Microsoft Excel Alternatives

Microsoft Excel is described as 'Part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot, is Microsoft's spreadsheet application. With the Microsoft Office Fluent user interface, rich data visualization, pivot table views, and professional-looking charts are easier to create' and is a leading Spreadsheet app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Excel for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Linux and SaaS apps. The best Microsoft Excel alternative is LibreOffice - Calc, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Excel are ONLYOFFICE, Google Sheets, Apache OpenOffice and Proton Sheets.

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Microsoft Excel alternatives are mainly Spreadsheet Apps, but if you're looking for Team Collaboration Tools or Office Suites you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, Windows + Free, Android, Android + Free, Open Source, iPad and Linux. 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 Microsoft Excel.
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  1. Fluxo icon
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    Financial modeling software for SMBs. Fluxo allows users to import their data, set up assumptions and forecasting logic, and share customizable reports.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • QuickBooks
     
  2. projcost icon
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    Project accounting software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Chrome OS
     
  3. Analytics sandbox for information workers to build models using natural business language to replace spreadmarts and shadow BI/data systems

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Fully featured Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Diagram Creator, Calendar and PDF viewer - all in one simple to use application, perfect for those with only basic needs without the cost of buying Microsoft Office.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. QuarterOne icon
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    QuarterOne is a sales forecasting application for small to medium businesses.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. gini icon
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    gini is a financial planning and growth platform that combines real-time reporting, automated financial projections and fundraising guidance.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. HS Sheet icon
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    HS Sheet is a simple application that allows you to open, edit, save, and print excel documents.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. TableEdit icon
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    TableEdit is a simple, clean & elegant spreadsheet application designed specifically for Mac OS X. TableEdit features a minimalistic yet intuitive interface and has convenient features like functions, CSV support and exhaustive cell styling options.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. 	Lokaltools icon
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    Lokaltools is a privacy-first, browser-based toolkit with 100+ tools across 8 categories. Everything runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly — no files are ever uploaded to a server, no account is required, and nothing ever leaves your device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. Spreadsheet formulas can do almost anything and save you a lot of time, but only few of us are using their full potential. Useful Formulas makes it super easy to benefit from the power of formulas - just copy and paste.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. With Scratchplan, enjoy creating business plans, quantitative simulations and projections on your iPad or iPhone. It's fast, intuitive and there's nothing you can break.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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