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# Microsoft Excel vs Rows Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Microsoft Excel** [

4.7/5(3,191)

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**Rows** [

4.9/5(24)

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Pricing

**Microsoft Excel**
No pricing available

**Rows**
 **0$** per workspace · Free

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Microsoft Excel**
2 months

Based on 63 responses

**Rows**
\<1 monthFaster

Based on 5 responses

Return on Investment

**Microsoft Excel**
12 months

Based on 55 responses

**Rows**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Microsoft Excel**
$$$$$

**Rows**
Not enough reviews yet

Average Discount

**Microsoft Excel**
12%

**Rows**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Microsoft Excel**
[
Ease of Use (134)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1369382&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Data Analysis (89)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1369369&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Formula Complexity (47)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1369861&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (46)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1369736&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Rows**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Microsoft Excel**
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**Rows**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Microsoft Excel**
No screenshot available

**Rows**
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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Microsoft Excel**

9.4

9.42,660

**Rows**

8.6

8.613

Ease of Use

**Microsoft Excel**

8.7

8.72,709

**Rows**

8.2

8.213

Ease of Setup

**Microsoft Excel**

9.3

9.3736

**Rows**

8.8

8.87

Ease of Admin

**Microsoft Excel**

8.9

8.9327

**Rows**

8.9

8.96

Quality of Support

**Microsoft Excel**

8.7

8.72,131

**Rows**

9.7

9.712

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Microsoft Excel**

9.2

9.2313

**Rows**

9.7

9.76

Product Direction (% positive)

**Microsoft Excel**

8.9

8.92,557

**Rows**

10.0

10.010

Features

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9.1

1,740

9.2

6

Calculating

Functions

9.4(won by 0.2)

1637

9.2

6

Auto Recalculation

9.2

1529

9.4(won by 0.2)

6

Insights

Tables

9.4(won by 0.5)

1593

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.9

6

Charts and Graphs

9.1(won by default)

1564

Feature Not Available

Editing

Templates

8.7

1433

9.2(won by 0.5)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Collaborative Editing

8.4

1399

8.7(won by 0.3)

5

Filtering

9.2(won by 0.5)

1516

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

5

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Autosave

9.1

1520

10.0(won by 0.9)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Addons

8.7(won by default)

1289

Not enough data

Multi Device Functionality

8.8(won by default)

1368

Not enough data

Importing and Exporting

9.1(won by default)

1500

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Formula Management

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Tabulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functions/Calculations

Not enough data

Not enough data

What-if Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Intelligence[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.3

6

Lead Intelligence

Lead Validation

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

Lead Enrichment

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

5

Lead Quality

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

Lead Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Browser Extension

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Lead Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

External Data Sourcing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Lead Intelligence

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Lead Intelligence

Lead Scoring & Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intent Signal Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Enrichment

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Sales Intelligence[Hide 70 FeaturesShow 70 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Calendar Sync

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conversation Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Qualification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Cleansing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prospecting Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Data Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interaction Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Availability

Contact Data Availability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Company Data Availability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Industry Research Availability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Technographic Data Availability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Accuracy

Contact Data Accuracy

Not enough data

Not enough data

Company Data Accuracy

Not enough data

Not enough data

Technographic Data Accuracy

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Sales Intelligence

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar/Reminder System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Internationalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Dashboards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile User Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Territory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Activity Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Features

Lead Builder

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration to CRM/Marketing Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Cleaning/Enrichment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Segmentation/Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

News/People Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Connections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intent Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Generation[Hide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Generation

Lead Builder

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Automation Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import & Export Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Microsoft Excel](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566859/microsoft-excel.svg "Microsoft Excel")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews)

Microsoft Excel

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

32.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

32.6%

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Rows

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

82.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

8.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

8.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

32.6%

82.6%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

34.8%

8.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

32.6%

8.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Microsoft Excel](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566859/microsoft-excel.svg "Microsoft Excel")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews)
Microsoft Excel

Information Technology and Services

10.4%

Computer Software

5.6%

Accounting

4.9%

Financial Services

3.9%

Marketing and Advertising

3.8%

Other

71.4%

[![Rows](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/87e76c31346e6570071e95348844d467/rows.svg "Rows")](https://www.g2.com/products/rows/reviews)
Rows

Computer Software

26.1%

Information Technology and Services

13.0%

Marketing and Advertising

8.7%

Logistics and Supply Chain

8.7%

Internet

8.7%

Other

34.8%

FAQs

## Microsoft Excel vs Rows FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Microsoft Excel vs Rows?

Microsoft Excel and Rows differ most clearly in reviewer volume, with Excel commanding a much larger user base and Rows achieving a higher average rating from a smaller pool of reviewers.

| [Microsoft Excel](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews) | [Rows](https://www.g2.com/products/rows/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.7/5 (3189 reviews) | 4.9/5 (24 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 9.3 | 8.8 |
| 8.7 | 9.7 |
| Ease of Use (134 all-time mentions) | — |

### How do the pricing models of Microsoft Excel and Rows compare?

Rows is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Microsoft Excel.

- **Microsoft Excel:** In recent reviews, many highlight Excel's value for money and competitive pricing, especially when bundled with Microsoft 365.
- **Rows:** Reviewers describe Rows' pricing model as "very interesting" and appreciate its cost-effectiveness for automating workflows and integrations.

### What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Excel and Rows?

The top 3 alternatives to Microsoft Excel and Rows are Apple Numbers, Zoho Sheet, and Google Workspace.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Microsoft Excel](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews) | 4.7/5 (3189 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers highlight strong value for money and broad feature set. | Ease of Use (134 all-time mentions) |
| [Rows](https://www.g2.com/products/rows/reviews) | 4.9/5 (24 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers describe Rows' pricing as attractive for automation and integrations. | Automation and integrations for workflow efficiency |
| [Apple Numbers](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-numbers/reviews) | 4.2/5 (219 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Integration with Apple ecosystem and ease of use |
| [Zoho Sheet](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-sheet/reviews) | 4.4/5 (163 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Collaboration and cloud accessibility |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) | 4.6/5 (48170 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Real-time collaboration and integration with Google apps |

### Which Spreadsheets features should I prioritize when comparing Microsoft Excel and Rows?

Buyers comparing Microsoft Excel and Rows should prioritize Tables, Formulas, Integrations, Ease of Use, and Automation capabilities.

- **Tables:** Microsoft Excel is frequently cited for its Tables feature (51 all-time mentions for Data Manipulation), while Rows is praised for table creation and manipulation in recent reviews.
- **Formulas:** Microsoft Excel has 76 all-time mentions for Formulas, with reviewers highlighting advanced formula support; Rows reviewers note some missing formulas compared to Excel.
- **Integrations:** Microsoft Excel is mentioned for Microsoft 365 integration (24 all-time mentions); Rows is praised for API and third-party integrations in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Use:** Microsoft Excel has 134 all-time mentions for Ease of Use; Rows receives positive feedback for intuitive setup but some note a learning curve for non-spreadsheet users.
- **Automation:** Rows is highlighted for automation and workflow efficiency in recent reviews; Microsoft Excel is noted for automation via macros and Power Query.

### What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Excel vs Rows?

Microsoft Excel's headline strength is its ease of use and advanced formulas, while Rows stands out for automation and integrations.

- **Microsoft Excel strengths:** Ease of Use (134 all-time mentions), Formulas (76 all-time mentions), Data Manipulation (51 all-time mentions), Customization (12 all-time mentions), Compatibility (6 all-time mentions), Accessibility (5 all-time mentions).
- **Microsoft Excel trade-offs:** Formula Complexity (47 all-time mentions), Poor Collaboration (25 all-time mentions), Limited Storage (5 all-time mentions).
- **Rows strengths:** Automation and integrations for workflow efficiency, praised for API connectivity and template-driven automation in recent reviews.
- **Rows trade-offs:** Some reviewers note a learning curve for non-spreadsheet users and mention missing advanced formulas compared to Excel.

### Is Microsoft Excel or Rows better for small businesses?

Rows is the better fit for small businesses, as its largest reviewer segment is Small-Business and reviewers highlight its automation and integration strengths for lean teams.

- **Microsoft Excel:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note Excel's versatility and value for money, but also mention a steeper learning curve for advanced features.
- **Rows:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers praise its ease of setup, automation, and ability to connect with APIs without developer involvement.

### Which Spreadsheets platform has better integrations?

Rows is favored for integrations, with reviewers consistently highlighting its API and third-party connectivity.

- **Microsoft Excel:** Microsoft 365 integration is cited in 24 all-time reviews, with additional mentions of Power BI and Outlook integration in recent reviews.
- **Rows:** Reviewers frequently mention API integrations, Google Sheets, and Notion connectivity, emphasizing the platform's flexibility for connecting multiple tools.

### How do Microsoft Excel and Rows compare on customer support?

Rows scores materially higher than Microsoft Excel on Quality of Support, with a 1.0-point advantage (Rows 9.7 vs Excel 8.7).

- **Microsoft Excel:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and documentation as solid, but some note slow or less responsive support experiences.
- **Rows:** Reviewers consistently praise Rows' support team for being responsive, friendly, and helpful, with several citing "great customer service" and "lightning-fast support." 

### Which is easier to implement, Microsoft Excel or Rows?

Microsoft Excel and Rows are at parity on Ease of Setup, with scores within 0.2 points (Excel 9.3, Rows 8.8).

- **Microsoft Excel:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for basic use, with a familiar interface and helpful onboarding resources.
- **Rows:** Reviewers highlight quick setup and intuitive onboarding, though some mention a learning curve for advanced features or non-spreadsheet users.

### Which product has better Tables?

Microsoft Excel is more frequently cited for its Tables feature than Rows.

- **Microsoft Excel:** Data Manipulation (51 all-time mentions), Tables are highlighted in recent reviews for organizing and managing large datasets efficiently.
- **Rows:** Reviewers praise table creation and manipulation, especially when importing from Excel or Google Sheets, but no all-time mention count is available.

Alternatives

**Microsoft Excel Alternatives**

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Apple Numbers
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 ![Google Workspace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/16b55d7b1aa594a1a78d8ec91ebbca79/google-workspace.svg "Google Workspace")

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Google Workspace
](/products/google-workspace/reviews)

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](/products/wps-spreadsheets/reviews)

**Rows Alternatives**

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 ![Google Workspace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/16b55d7b1aa594a1a78d8ec91ebbca79/google-workspace.svg "Google Workspace")

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Google Workspace
](/products/google-workspace/reviews)

 ![Datanyze](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f63ffcf58efd1fb9359bea87264c6bbc/datanyze.svg "Datanyze")

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Datanyze
](/products/datanyze/reviews)

 ![Adapt](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b9ff26912e54dbd48f99dc92a4d5055b/adapt-adapt.svg "Adapt")

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Adapt
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