Gnumeric alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Gnumeric: mainly a Linux app, and plain interface with limited charting and formatting. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gnumeric, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LibreOffice currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Gnumeric alternative for most people
LibreOfficeCalc offers more charting, formatting and a full suite around it.
Best Gnumeric alternative for a free option
Google SheetsFree online spreadsheet if you need to share and co-edit.
Best Gnumeric alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Microsoft ExcelIndustry standard with the deepest analysis features.
Best Gnumeric alternative for open source
CalligraKDE's suite includes Sheets alongside a word processor and slides.
Best Gnumeric alternative for Mac
LibreOfficeCalc offers more charting, formatting and a full suite around it.
Best Gnumeric alternative for Windows
LibreOfficeCalc offers more charting, formatting and a full suite around it.
Best Gnumeric alternative for Linux
LibreOfficeCalc offers more charting, formatting and a full suite around it.
Best Gnumeric alternative for iPhone and Android
Google SheetsFree online spreadsheet if you need to share and co-edit.
Best Gnumeric alternative for working in the browser
Google SheetsFree online spreadsheet if you need to share and co-edit.
Gnumeric alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Gnumeric?
LibreOffice ranks first right now. Calc offers more charting, formatting and a full suite around it. Google Sheets and Calligra follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Gnumeric?
Yes. LibreOffice (open source), Google Sheets (free), Calligra (open source) and Microsoft Excel (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Gnumeric?
Yes: LibreOffice and Calligra.
Which Gnumeric alternatives work on Linux?
LibreOffice and Calligra run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Gnumeric?
The complaints we hear most: mainly a Linux app; plain interface with limited charting and formatting; no collaboration or cloud features.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Gnumeric, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.