Online spreadsheet with live collaboration and Apps Script automation
Google Sheets is Google's browser-based spreadsheet, made for working on the same file with others at the same time. It supports formulas, pivot tables, charts, connected data sources and add-ons, and Apps Script can automate tasks or link sheets to other Google services. It is free with a Google account; Gemini AI features and business controls come with paid Google Workspace plans.
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- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Real-time co-editing works smoothly in the browser
- Free with a Google account, with easy sharing and comments
- Apps Script and add-ons automate tasks across Google services
Cons
- Slows down noticeably with very large datasets
- Fewer advanced analysis features than desktop Excel
- Gemini features require a paid Google Workspace plan
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