Microsoft Excel AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Spreadsheet Apps

The best Spreadsheet alternative to Microsoft Excel is LibreOffice - Calc, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Excel and loads of them are Spreadsheet Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Spreadsheet App alternatives to Microsoft Excel are ONLYOFFICE, Google Sheets, Apache OpenOffice and Proton Sheets.

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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

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
     
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    Comment summary: LibreOffice Calc is praised for being open-source, free, and offering cross-platform support on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is noted for compatibility with Microsoft Excel formats, making collaboration easier. Some users appreciate its user-friendly interface and stability, despite a slightly less polished UI compared to Excel. The software is seen as a cost-effective choice for individuals and small businesses, offering nearly the same functions as Excel. However, one user criticized it for not being intuitive or user-friendly.
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
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    Highly compatible functionality

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Slavana joker
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    Price: LibreOffice is open-source software and completely free to use, whereas Microsoft Office requires a subscription or one-time purchase.

    Compatibility: LibreOffice Calc can open and save files in a variety of formats, including Microsoft Excel formats, making it easier to collaborate with colleagues who use Excel.

    Cross-platform support: LibreOffice Calc runs on multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, while Microsoft Excel is only available for Windows and macOS.

    Guest
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    not only open source also user friendly in many areas fan of libre

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    • Almost everyone thinks LibreOffice - Calc is a great Microsoft Excel alternative.

    • LibreOffice - Calc is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Excel.

    • LibreOffice - Calc is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Excel.

    • LibreOffice - Calc is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Excel is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Calc is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Excel is not according to our users
  3. ONLYOFFICE icon
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    Open-source office suite offering document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing with co-editing modes, plugin support, integration across 30+ services, robust security, and mobile access. Available in Community, Enterprise, and Home Server editions for versatile deployment.

    71 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
     
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    Very easy to use and has a familiar interface. It’s much better than LibreOffice for both compatibility with MS Excel and its overall design. All of the formulas that I use in MS Excel work in ONLYOFFICE.

    Guest
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    It doesen't support xlsm and xlsb files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think ONLYOFFICE is a great Microsoft Excel alternative.

    • ONLYOFFICE is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Microsoft Excel.

    • ONLYOFFICE is Free Personal and Open SourceMicrosoft Excel is Paid and Proprietary
    • ONLYOFFICE is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Excel is not according to our users
  4. Google Sheets icon
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    Cloud spreadsheet app featuring real-time editing, support for Excel and CSV import/export, chart building, formula functionality, integrated chat, access controls, cloud syncing, access via web and mobile platforms, scripting, embedding, templates, and Drive integration.

    116 Google Sheets alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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    Top Positive Comment
    ab1
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    Excel used to be just offline application... Now clear choice is more difficult.

    Top Negative Comment
    barmunk
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    This is only done through a web-browser and it's proprietary.

    Alex Cruger
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    To my mind - one of the best option for Sheet job. Everything you need could be found here.

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    • Most users think Google Sheets is a great Microsoft Excel alternative.

    • Google Sheets is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Excel is Paid and Proprietary
    • Google Sheets is Lightweight and CustomizableMicrosoft Excel is not according to our users
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    Apache OpenOffice is a leading open-source office suite that offers free applications for word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, graphics, databases and more. All data is stored in an open standard format, though Open Office can also read and write files from other common...

    57 Apache OpenOffice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
  6. 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
     
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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

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    • 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
     
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    The only android alternative to microsoft excel, except the "freemium license" being paired with "open source" is stupid in my opinion

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    • Collabora Office Classic is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Excel is Paid and Proprietary
    • Collabora Office Classic is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Excel is not according to our users
  8. 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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    Calc, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a spreadsheet application. It is similar to Microsoft Excel , with a roughly equivalent range of features.

    59 Apache OpenOffice Calc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Martin Martin
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    It's comprehensive, often updated and it is free.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Apache OpenOffice Calc is a great Microsoft Excel alternative.

    • Apache OpenOffice Calc is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Excel is Paid and Proprietary
  10. 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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    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    • GNOME
    • Flathub
     
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    Fast, great functionality. Great performance when pasting or applying formulas to entire columns, with smaller file size.

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    • Most users think Gnumeric is a great Microsoft Excel alternative.

    • Gnumeric is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Excel is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Numbers icon
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    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.

    95 Numbers alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    It feel real. There are no secrets in this app you just can see what is capable of in the first few WPS moments of use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Numbers is a great Microsoft Excel alternative.

    • Numbers is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Excel is Paid and Proprietary
    • Numbers is LightweightMicrosoft Excel is not according to our users
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    Calligra Suite is an office and graphic art suite by KDE. It contains applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, vector graphics, and editing databases.

    45 Calligra Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • FreeBSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    The democratization of spreadsheets. Empowering everyone with advanced, open-source spreadsheet solutions.

    56 IronCalc alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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