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Featured StoryComparison · 2026-09-26 · 7 min read

Microsoft 365 + Copilot Pro Now Costs $240/Year Extra — Here's the Cheaper Way in 2026

**Quick Answer:** Microsoft 365 Personal costs $6.99/month, but adding AI requires Copilot Pro at an extra $20.00/month — that's $240/year just for AI features. Rixoffice delivers a full office suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDF Editor, Markdown) with built-in A

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Spreadsheets6 min read

The Best Excel Alternative in 2026 (That Keeps Your Data Private)

Microsoft 365 keeps getting more expensive and Google Sheets keeps your data in the cloud. Here is the private, offline Excel alternative worth switching to in 2026.

2026-08-01Read article →
PDF5 min read

How to Edit PDFs Offline Without Uploading Them Anywhere

Every online PDF editor uploads your documents to a server. Learn how to edit, annotate and chat with PDFs entirely offline.

2026-07-20Read article →
Comparison7 min read

AI Office Suite vs Microsoft 365: What You Actually Get in 2026

Microsoft puts Copilot behind a $30/month subscription and your documents in the cloud. Here is what a local-first AI office suite actually gets you.

2026-07-10Read article →
AI & Privacy6 min read

Why Local AI Beats Cloud AI for Your Documents

Cloud AI reads your documents on someone else's servers. Local AI reads them on yours. Here is why local-first AI is the better choice for private work.

2026-09-05Read article →
Guides5 min read

How to Switch from Google Docs to an Offline Word Processor

Moving from Google Docs to a local word processor doesn't mean losing your files. Here is how to export, convert and keep your .docx workflow intact.

2026-09-05Read article →