Ace Office
Ace Office is a lightweight office productivity suite for macOS that includes word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools. It is positioned as a simple, straightforward alternative to Microsoft Office for everyday document creation, editing and basic office tasks. The app targets home users and small businesses looking for a no-frills office solution at a lower cost than commercial office suites.
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1 suggestionAce Office has not been actively maintained since around 2019, and users have reported that recent versions crash immediately on modern macOS systems. The app appears to be effectively abandoned, with no updates shipped for several years and no indication that a native Apple Silicon build was ever released. Since the app is currently non-functional even under Rosetta 2, and the September 2028 removal of Rosetta will make it completely inoperable, you should plan to migrate to an alternative office suite now rather than waiting. For a free, native alternative, LibreOffice offers full word processing, spreadsheet and presentation capabilities on Apple Silicon with strong formatting compatibility. If you prefer a more modern interface and cloud integration, consider Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) in your browser, which provides seamless online collaboration. Microsoft Office 365 is the industry standard if you need commercial support and deep compatibility with .docx and .xlsx formats, and current builds run natively on Apple Silicon.
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