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    SoftMaker Office

    German-developed office suite and PDF editor focusing on privacy, GDPR compliance, and compatibility with Microsoft Office formats.

    DEGermany
    Headquarters
    🇩🇪Germany
    Data Hosting
    EU-based
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
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    SoftMaker Office key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    SoftMaker Software GmbH
    Headquarters
    Germany (DE)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft 365

    About SoftMaker Office

    SoftMaker provides a comprehensive office productivity suite designed as a direct alternative to Microsoft Office. Based in Germany, the company emphasizes 'Privacy made in Germany,' ensuring that their software (SoftMaker Office and FlexiPDF) adheres strictly to European data protection standards and GDPR requirements. The suite includes applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations, while their FlexiPDF tool offers advanced PDF editing and AI-assisted features. The software is cross-platform, supporting Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. A key selling point is its high level of compatibility with Microsoft Office file formats (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX) and the inclusion of premium linguistic tools like the Duden Korrektor. Recent updates have integrated modern AI features, including translation via DeepL and document summarization via ChatGPT-based SmartChat, specifically marketed for professional and secure environments.

    Alternative to

    Microsoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft 365

    Key Features

    TextMaker (Word processing)
    PlanMaker (Spreadsheets)
    Presentations (Slides)
    FlexiPDF (PDF editing)
    DeepL translation integration
    SmartChat AI-based text review and summarization
    Duden Korrektor (Grammar checking)
    Zotero 7 support
    EPUB and ODT export with password protection

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