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  1. Microsoft Excel

    4.7(1.5M) · App Store

    Microsoft Excel is the spreadsheet in Microsoft 365, used in many organisations for budgets, financial models and data analysis. It offers hundreds of functions, pivot tables, charts, Power Query for importing and cleaning data, VBA macros and Python in Excel, plus Copilot in eligible plans. It runs on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web, where a free version is available with a Microsoft account.

    8 Microsoft Excel alternatives

    Pros

    • Standard tool for financial models and business analysis
    • Power Query, pivot tables and macros handle complex data work
    • Huge range of functions, templates and learning resources

    Cons

    • Full desktop features require a Microsoft 365 subscription
    • The free web version lacks many advanced desktop features
    • Advanced features have a steep learning curve
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Spreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantFormulasPivot tablesPlugins & extensionsReal-time collaborationTemplates
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  2. Google Sheets

    4.8(1.9M) · App Store

    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.

    11 Google Sheets alternatives

    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
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Spreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantFormulasIntegrationsOffline modePivot tablesReal-time collaboration
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  3. Numbers

    4.6(223.5K) · App Store

    Numbers is Apple's free spreadsheet app for Mac, iPhone and iPad, also available in the browser on iCloud.com. Instead of one large grid, each sheet is a free-form canvas where tables, charts, text and images can be placed side by side. It includes several hundred functions, pivot tables and real-time collaboration through iCloud, and can import and export Excel files.

    7 Numbers alternatives

    Pros

    • Free on Apple devices, with a browser version on iCloud.com
    • Free-form canvas mixes tables, charts and text on one sheet
    • Polished templates produce good-looking sheets with little effort

    Cons

    • Fewer advanced functions and analysis tools than Excel
    • Excel files with macros or complex formatting do not convert cleanly
    • No native apps for Windows or Android
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
    Categories
    Spreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebMaciPhone
    Features
    FormulasMicrosoft Office file compatibilityPivot tablesReal-time collaborationTemplates
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  4. Grist

    11.9Kstars

    Grist is a relational spreadsheet from Grist Labs that combines a familiar grid with typed columns, linked tables and custom layouts. Formulas are written in Python, and granular access rules control who can see or edit each row or column. It is open source under Apache 2.0, can be self-hosted or run as a desktop app, and is also offered as a hosted service with a free tier.

    8 Grist alternatives

    Pros

    • Formulas are written in Python, a big plus for technical users
    • Granular access rules down to individual rows and columns
    • Open source and self-hostable, with a desktop app option

    Cons

    • Less familiar than a classic spreadsheet for Excel users
    • Smaller template and integration ecosystem than Airtable
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
    Categories
    Spreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinuxSelf-hosted
    Features
    API accessFormulasReal-time collaborationRelational recordsTemplates
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  5. Zoho Sheet

    4.6(944) · App Store

    Zoho Sheet is a cloud spreadsheet from Zoho for building and sharing spreadsheets with real-time co-editing, comments and cell-level change history. It handles pivot tables, data cleaning and imports from Excel and CSV files, while the Zia assistant suggests charts and answers questions about the data. It is free for individuals and part of paid Zoho Workplace plans for businesses.

    8 Zoho Sheet alternatives

    Pros

    • Free for individuals, with real-time co-editing and comments
    • Cell-level change history makes edits easy to trace
    • Zia assistant suggests charts and answers questions about the data

    Cons

    • Fewer add-ons and third-party integrations than Google Sheets
    • Most valuable for companies already using the Zoho ecosystem
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Spreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantFormulasMicrosoft Office file compatibilityPivot tablesReal-time collaboration
    Visit websiteMore about Zoho Sheet