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The best open source alternative to Google Sheets is LibreOffice. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Sheets and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Google Sheets are LibreOffice - Calc, Proton Sheets, NocoDB and Collabora Office Classic.

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  1. Grist icon
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  2. LibreOffice icon
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
    • LibreOffice is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Google Sheets.

    • LibreOffice is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Sheets.

    • LibreOffice is Free and Open SourceGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice is Privacy focusedGoogle Sheets is not according to our users
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    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.

    65 LibreOffice - Calc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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

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    • Most users think LibreOffice - Calc is a great Google Sheets alternative.

    • 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. Proton Sheets icon
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Proton Sheets is the most popular Web-based alternative to Google Sheets.

    • Proton Sheets is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
    • Proton Sheets is Security-focused and Privacy focusedGoogle Sheets is not according to our users
  5. NocoDB icon
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    NocoDB is a feature-rich, open source #NoCode platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet similar to Airtable.

    117 NocoDB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • 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 is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Google Sheets.

    • NocoDB is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
    • Collabora Office Classic is the most popular SaaS alternative to Google Sheets.

    • Collabora Office Classic is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
    • Collabora Office Classic is Privacy focusedGoogle Sheets is not according to our users
  7. Grist icon
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • 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.

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

    50 Baserow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • 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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    • Most users think Baserow is a great Google Sheets alternative.

    • Baserow is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
    • Baserow is Privacy focusedGoogle Sheets is not according to our users
  9. EtherCalc icon
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    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!

    62 EtherCalc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • 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.
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    • Almost everyone thinks EtherCalc is a great Google Sheets alternative.

    • EtherCalc is Free and Open SourceGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
  10. IronCalc icon
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    The democratization of spreadsheets. Empowering everyone with advanced, open-source spreadsheet solutions.

    56 IronCalc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. Gnumeric icon
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    The Gnumeric spreadsheet is part of the GNOME desktop environment: a project to create a free, user friendly desktop environment.

    50 Gnumeric alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • AmigaOS
    • GNOME
    • Flathub
     
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    Comments about Gnumeric as an Alternative to Google Sheets
    Amara
    Positive
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    Possibly the best if you have linux or WSL. Google sheets has a few useful features but for an offline alternative to libreoffice, it's about neck and neck for me though I like how gnumeric is it's own standalone program.

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    • Gnumeric is Free and Open SourceGoogle Sheets is Free and Proprietary
  12. NeoOffice icon
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    NeoOffice is an office suite for Mac that is based on OpenOffice and LibreOffice. With NeoOffice, you can view, edit, and save OpenOffice documents, LibreOffice documents, and simple Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents.

    50 NeoOffice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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