Microsoft Excel Alternatives for iPad

There are many alternatives to Microsoft Excel for iPad if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPad alternative is ONLYOFFICE, 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 11 are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Microsoft Excel are Google Sheets, Collabora Office Classic, Numbers and WPS Spreadsheet.

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  1. ONLYOFFICE icon

    ONLYOFFICE

     665 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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    • 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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    ONLYOFFICE vs Microsoft Excel Comments
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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
    0

    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
  2. 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.

    129 Google Sheets alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    ab1
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    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
  4. Collabora Office Classic icon

    Collabora Office Classic

     64 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.

    47 Collabora Office Classic alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    HAK3R4LIFE
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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
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    ONLYOFFICE

    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...

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  6. Numbers icon

    Numbers

     74 likes

    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.

    106 Numbers alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Numbers vs Microsoft Excel Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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.
    • Numbers is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Excel is Paid and Proprietary
    • Numbers is LightweightMicrosoft Excel is not according to our users
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    WPS Spreadsheet

     16 likes

    WPS Spreadsheets, part of WPS Office , allows users to perform complex data calculation and analysis. The program is compatible with Microsoft Excel and possesses an interface that is similar to the latter.

    67 WPS Spreadsheet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    WPS Spreadsheet vs Microsoft Excel Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It has a pretty decent pivot table function, the closest to MS Excel I know. It is worth trying.

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

    Loved excel 2003 and this is like it , but even better.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's free for personal use and is better than Excel and Google Sheets

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • WPS Spreadsheet is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Excel is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Zoho Sheet icon

    Zoho Sheet

     17 likes

    Experience collaborative spreadsheets featuring real-time editing, AI-assisted analysis with over 350 functions, data automation tools, and seamless integration with over 1,000 apps. Enhanced security settings, a robust audit trail, and advanced visualization options cater to diverse data analysis needs.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Lio icon

    Lio

     1 like

    Be at ease when it comes to handling a large quantum of data with Lio business automation. With a vision to empower people to run their businesses smartly, Lio enables you to efficiently organize your business on your mobiles via intuitive solutions.

    96 Lio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    The full version of Lio Dashboard.
     
  11. MyOffice (NTC) icon

    MyOffice (NTC)

     Like

    A set of office applications for creating text and spreadsheet documents: "MyOffice Text" and "MyOffice Spreadsheet".

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    MyOffice Text running under Windows 11
     
  12. Scratchplan icon

    Scratchplan

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    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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  13. Calc XLS icon

    Calc XLS

     1 like

    Calc XLS is the perfect solution for the office professional or home manager alike who needs to access files from anywhere. Save files to your Dropbox account or open from Dropbox. Organize yourself by creating folders and saving files to folders – all in an order that makes...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. INGENIOUS.BUILD icon

    INGENIOUS.BUILD

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    INGENIOUS.BUILD streamlines collaboration and project management for real estate developers, contractors, trades, and architects.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    contractor management
     
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