Free Microsoft Excel Alternatives for Chrome OS

Microsoft Excel is not available for Chrome OS but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best free Chrome OS alternative is Google Sheets. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Excel and five of them are free and available for Chrome OS so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Chrome OS alternatives to Microsoft Excel are Collabora Office Classic, Obvibase, projcost and TechStacker.

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  1. Google Sheets icon

    Google Sheets

     273 likes

    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.

    139 Google Sheets alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Google Sheets vs Microsoft Excel Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    ab1
    0

    Excel used to be just offline application... Now clear choice is more difficult.

    Top Negative Comment
    barmunk
    2

    This is only done through a web-browser and it's proprietary.

    Alex Cruger
    Positive
    0

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

    3 of 6 comments
    • Google Sheets is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Excel is Paid and Proprietary
    • Google Sheets is Lightweight and CustomizableMicrosoft Excel is not according to our users
  2. Collabora Office Classic icon

    Collabora Office Classic

     66 likes

    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.

    48 Collabora Office Classic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
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    HAK3R4LIFE
    Negative
    0

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

    • 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
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    Obvibase

     9 likes

    Obvibase is a distraction-free online database editor that you do not need to learn, but can just start using and benefiting from.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    projcost

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    Project accounting software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Chrome OS
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  7. TechStacker icon

    TechStacker

     1 like

    Evaluate Tech Products in the Cloud! TechStacker speeds up and simplifies the technology product evaluation process through flexible browser based evaluation tools powered by a crowdsourced product database.

    No more Excel/Google docs - TechStacker is geared specifically for indi.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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