
The elephant in the room is that Microsoft has launched Excel Online, free to use!Įxcel Online has most of the features users need from Excel, including co-authoring in real-time with other users. Grab a $49 LTD for a limited time in the AppSumo store.īest for: Dedicated Excel fans who want to work in the cloud Want to get more out of Google Sheets? Better Sheets is an online tutorial for mastering Google Sheets to solve a variety of real-world problems. Pricing: Free for 15GB of file storage in Google Drive
Security concerns: Many users have data protection considerations since Google is such a big player in tech. Not as powerful as Excel: Google Sheets lacks some of Excel’s AI-backed predictive data transformation features (e.g., generate more accurate cash flow forecasts). It’s a great choice if you work primarily in G-Suite. Complements with other Google products: Google Sheets works well with Docs, Slides, and Forms. Type “sheet.new” in the browser URL address bar, and a new spreadsheet will appear. Fast and convenient: Here’s a cool time-saving trick. Powered by Google: You can enjoy some advanced data operations not available in Excel (e.g., functions like =GOOGLEFINANCE, =GOOGLETRANSLATE). With total real-time collaboration and in-depth revision history, Google Sheets is first on this list because it’s a no-brainer Excel alternative.
Google Sheets is cloud-based, which means you can share online, edit macros with collaborators, and comment on sheets IRL. Best for: Teams working primarily in G-Suite, freelancers, startups, and budget-conscious teams