Zoho Sheet
A free spreadsheet app with real-time collaboration, pivot tables and an AI assistant.
Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.3Visit
Web App
Google Sheets
Free online spreadsheets you can edit together, and open Excel files in.
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What is Google Sheets?
Google Sheets is Google's online spreadsheet app. Anyone with a Google account can create spreadsheets, collaborate in real time, edit Excel files directly without converting them and work offline. It runs in the browser and in phone and tablet apps. Some Gemini AI features in Sheets need a Google Workspace plan.
Pros
- Free with any Google account
- Best-in-class real-time collaboration
- Edits Excel files without converting them
Cons
- Slower than Excel on very large files
- Some Gemini AI features need a paid plan
Who should use Google Sheets
Anyone who shares spreadsheets with other people.
Who may not need it
Analysts who rely on advanced Excel features and huge datasets.
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Free surveys, quizzes and sign-up forms with answers flowing into Google Sheets.
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