Google Sheets alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Google Sheets: slows down noticeably with large datasets, and no equivalent to Excel's Power Query or VBA. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Sheets, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Microsoft Excel currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	ONLYOFFICE	Open source	Yes	Web, Windows, macOS +4	5 of 5	55.3

1. ONLYOFFICETop pick
Best for: Teams wanting self-hosted, Office-compatible editing inside Nextcloud or similar
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Google Sheets
Self-hostable spreadsheet editor with strong Excel compatibility.
Pros
Very close .docx/.xlsx/.pptx compatibility
Free desktop editors on Windows, macOS and Linux
Self-hostable server that integrates with Nextcloud, ownCloud and others
Cons
Free community server has limits on simultaneous connections
Many editions and product names make choosing confusing
Advanced features sit in paid Enterprise editions
Visit ONLYOFFICE Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is ONLYOFFICE a good Google Sheets alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
License
AGPLv3 (core of Docs)
Checked Oct 25, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
Desktop platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
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Free plan
DocSpace Startup, up to 3 admins
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Business price
$20 per admin/month (DocSpace)
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Integrations
Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, SharePoint
Checked Oct 25, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Google Sheets alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Google Sheets alternative for most people

Microsoft Excel

Much stronger for big models and data shaping, with a free web version.

Best Google Sheets alternative for a free option

LibreOffice

Free desktop spreadsheet for people who want files on their own computer.

Best Google Sheets alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho Sheet

Free collaborative spreadsheet with AI data cleaning and offline desktop apps.

Best Google Sheets alternative for open source

ONLYOFFICE

Self-hostable spreadsheet editor with strong Excel compatibility.

Best Google Sheets alternative for self-hosting

Grist

Open-source spreadsheet with typed columns, relations and fine-grained sharing.

Best Google Sheets alternative for Mac

Apple Numbers

Free on Apple devices, with friendlier layout for personal budgets and reports.

Best Google Sheets alternative for Windows

Proton Docs

Proton Sheets offers end-to-end encrypted spreadsheets for sensitive data.

Best Google Sheets alternative for Linux

LibreOffice

Free desktop spreadsheet for people who want files on their own computer.

Best Google Sheets alternative for iPhone and Android

Airtable

Better when a shared sheet has become a database that needs records and relations.

Best Google Sheets alternative for working in the browser

Microsoft Excel

Much stronger for big models and data shaping, with a free web version.

Google Sheets alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Google Sheets?

Microsoft Excel ranks first right now. Much stronger for big models and data shaping, with a free web version. Zoho Sheet and LibreOffice follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Google Sheets?

Yes. Microsoft Excel (free plan + paid), Zoho Sheet (free plan + paid), LibreOffice (open source) and Apple Numbers (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Sheets?

Yes: LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE and Grist. ONLYOFFICE and Grist can also be self-hosted.

Which Google Sheets alternatives work on Linux?

LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Google Sheets?

The complaints we hear most: slows down noticeably with large datasets; no equivalent to Excel's Power Query or VBA; offline use needs Chrome or Edge.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Google Sheets, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.