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The 8 best Excel alternatives and spreadsheet software in 2025

These Excel alternatives all offer a fresh take on the gold standard spreadsheet app.

By David Hartshorne · November 19, 2024

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David Hartshorne

David is an experienced writer and the owner of Azahar Media. A former global support and service delivery manager for enterprise software, he uses his subject-matter expertise to create authoritative, detailed, and actionable content for leading brands like Zapier and monday.com.

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Spreadsheets & databases

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Microsoft Excel

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