We have compiled a list of free alternatives to commonly used software that students can use on their home computer to do their work.
Toll Bar MAT is unaffiliated with any software listed below and cannot be held responsible for any issues that may arise from the installation or use of the software below. Please remember that each piece of software has its own terms and conditions.
Name | Use | URL |
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Open Office | Open-source Office Suite | http://www.openoffice.org/ |
Libre Office | Open-source Office Suite | https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download/ |
WPS Office | Free Office Suite | https://pc.wps.com/ |
Google Docs | Free Office Suite | https://www.google.co.uk/docs/about/ |
Polaris Office | Office Suite, free for personal use | https://www.polarisoffice.com/en/office |
Microsoft Office Online | Microsoft Office, free version, requires sign up to a free Microsoft account | https://products.office.com/en-gb/free-office-online-for-the-web |
Adobe Acrobat Reader | Opens pdf files | https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/ |
VLC Media Player | Free, open source video file player | https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.en-GB.html |