--- description: Review of Microsoft Excel Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Microsoft Excel | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Productivity Software](/directory/4366/productivity/software) > [Microsoft Excel](/software/402345/microsoft-excel) # Microsoft Excel Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/402345/microsoft-excel Page: 1 / 779\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/402345/microsoft-excel?page=2) > Microsoft Excel is a productivity solution that helps businesses of all sizes create spreadsheets to organize data and perform calculations. The platform enables managers to format and present data in charts, graphs, sparklines, tables and other formats. Administrators can share and collaborate with colleagues on workbooks using mobile applications on Android and iOS devices. Microsoft Excel offers an image recognition functionality, which allows teams to convert images into editable tables in real-time. Additionally, supervisors can import, view, organize and visualize data across financial transactions on a unified interface. Microsoft Excel lets stakeholders apply built-in formulas to create forecasts and predict upcoming trends. Pricing is based on monthly subscriptions and support is extended via FAQs, phone, email, self-help resources and an online contact form. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 19455 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 19455 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Microsoft Excel is available as part of Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Office 365 Personal: $6.99/month or $69.99/year Office 365 Home: $9.99/month or $99.99/year Office Home \& Student 2019: $149.99 one-time Office 365 Business: $8.25/user/month (annual commitment required) Office 365 Business Premium: $12.50/user/month (annual commitment required) Office 365 Business Essentials: $5/month (annual commitment required) Users can also access the web-based version of Microsoft Excel through the free OneDrive Basic 5GB, and the $1.99/month OneDrive 100GB subscription plans. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Charting - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Database Creation - Document Management - Drag & Drop - File Sharing - Multiple Projects - Notes Management - Office Suite - Offline Access - Productivity Tools - Project Management - Real-Time Data - Real-Time Updates - Search/Filter ## Integrations (92 total) - 123FormBuilder - ActiveCampaign - Acuity Scheduling - Airtable - Alchemer - Any.do - Asana - Basecamp - CRM Analytics - Cascade Strategy - ClickFunnels - ClickUp - Clio - Constant Contact - Discord ... and 77 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4366/productivity/software) ## Related Categories - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4366/productivity/software) - [Spreadsheet Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4331/spreadsheet/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Excel uses multiple routes to show and develop data so anybody can easily interpret the confusing world of numbers > > **Cons**: fortunately there are not many things with excel i like least. however if i were to change anything it would be the access to the built in formulas in the software. maybe include some AI to assist a user in choosing the correct formula. > > overall my experience is good. in my day to day activities i'm able to pull data from other software into an excel document and manipulate the vast majority of data more easily than clicking multiple links in the software i'm drawing from. ----- ### "Powerful and Reliable Tool with a Learning Curve" — 5.0/5 > **alissa** | *31 March 2026* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Excel is very powerful and versatile, especially for organizing data, creating reports, and managing information. It offers great value for the features it provides, and once you learn it, it becomes an essential tool. I also like how customizable it is with templates and formulas, and how well it works across both desktop and mobile devices > > **Cons**: Excel can be difficult to learn at first, especially for more advanced features. The navigation can feel overwhelming with so many options, and sometimes troubleshooting can take time. > > Overall, my experience with Excel has been very positive. It’s a reliable and widely used tool that makes it easy to organize, analyze, and manage data. While there is a learning curve and occasional performance issues, the functionality and flexibility make it worth it. It works well across devices, and once you’re comfortable using it, it becomes a very valuable tool for both personal and professional use. ----- ### "Microsoft Excel" — 5.0/5 > **Jasmina** | *19 March 2026* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love using Microsoft Excel at work and at home. It is very user friendly and comes in handy daily\! > > **Cons**: I do not think there is anything that I like least about excel. It is a great software to use for personal and work related things. > > overall, excel is great\! great software for work life and personal life. easy to use and great to have daily\! ----- ### "Still the best spreadsheet tool" — 4.0/5 > **Andrew** | *16 March 2026* | Furniture | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: As a long time user of Excel I can personally say that it is and always has been the best spreadsheet tool for a variety of applications. Whether it be templates, data analysis, pivot tables, flyers or nearly anything else, Excel has the easiest navigation and compatibility for desktop and mobile users. > > **Cons**: Subscription pricing is a big let let down. Unless you get some kind of promotional deal the value for the cost may drive you to a competitor that allows you to own your copy of the software. For bugs and other issues, Microsoft's support fall a bit short. The open community is far more helpful. > > Microsoft still offers the most feature rich and stable spreadsheet tool on the market. If they could return to allowing their customers to simply purchase software they could recapture a dwindling market share. ----- ### "Versatile and Easy to use" — 5.0/5 > **Jerguz** | *2 April 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love the fact that you can use Excel in so many ways. From financial sheets, list building, lead management and one of my colleagues created an excelsheet from where we could launch and play counterstrike and minecrat even without having the actual game installed on our computers > > **Cons**: Sometimes when creating a leads lit its hard or at least I find it difficult to ensure that telephone numbers remain as telephonenumbers and it doesnt get chanes to a weird numeric system by itself > > Overall I love the many ways you can use Excel to fit your preference and use for it. From work to everyday life its a go to app for me, my family and the entire company ----- Page: 1 / 779\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/402345/microsoft-excel?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/402345/microsoft-excel) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data