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Publisher’s description
What is SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021?
SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 is a proprietary program for Windows from SoftMaker Software GmbH.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 124.7 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 safe to download?
- The file is served by softmaker.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
83EF976DE06B213731DCC32150B69EFB4D6D2FD5BE790C51CEAA65B61A92068D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.5340Latest | November 11, 2023 | 124.7 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SoftMaker.FreeOffice.2021 -emsiexec /i freeoffice2021.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {2847114B-5340-4F32-8E22-44DCDFEA77EF} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SoftMaker Software GmbH
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.5340
- Released
- November 11, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- November 11, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- softmaker.com
- winget ID
- SoftMaker.FreeOffice.2021
- MSI product code
- {2847114B-5340-4F32-8E22-44DCDFEA77EF}
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Frequently asked questions
Is SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 free?
SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 safe to download?
The download comes from softmaker.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.