Microsoft Excel
Classic
Spreadsheets and business analysis
The classic desktop-grade spreadsheet with Copilot AI, favored by users needing advanced modeling beyond Sheets.
Formulas
Pivot tables
Charts
Paid · from $6.99/mo
Google Sheets
Classic
Free collaborative spreadsheets
4.5
Freemium · from Free
Best for Teams sharing everyday spreadsheetsOverview
Google Sheets covers most everyday spreadsheet needs with real-time collaboration and scripting. Advanced analysis still means writing formulas by hand.
Key features
- Formulas
- Pivot tables
- Apps Script
- Live collaboration
Pros
- Free
- Shareable
- Great for teams
Cons
- Slows on huge datasets
- Manual analysis
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