The 11 Best Free Microsoft Excel Alternative Programs in 2026

Compare the best free Microsoft Excel alternatives for 2026, including features, pricing, pros and cons, and use cases for each spreadsheet tool.

The biggest mistakes you're probably making in Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is one of the most popular pieces of productivity software ever created, but a lot of users still make these ...

This year's Microsoft Excel World Championship was the wildest yet — so who came out on top?

The 2026 Microsoft Excel World Championship’s (MEWC) inaugural Landmark Battle has a winner.

Through July 26, you can get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life for under $30

Microsoft Office comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access, and it's only $28.
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5 Ways To Get Started Using Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheets aren’t just for business owners and data analysts—here are some easy ways to integrate Microsoft Excel into your life. Microsoft Excel is part of the Excel is part of the Microsoft Office ...
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Google Sheets Vs. Microsoft Excel—Which Is Better?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Spreadsheets...Love them or hate them, they're everywhere and ...

‘I’m an Excel spreadsheet champion – yes, I have a girlfriend’

'My time at the Championship was incredible - a trip I'll never forget.' ...
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You Can Run Microsoft Excel On An iPad. Here's How

If you own an iPad, chances are you're already pretty high on productivity and portability. It's no secret that the ease of use and accessibility of Apple's tablet has led many to ditch their laptops ...

Microsoft replaces OpenAI, Anthropic with its own AI models in Excel, Outlook

Microsoft is replacing OpenAI and Anthropic with its MAI models in Excel, Outlook and more to cut AI costs and reduce reliance on external AI providers.