Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel is the world's most widely used spreadsheet application, part of Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365).
Our verdict
Who it's for
Industry-standard spreadsheet software
Who should look elsewhere
Requires Microsoft 365 subscription
Pros
- +Industry standard
- +Most powerful features
- +Excellent for complex analysis
- +VBA automation
- +Universal compatibility
Cons
- −Requires Microsoft 365 subscription
- −Can be complex for beginners
- −Large file sizes
- −Performance with big datasets
Key features
- ✓Advanced formulas and functions
- ✓Pivot tables
- ✓Charts and visualizations
- ✓Macros (VBA)
- ✓Power Query
- ✓Real-time collaboration
- ✓Desktop and web apps
- ✓Mobile apps
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Online | $0 | month | Basic formulas; Simple charts; Collaboration |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $6.99 | month | Desktop + web + mobile; All Excel features; 1TB OneDrive |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | month | Everything in Personal; Up to 6 users; 6TB total storage |