Compare Google Workspace and LibreOffice Calc

At a Glance
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,592)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
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LibreOffice Calc
LibreOffice Calc
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about LibreOffice Calc
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Google Workspace excels in providing a seamless experience for collaboration, with features like real-time editing in Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Users appreciate how this integration enhances team efficiency and reduces delays in project completion.
  • Users say that LibreOffice Calc is a strong alternative for those who prefer offline applications, especially on Linux systems. Many find it reliable and snappy, with one user noting that it handles CSV files exceptionally well, making it their preferred tool for such tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's user-friendly interface and quick setup process contribute to a positive onboarding experience. The intuitive design helps new users get started without extensive training, which is a significant advantage for small businesses.
  • According to verified reviews, while LibreOffice Calc offers a solid set of features, it lacks the collaborative capabilities that Google Workspace provides. Users have noted that the collaborative editing feature in Google Workspace is a game-changer for teams working simultaneously on projects.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Google Workspace's integration of AI tools across its platforms enhances productivity, allowing users to discover new functionalities that streamline their workflows. This innovative approach is often cited as a reason for its high satisfaction ratings.
  • Users express mixed feelings about the support for LibreOffice Calc, with some finding it less responsive compared to Google Workspace. While Calc is appreciated for its offline capabilities, users have noted that the quality of support could be improved, especially for those needing assistance with more complex features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Workspace
Business Starter
$6.00
Per Month
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LibreOffice Calc
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
LibreOffice Calc
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,719
9.4
21
Ease of Use
9.3
37,940
8.9
22
Ease of Setup
9.3
9,864
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.1
8,288
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
30,083
7.7
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,611
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,443
7.9
22
Features by Category
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
8.9
9,250
Not enough data
File Management
9.2
8024
Not enough data
9.1
8078
Not enough data
9.1
8165
Not enough data
8.9
8206
Not enough data
9.0
7796
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.8
139
Not enough data
8.1
143
Not enough data
8.2
139
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
7585
Not enough data
9.4
8396
Not enough data
9.2
7901
Not enough data
8.8
6865
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
6048
Not enough data
9.0
5871
Not enough data
9.1
5825
Not enough data
8.4
6309
Not enough data
8.7
5307
Not enough data
9.1
6432
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
2148
Not enough data
8.8
1744
Not enough data
8.8
1668
Not enough data
8.8
1510
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant MessagingHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.7
2,732
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.8
2113
Not enough data
8.8
2238
Not enough data
8.7
2057
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2198
Not enough data
9.0
2244
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2283
Not enough data
9.1
2353
Not enough data
8.7
1897
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.4
270
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
264
Not enough data
8.3
263
Not enough data
8.3
261
Not enough data
8.4
262
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
151
Not enough data
8.4
149
Not enough data
8.8
3,758
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
2839
Not enough data
8.4
2444
Not enough data
8.3
2329
Not enough data
8.7
2740
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
3111
Not enough data
9.0
3168
Not enough data
9.1
3277
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.8
2512
Not enough data
8.6
2587
Not enough data
9.1
2885
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.5
239
Not enough data
8.5
2,127
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1832
Not enough data
8.8
1827
Not enough data
9.5
1862
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.7
1717
Not enough data
8.1
1718
Not enough data
8.3
1651
Not enough data
9.4
1828
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1619
Not enough data
9.2
1720
Not enough data
9.4
1768
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
564
Not enough data
8.2
553
Not enough data
7.7
550
Not enough data
8.5
558
Not enough data
7.3
540
Not enough data
8.2
548
Not enough data
7.9
547
Not enough data
9.0
2,254
8.1
20
Calculating
9.0
1875
8.7
17
8.9
1766
9.0
17
Insights
8.7
1749
8.0
17
8.9
1813
8.5
16
Editing
8.5
1751
7.7
15
9.4
1911
5.0
13
8.9
1804
8.8
16
Functionality
8.7
1609
8.2
13
9.2
1825
6.8
10
9.1
1839
8.6
18
9.6
1929
9.5
17
9.0
1,981
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1503
Not enough data
9.1
1339
Not enough data
8.4
1255
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1509
Not enough data
9.0
1241
Not enough data
9.3
1428
Not enough data
Management
9.3
1376
Not enough data
9.1
1289
Not enough data
9.5
1350
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
426
Not enough data
8.2
428
Not enough data
8.8
7,155
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5971
Not enough data
9.1
4217
Not enough data
8.3
3678
Not enough data
9.0
4266
Not enough data
8.9
4004
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5836
Not enough data
8.6
5210
Not enough data
8.8
5493
Not enough data
9.2
4206
Not enough data
Software Type
9.1
5787
Not enough data
9.2
4277
Not enough data
8.9
3850
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.2
406
Not enough data
7.9
411
Not enough data
8.3
408
Not enough data
8.7
1,194
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.0
1030
Not enough data
9.0
1053
Not enough data
8.4
1009
Not enough data
9.0
1027
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.5
879
Not enough data
8.4
931
Not enough data
8.6
927
Not enough data
8.4
771
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.8
1010
Not enough data
8.5
775
Not enough data
9.0
986
Not enough data
9.0
981
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
8.5
95
Not enough data
8.1
92
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.8
1,768
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.3
1479
Not enough data
9.2
1444
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.3
1499
Not enough data
9.1
1451
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
1264
Not enough data
8.7
1320
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
1386
Not enough data
8.9
1363
Not enough data
8.9
1377
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
1412
Not enough data
8.8
1265
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
788
Not enough data
8.2
788
Not enough data
8.1
783
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
8.3
334
Not enough data
8.9
1,887
Not enough data
Design
8.7
1428
Not enough data
8.5
1439
Not enough data
8.5
1431
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1544
Not enough data
9.3
1513
Not enough data
File Types
9.2
1525
Not enough data
9.0
1495
Not enough data
8.7
1253
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
9.1
1507
Not enough data
9.0
1458
Not enough data
9.3
1530
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
9.3
1480
Not enough data
8.9
1326
Not enough data
9.1
1405
Not enough data
Operating System
9.2
1378
Not enough data
9.1
1357
Not enough data
8.2
1105
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
780
Not enough data
8.6
767
Not enough data
7.8
757
Not enough data
8.3
759
Not enough data
8.2
753
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.8
330
Not enough data
8.3
1,050
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
861
Not enough data
8.4
855
Not enough data
8.2
847
Not enough data
8.2
350
Not enough data
8.5
352
Not enough data
7.9
343
Not enough data
Note-Taking SoftwareHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
8.0
107
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
8.0
81
Not enough data
8.6
506
Not enough data
Customizations
8.4
436
Not enough data
8.8
440
Not enough data
8.4
402
Not enough data
8.6
415
Not enough data
Growth
8.4
347
Not enough data
8.6
373
Not enough data
8.5
348
Not enough data
8.2
330
Not enough data
8.6
354
Not enough data
Content
8.9
402
Not enough data
8.8
412
Not enough data
8.8
408
Not enough data
8.5
152
Not enough data
Support
8.5
159
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
LibreOffice Calc
LibreOffice Calc
Google Workspace and LibreOffice Calc are categorized as Spreadsheets
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.4%
LibreOffice Calc
LibreOffice Calc
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
65.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Workspace
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%
Other
62.9%
LibreOffice Calc
LibreOffice Calc
Building Materials
11.5%
Computer Software
11.5%
Construction
7.7%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Education Management
7.7%
Other
53.8%
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Discussions
Google Workspace
Google Workspace Discussions
Internet Connection
25 Comments
Liza  G.
LG
Yes it working on it asap it will be clear..Read more
Is there a way to see everyone all at once on the screen?
21 Comments
Jessica B.
JB
Yes. On the bottom right, you'll see "Present your screen" and next to it "..." Those 3 dots give you access to screen settings. You can change to tile mode,...Read more
Is that possible to see the files from multiple Google accounts simultaneously?
17 Comments
Jeremy D.
JD
Yes. When a Google Drive document is shared to your Gmail, you can save it to your Drive. When you open the document, it will open in a separate tab. You...Read more
LibreOffice Calc
LibreOffice Calc Discussions
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