A full-fledged replacement for the Microsoft Office software, both the G-Suite, and Open Office but still not really. In terms of functionality and distribution, Microsoft Office continues to be the unbeaten top dog in the office.
With Kiwi for Gmail the complete G-Suite on the desktop
So far, Google Docs and Co. were only available via a web browser, and could not be downloaded as a desktop app.
With the tool Kiwi for Gmail that changes now, and it can bring the entire G-Suite as an app on the desktop. The premium version can currently be tested for a short time free of charge for a full year. This will give you access to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides from your desktop in addition to Gmail and Google Calendar, which was already included in the basic version of Kiwi.
For those who work frequently with G-Suite, this can be a relief in the daily routine of not having to go the detour via the web browser in order to work on their documents. Click here to download >>>
A full-fledged replacement for the Microsoft Office software, both the G-Suite, and Open Office but still not really. In terms of functionality and distribution, Microsoft Office continues to be the unbeaten top dog in the office.
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