# Follett Aspen SIS, Microsoft Excel vs Google Workspace Comparison

| | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 22 | 3,145 | 47,840 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (71.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (34.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $6.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Follett Aspen SIS

Pros:
- Easy Customization (1 reviews)


### Microsoft Excel

Pros:
- Ease of Use (147 reviews)
- Data Analysis (99 reviews)

Cons:
- Formula Complexity (51 reviews)
- Learning Curve (50 reviews)

### Google Workspace

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2240 reviews)
- Team Collaboration (1359 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (910 reviews)
- Limited Features (843 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 6.9 (21 reviews) | 9.4 (2617 reviews) | 9.1 (37892 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 6.0 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (2662 reviews) | 9.3 (38120 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.3 (685 reviews) | 9.2 (10033 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.9 (324 reviews) | 9.0 (8456 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.1 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (2093 reviews) | 8.6 (30214 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.2 (309 reviews) | 9.0 (7782 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 3.3 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (2524 reviews) | 8.7 (36582 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Follett Aspen SIS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Microsoft Excel

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Google Workspace

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Business Starter

Price: $6.00 Per Month

Key Features:
- Custom and secure business email
- 100 participant video meetings
- 30 GB storage per user

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Content Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.9/10 | 9304 |

#### File Management

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Syncing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (8039 reviews) | 
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (8088 reviews) | 
| **File Type Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (8174 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (8214 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Apps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7805 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (129 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (132 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (129 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File following** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7582 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (8418 reviews) | 
| **Simultaneously Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (7920 reviews) | 
| **Change Tracking / Audit Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (6865 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User and Role Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (6054 reviews) | 
| **Policies and Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (5874 reviews) | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (5823 reviews) | 
| **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (6311 reviews) | 
| **Storage Zones** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5303 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (6436 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (2154 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1743 reviews) | 
| **System of Record Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1670 reviews) | 
| **APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1510 reviews) | 

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Business Instant Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.6/10 | 2742 |

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (2111 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (2236 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (2051 reviews) | 

#### Business Instant Messaging 

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (2191 reviews) | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (2241 reviews) | 

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (2280 reviews) | 
| **Web Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (2349 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1893 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (260 reviews) | 

#### AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Powered Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (254 reviews) | 
| **Smart Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (253 reviews) | 
| **AI Powered Language Translation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (251 reviews) | 
| **Content Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (252 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (140 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (139 reviews) | 

### Screen Sharing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.8/10 | 3772 |

#### Presenter Tools

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Preview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (2830 reviews) | 
| **Notifications Blocker** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (2436 reviews) | 
| **Remote Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (2320 reviews) | 
| **Switch Presenter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (2732 reviews) | 

#### Conferencing Options

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Group Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (3104 reviews) | 
| **Audio Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (3159 reviews) | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (3278 reviews) | 

#### Application Tools

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Password Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (2504 reviews) | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (2579 reviews) | 
| **In-Browser Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (2877 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Screen Sharing

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (229 reviews) | 

### Presentation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.5/10 | 2148 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Slide Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1835 reviews) | 
| **Presenter Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1824 reviews) | 
| **Auto Save** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (1864 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (1714 reviews) | 
| **Template Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (1717 reviews) | 
| **Template Creator** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (1647 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1830 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1615 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1718 reviews) | 
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1772 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (553 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (542 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (539 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (547 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Music** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (529 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (537 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (536 reviews) | 

### K-12 Student Information Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **White-Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gradebook** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Atttendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - K-12 Student Information Systems

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Spreadsheets

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | 9.0/10 | 1691 |
| **Google Workspace** | 9.0/10 | 2277 |

#### Calculating

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Functions** | Not enough data | 9.4 (1596 reviews) | 8.9 (1871 reviews) | 
| **Auto Recalculation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1502 reviews) | 8.9 (1763 reviews) | 

#### Insights

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Charts and Graphs** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1530 reviews) | 8.7 (1745 reviews) | 
| **Tables** | Not enough data | 9.4 (1555 reviews) | 8.9 (1812 reviews) | 

#### Editing

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1420 reviews) | 8.5 (1747 reviews) | 
| **Collaborative Editing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (1377 reviews) | 9.4 (1917 reviews) | 
| **Filtering** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1483 reviews) | 8.9 (1801 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Addons** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1277 reviews) | 8.7 (1604 reviews) | 
| **Multi Device Functionality** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1354 reviews) | 9.2 (1823 reviews) | 
| **Importing and Exporting** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1474 reviews) | 9.1 (1838 reviews) | 
| **Autosave** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1491 reviews) | 9.6 (1930 reviews) | 

### Office Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 9.0/10 | 2170 |

#### Applications

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Basic applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1577 reviews) | 
| **Suite access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1379 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (1255 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1598 reviews) | 
| **Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1243 reviews) | 
| **Simultaneously editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1479 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1410 reviews) | 
| **File Type Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1291 reviews) | 
| **Auto save** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (1351 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Office Suites

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (425 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (440 reviews) | 

### Video Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.8/10 | 7161 |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5953 reviews) | 
| **Presentations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (4198 reviews) | 
| **Whiteboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (3658 reviews) | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (4246 reviews) | 
| **Hand Raising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (3986 reviews) | 

#### Meeting Coordination

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (5818 reviews) | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (5193 reviews) | 
| **Participant Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (5474 reviews) | 
| **One-Click Join** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (4186 reviews) | 

#### Software Type

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (5768 reviews) | 
| **Browser Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (4257 reviews) | 
| **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (3834 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (398 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (402 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (399 reviews) | 

### Survey

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.6/10 | 1196 |

#### Survey Management

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Survey Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1021 reviews) | 
| **Question Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1043 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (999 reviews) | 
| **Survey Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1016 reviews) | 

#### Survey Customization

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branching/Skip Logic** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (869 reviews) | 
| **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (922 reviews) | 
| **Multimedia Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (916 reviews) | 
| **Multilingual Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (760 reviews) | 

#### Survey Insights

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (999 reviews) | 
| **BI Tools Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (765 reviews) | 
| **Data Exporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (975 reviews) | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (970 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Survey

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (84 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (83 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (84 reviews) | 

### Calendar

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.7/10 | 1781 |

#### Calendar View

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Calendar View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1472 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Viewing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1435 reviews) | 

#### Shared Calendar

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1494 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1446 reviews) | 

#### Accessibility

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Reader Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1254 reviews) | 
| **Keyboard Shortcuts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1310 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sync Multiple Calendars** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1379 reviews) | 
| **Import Events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1353 reviews) | 
| **Software Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1367 reviews) | 

#### Notifications

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customized Calendar Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1401 reviews) | 
| **Location-Based Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1256 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (778 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (778 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (775 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Calendar

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (323 reviews) | 

### Document Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.8/10 | 1911 |

#### Design

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Graphics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1420 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1430 reviews) | 
| **Themes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1423 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (1538 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1506 reviews) | 

#### File Types

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1520 reviews) | 
| **Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1490 reviews) | 
| **Web Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1242 reviews) | 

#### Edit & Revise

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revision History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1499 reviews) | 
| **Suggestion Mode** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1450 reviews) | 
| **Document Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1526 reviews) | 

#### Integrate & Embed

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1481 reviews) | 
| **Website** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1317 reviews) | 
| **Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1395 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1369 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1349 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (1095 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (772 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (760 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (748 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (749 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (744 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Creation

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (319 reviews) | 

### Email

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.2/10 | 1050 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (856 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (847 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (838 reviews) | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (342 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (345 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (335 reviews) | 

### Student Information Systems (SIS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Student Information Systems (SIS)

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Note-Taking Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 7.8/10 | 108 |

#### Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (76 reviews) | 

### AI Presentation Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI-Assisted Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Presentation Structuring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Slide Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Slide** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform basics

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slide Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Website Builder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Follett Aspen SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Workspace** | 8.5/10 | 506 |

#### Customizations

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (427 reviews) | 
| **Drag and Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (431 reviews) | 
| **HTML Input** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (395 reviews) | 
| **Domain Name** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (406 reviews) | 

#### Growth

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (338 reviews) | 
| **Site Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (364 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (339 reviews) | 
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (321 reviews) | 
| **Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (345 reviews) | 

#### Content

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (393 reviews) | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (403 reviews) | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (399 reviews) | 
| **WordPress Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (143 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customer Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (150 reviews) | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Follett Aspen SIS (1):** [K-12 Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/k-12-student-information-systems)

**Unique to Microsoft Excel (1):** [Spreadsheets Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spreadsheets)

**Unique to Google Workspace (14):** [Business Instant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-instant-messaging), [Screen Sharing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-sharing), [Note-Taking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/note-taking-software), [Spreadsheets Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spreadsheets), [Website Builder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-builder), [Presentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/presentation-software), [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation), [Cloud Content Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-content-collaboration), [Office Suites Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/office-suites), [Calendar Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/calendar-software), [Email Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email), [Survey Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/survey), [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing), [AI Presentation Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-presentation-tools)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Follett Aspen SIS | Microsoft Excel | Google Workspace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 4.8% | 32.5% | 46.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 71.4% | 34.6% | 34.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 23.8% | 32.9% | 19.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Follett Aspen SIS

- **Education Management:** 45.5%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 31.8%
- **Sporting Goods:** 4.5%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 4.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.5%
- **Fine Art:** 4.5%
- **Broadcast Media:** 4.5%

#### Microsoft Excel

- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.4%
- **Computer Software:** 5.6%
- **Accounting:** 4.8%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.4%
- **Education Management:** 3.3%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Construction:** 2.2%
- **Retail:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 57.3%

#### Google Workspace

- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.2%
- **Education Management:** 8.3%
- **Computer Software:** 7.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.7%
- **Higher Education:** 5.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.3%
- **Internet:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 50.6%

---
## Alternatives

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---
## Top Discussions

### Follett Aspen SIS

No discussions available for this product.

### Microsoft Excel

- Title: [What are some advanced techniques professionals are using in Microsoft Excel to analyze and visualize data?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-some-advanced-techniques-professionals-are-using-in-microsoft-excel-to-analyze-and-visualize-data) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Pivot tables and pivot charts.
Conditional formatting.
Remove duplicates.
XLOOKUP.
IFERROR.
MATCH.
COUNTBLANK.
DAYS and NETWORKDAYS."
- Title: [What is Microsoft Excel used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-excel-used-for) — 3 comments, 4 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft excel is used to populate data in tables and make analysis and storage easier"
- Title: [Which one of them is a feature of MS Excel?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-one-of-them-is-a-feature-of-ms-excel) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Conditional formatting, lookup, match, pivot tables, charts and graph, filter."
- Title: [What is Microsoft Excel features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-excel-features) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Excel allows the user to create spreadsheets, charts, tables, etc. to transpose information into a quantifiable document."
- Title: [Are there video tutorials to be shown to kids?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-there-video-tutorials-to-be-shown-to-kids) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can find some Excel training videos aimed at kids on YouTube.  Here is a link to one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVYzls5xX_A"

### Google Workspace

- Title: [Internet Connection](https://www.g2.com/discussions/internet-connection) — 25 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "yes , company can working on it. but company need a focus on real time network customer things"
- Title: [Is there a way to see everyone all at once on the screen?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13790-is-there-a-way-to-see-everyone-all-at-once-on-the-screen) — 21 comments, 11 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "No, there is no way to see everyone all at once on the screen in Google hangouts. If you want that feature go for zoom video conferencing app."
- Title: [Is that possible to see the files from multiple Google accounts simultaneously?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-that-possible-to-see-the-files-from-multiple-google-accounts-simultaneously) — 17 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you can do it, always you share your docs wit them or you can grant those accounts over your docs. You have multiple ways to do it even sharing by links."
- Title: [What tips do you have for effectively using Google Meet’s advanced features for large virtual meetings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-tips-do-you-have-for-effectively-using-google-meet-s-advanced-features-for-large-virtual-meetings) — 16 comments, 10 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "You need to practice using the features when you are less busy so that they can be familiar."
- Title: [Storing and Sharing web resources in google drive](https://www.g2.com/discussions/storing-and-sharing-web-resources-in-google-drive) — 15 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Depending on what you need the links for and how you need them organized, I have found Buzzstream very effective for keeping groups of links together."

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