{"id":21110,"date":"2026-10-11T12:07:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T12:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.theck1.no\/?p=21110"},"modified":"2026-10-11T12:07:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T12:07:59","slug":"creator-of-free-adobe-clones-unveils-open-source-microsoft-office-excel-powerpoint-and-word-replications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.theck1.no\/?p=21110","title":{"rendered":"Creator of free Adobe clones unveils open-source Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word replications"},"content":{"rendered":"

AI-rewritten:<\/strong> This is a summary of an article from Tom’s Hardware, rewritten by AI (Qwen, running locally) to make it easier to read. The facts come from the original article – read it for the full story.<\/p>\n

Tom’s Hardware • Jhet Borja • October 11, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\n\n

Brandon Thomas, the developer behind ArtCraft, has announced new open-source applications named GridCraft, DeckCraft, and WordCraft to replicate Microsoft Office tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. These programs were created using Claude and are available for free download on GitHub. Thomas is a software engineer with 15 years of experience who previously faced criticism regarding his use of AI in the ArtCraft project. He responded on X by stating that he knows how to code.<\/p>\n

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A major advantage of ArtCraft is its ability to run on MacOS, Windows, and Linux without requiring additional compatibility layers or emulation. This ensures an identical user experience across all operating systems. Unlike Google’s browser-based tools which require a subscription for full features, Thomas aims to provide software where users retain ownership rather than relying on online services that could suddenly demand payment.<\/p>\n

Thomas is also creating these tools as a protest against the business practices of companies like Microsoft and Adobe, which have shifted from one-time purchases to subscription models with overlapping features. His Discord community is growing rapidly, with users suggesting future projects such as CADcraft for engineering enthusiasts who dislike Autodesk. While most of these applications are currently far from fully replacing their commercial counterparts, Thomas views them as both functional tools and a message to large corporations.<\/p>\n

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Source:<\/strong> Tom’s Hardware • Jhet Borja • October 11, 2026<\/p>\n

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AI-rewritten: This is a summary of an article from Tom’s Hardware, rewritten by AI (Qwen, running locally) to make it easier to read. The facts come from the original article – read it for the full story. Tom’s Hardware • Jhet Borja • October 11, 2026 Brandon Thomas, the developer behind ArtCraft, has announced new<\/p>\n

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