Microsoft Excel Alternatives for Linux

Microsoft Excel is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux 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 many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Microsoft Excel are LibreOffice - Calc, Apache OpenOffice, Collabora Office Classic and Grist.

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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.

    More about Grist on AlternativeTo61 Grist alternatives

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    • Since 2020

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Cloudron
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  2. ONLYOFFICE icon
     733 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.

    113 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

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    • Since 2010

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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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  3. 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.

    89 LibreOffice - Calc alternatives

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    • Since 2011

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
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  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...

    78 Apache OpenOffice alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    62 Collabora Office Classic alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
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  6. GridCraft icon
     14 likes

    Spreadsheets and data; an open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Microsoft Excel, rebuilt in pure Rust.

    52 GridCraft alternatives

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    • New

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  7. Calligra Suite icon
     107 likes

    Calligra Suite is an office and graphic art suite by KDE. It contains applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, vector graphics, and editing databases.

    62 Calligra Suite alternatives

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • FreeBSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. PlanMaker icon
     19 likes

    PlanMaker is a Microsoft Excel-compatible spreadsheet, part of SoftMaker FreeOffice, that opens all your Excel workbooks directly and gives you many time-saving features.

    42 PlanMaker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Calc, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a spreadsheet application. It is similar to Microsoft Excel , with a roughly equivalent range of features.

    74 Apache OpenOffice Calc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. SmoothCSV icon
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    SmoothCSV is a fast, full-featured CSV editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is a good alternative to spreadsheet apps when you need to work with CSV files directly, without your data being changed.

    38 SmoothCSV alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Gnumeric icon
     88 likes

    The Gnumeric spreadsheet is part of the GNOME desktop environment: a project to create a free, user friendly desktop environment.

    65 Gnumeric alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • AmigaOS
    • GNOME
    • Flathub
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  12. WPS Spreadsheet icon
     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.

    78 WPS Spreadsheet alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. Calligra Sheets is a fully-featured calculation and spreadsheet tool. Use it to quickly create and calculate various business-related spreadsheets, such as income and expenditure, employee working hours, etc.

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    • Since 2010

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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