Google Sheets AlternativesTop Spreadsheet Apps like Google Sheets

Google Sheets is described as 'Cloud-based spreadsheet editor for real-time collaboration, chart creation, formula support, export options, access controls, and Drive integration' and is a very popular Spreadsheet app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Google Sheets for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, Windows, Mac and Linux apps. The best Google Sheets alternative is LibreOffice, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Sheets are LibreOffice - Calc, Microsoft Excel, CryptPad and Proton Sheets.

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Google Sheets alternatives are mainly Spreadsheet Apps, but if you're looking for Team Collaboration Tools or Database Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include EU, Open Source, Self-Hosted and Android. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Google Sheets.
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  1. Sponsored

    Open-source tool merges spreadsheets, databases, and app-building. Offers a spreadsheet interface, Python engines, real-time collaboration, and cell-level security controls. Choose cloud or self-hosting to maintain data ownership, free team account offers available.

    41 Grist alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  2. LibreOffice icon
     3117 likes

    Comprehensive free office suite supporting word processing, advanced spreadsheets, dynamic presentations, vector drawings, math formulas, and robust database management. Fully compatible with major office formats across all operating systems, it offers extensive capabilities for personal or professional tasks.

    52 LibreOffice alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  3. LibreOffice Calc is the spreadsheet program you've always needed. A fork of OpenOffice.org Calc, professional data miners and number crunchers will appreciate its comprehensive range of advanced functions.

    67 LibreOffice - Calc alternatives

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    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
     
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    Comments about LibreOffice - Calc as an Alternative to Google Sheets
    franzisko90
    Negative
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    Google Sheets makes collaboration easy. LibreOffice Calc doesn't offer that kind of features.

    LibreOffice - Calc icon
    LibreOffice - Calc icon
    • LibreOffice - Calc is Free and Open SourceGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Calc is Privacy focusedGoogle Sheets is not according to our users
  4. Microsoft Excel icon
     530 likes

    Comprehensive spreadsheet tool offering advanced data management with features like pivot tables, data visualization, and customizable charts for professional use in creating detailed reports and analyses.

    121 Microsoft Excel alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  5. CryptPad icon
     173 likes

    CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.

    75 CryptPad alternatives

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
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    Comments about CryptPad as an Alternative to Google Sheets
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    No "spreadsheet" activity (formulas, etc).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    CryptPad icon
    CryptPad icon
    • CryptPad is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
    • CryptPad is Privacy focusedGoogle Sheets is not according to our users
  6. Proton Sheets icon
     38 likes

    End-to-end encrypted spreadsheets enabling secure business data management, real-time collaboration with access controls, data analysis with automatic functions and visual tools, integration with cloud storage, and cross-device workspace access for teams.

    51 Proton Sheets alternatives

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    • Online
     
  7. NocoDB icon
     82 likes

    NocoDB is a feature-rich, open source #NoCode platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet similar to Airtable.

    118 NocoDB alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
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    Comments about NocoDB as an Alternative to Google Sheets
    rastern
    Negative
    0

    NocoDB is a database frontend, Google sheets is a spreadsheet. These are different objectives.

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    NocoDB icon
    • NocoDB is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
  8. On-premise office suite featuring advanced word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations, unmatched compatibility with 100+ formats, OOXML support, six-month updates, enterprise hardening, Visio and Publisher import, PDF export, and support for 50+ languages.

    40 Collabora Office Classic alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  9. Baserow icon
     69 likes

    Baserow is the secure, open-source platform for building databases, applications, automations, and AI agents — all without code. Trusted by over 150,000 users, Baserow delivers enterprise-grade security with GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type II compliance, plus cloud and self-hosted...

    51 Baserow alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
     
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    Comments about Baserow as an Alternative to Google Sheets
    rastern
    Negative
    0

    Baserow is yet another database frontend, Google sheets is a spreadsheet. These have different objectives.

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    Baserow icon
    • Baserow is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
    • Baserow is Privacy focusedGoogle Sheets is not according to our users
  10. Grist icon
     49 likes

    Open-source tool merges spreadsheets, databases, and app-building. Offers a spreadsheet interface, Python engines, real-time collaboration, and cell-level security controls. Choose cloud or self-hosting to maintain data ownership, free team account offers available.

    41 Grist alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about Grist as an Alternative to Google Sheets
    Anoih
    Negative
    1

    It's a Database platform, not spreadsheet document creator platform. It's more like Airtable, Seatable, Stackby, Obvibase and Binders.

    Grist icon
    Grist icon
    • Grist is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
    • Grist is Privacy focusedGoogle Sheets is not according to our users
  11. EtherCalc icon
     48 likes

    EtherCalc is a web spreadsheet. Your data is saved on the web, and people can edit the same document at the same time. Everybody's changes are instantly reflected on all screens. Work together on inventories, survey forms, list management, brainstorming sessions and more!

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Sandstorm
     
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    Comments about EtherCalc as an Alternative to Google Sheets
    Paul
    Positive
    2

    Best alternative to Google Sheets. It's online, lightweight and really fast. It has all the features I need. Plus, it's open-source and not owned by Google.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    multiple users can edit the same sheet

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    EtherCalc icon
    EtherCalc icon
    • EtherCalc is Free and Open SourceGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
  12. IronCalc icon
     8 likes

    The democratization of spreadsheets. Empowering everyone with advanced, open-source spreadsheet solutions.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  13. Numbers icon
     73 likes

    Create gorgeous spreadsheets with Numbers for Mac. Get started with one of over 30 Apple-designed templates for your home budget, checklist, invoice, mortgage calculator, and more. Add tables, charts, text, and images anywhere on the free-form canvas.

    98 Numbers alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • iPhone
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