Open Source Microsoft Excel Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Microsoft Excel for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Windows alternative is LibreOffice - Calc. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Excel and 13 are open source and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Windows alternatives to Microsoft Excel are ONLYOFFICE, Apache OpenOffice, Collabora Office Classic and Grist.

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  1. Grist icon
    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.

    46 Grist alternatives

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

    72 LibreOffice - Calc alternatives

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    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
     
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    LibreOffice - Calc vs Microsoft Excel Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    8

    Highly compatible functionality

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Slavana joker
    Positive
    -1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 11 comments
    • 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
     662 likes

    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.

    80 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

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    • 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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    Positive
    0

    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
    Negative
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    It doesen't support xlsm and xlsb files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • ONLYOFFICE is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Excel is Paid and Proprietary
    • ONLYOFFICE is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Excel is not according to our users
  4. 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...

    62 Apache OpenOffice alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • PortableApps.com
     
  5. 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.

    47 Collabora Office Classic alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Android
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    • Chrome OS
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    • Cloudron
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    HAK3R4LIFE
    Negative
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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

    • 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
  6. Grist icon
     50 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.

    46 Grist alternatives

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  7. Calc, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a spreadsheet application. It is similar to Microsoft Excel , with a roughly equivalent range of features.

    64 Apache OpenOffice Calc alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Martin Martin
    Positive
    -3

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

    • Apache OpenOffice Calc is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Excel is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Calcpad icon
     10 likes

    Calcpad is a lightweight mathematical platform for cloud and desktop. It parses simple text scripts and converts them into professional Html reports. Supports complex numbers, variables, functions, graphing, units and numerical methods.

    48 Calcpad alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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    • Online
     
  9. NumeRe icon
     4 likes

    Open source framework for numerical computations and advanced statistical analysis, featuring nonlinear curve fitting, ODE solving, 1D/2D publication-quality visualization, Fourier and wavelet transforms, intuitive syntax, and namespace-based code organization for research.

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  10. SolidSheets icon
     8 likes

    SolidSheets offers a user-friendly interface and powerful features to manage and analyze your data. Easily open, edit, and print CSV, SSFS/SSFS64, and XLSX files. With advanced formulas, charts, and machine learning algorithms, accelerate your workflow.

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  11. TreeTime icon
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    TreeTime lets you organize notes, tasks, and projects using linked hierarchical trees. Perform recursive calculations on your data and explore your information visually through a lightweight, view-only local web interface — all while keeping your data private and portable.

    124 TreeTime alternatives

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  12. The Simple Spreadsheet is a bare-bones spreadsheet with minimal features available for free, including sources.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
     
  13. Pyspread icon
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    Pyspread is a non-traditional spreadsheet application that is based on and written in the programming language Python.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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