Best LibreOffice Calc Alternatives
The top-ranked LibreOffice Calc alternative is Microsoft Excel (Subscription). The best free option is Apple Numbers.
LibreOffice Calc is a capable free spreadsheet application, but users sometimes need better Excel compatibility, cloud collaboration, or handling of very large datasets. Alternatives span desktop apps, cloud spreadsheets, and modern database-spreadsheet hybrids.
1Microsoft Excel
SubscriptionThe industry-standard spreadsheet with advanced formulas, pivot tables, and analytics.
2Google Sheets
FreemiumA free cloud spreadsheet with real-time collaboration and easy sharing.
3Apple Numbers
FreeApple's free spreadsheet app with attractive templates and flexible canvas layouts.
WPS Spreadsheet
FreemiumA free Excel-compatible spreadsheet part of the WPS Office suite.
OnlyOffice Spreadsheet Editor
FreemiumAn open-source spreadsheet editor with strong Excel compatibility and collaboration.
Zoho Sheet
FreemiumA cloud spreadsheet with automation, data cleaning, and collaboration features.
Gnumeric
Open SourceA lightweight, fast open-source spreadsheet focused on accuracy and analysis.
A flexible database-spreadsheet hybrid with kanban and grid views.
Smartsheet
SubscriptionA spreadsheet-style work management platform for complex projects.
Rows
FreemiumA modern spreadsheet with built-in integrations and API connectivity.
SoftMaker PlanMaker
FreemiumAn Excel-compatible spreadsheet from SoftMaker Office with a free tier.
Calligra Sheets
Open SourceAn open-source spreadsheet application from the KDE Calligra suite.
LibreOffice Calc alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to LibreOffice Calc?
Microsoft Excel is ranked first on this list (Subscription). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to LibreOffice Calc?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Apple Numbers, Gnumeric and Calligra Sheets.
Which LibreOffice Calc alternatives work on Mac?
Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, WPS Spreadsheet and OnlyOffice Spreadsheet Editor run on macOS.
Which LibreOffice Calc alternatives work on Linux?
WPS Spreadsheet, OnlyOffice Spreadsheet Editor, Gnumeric and SoftMaker PlanMaker run on Linux.
Are there LibreOffice Calc alternatives for Android?
Yes: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, WPS Spreadsheet and Zoho Sheet have Android apps.
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