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

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Reviews

**Microsoft Excel** [

4.7/5(3,191)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews#reviews)

**Zoho Sheet** [

4.4/5(159)

](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-sheet/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Microsoft Excel**
No pricing available

**Zoho Sheet**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Microsoft Excel**
2 months

Based on 63 responses

**Zoho Sheet**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Microsoft Excel**
12 months

Based on 55 responses

**Zoho Sheet**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Microsoft Excel**
$$$$$

**Zoho Sheet**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Microsoft Excel**
12%

**Zoho Sheet**
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)

**Zoho Sheet**
[
Ease of Use (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-sheet/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1403282&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Intuitive (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-sheet/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2337583&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Internet Dependency (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-sheet/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1402374&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Access Control (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-sheet/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2497964&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Microsoft Excel**
[

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Able2Extract Professional

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Workforce Now

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AutoCAD

](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews)[

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Bluebeam

](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/reviews)[
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**Zoho Sheet**
[

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Zoho Analytics

](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-analytics/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-sheet/integrations)

Screenshots

**Microsoft Excel**
No screenshot available

**Zoho Sheet**
 ![Zoho Sheet screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1584856/Screen-1.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Microsoft Excel**

9.4

9.42,662

**Zoho Sheet**

9.0

9.0123

Ease of Use

**Microsoft Excel**

8.7

8.72,711

**Zoho Sheet**

9.1

9.1123

Ease of Setup

**Microsoft Excel**

9.3

9.3737

**Zoho Sheet**

9.2

9.221

Ease of Admin

**Microsoft Excel**

8.9

8.9328

**Zoho Sheet**

8.7

8.717

Quality of Support

**Microsoft Excel**

8.7

8.72,133

**Zoho Sheet**

8.7

8.7116

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Microsoft Excel**

9.2

9.2314

**Zoho Sheet**

9.1

9.116

Product Direction (% positive)

**Microsoft Excel**

8.9

8.92,559

**Zoho Sheet**

8.8

8.8120

Features

Spreadsheets[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

1,742

8.7

86

Calculating

Functions

9.4(won by 0.6)

1639

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

8.8

76

Auto Recalculation

9.2(won by 0.6)

1530

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

8.6

75

Insights

Charts and Graphs

9.1(won by 0.4)

1566

8.7

72

Tables

9.4(won by 0.8)

1595

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

8.6

75

Editing

Templates

8.7(won by 0.3)

1434

8.4

72

Collaborative Editing

8.4

1401

8.6(won by 0.2)

74

Filtering

9.2(won by 0.6)

1517

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

8.6

74

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Addons

8.7(won by 0.7)

1290

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

8.0

55

Multi Device Functionality

8.8(won by 0.1)

1369

8.7

65

Importing and Exporting

9.1(tied score)

1501

9.1(tied score)

72

Autosave

9.1

1521

9.3(won by 0.2)

74

Additional Functionality

Formula Management

8.9(won by default)

6

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

Document Creation[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.3

28

Design

Graphics

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

23

Templates

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

24

Themes

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

24

Collaboration

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

27

Real-Time Communication

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

26

File Types

Export

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

26

Import

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

25

Web Publishing

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

21

Edit & Revise

Revision History

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

24

Suggestion Mode

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

23

Document Editor

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

25

Integrate & Embed

Calendar

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

22

Website

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

22

Applications

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

23

Operating System

PC Operating System

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

25

Mac Operating System

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

18

Linux Operating System

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

18

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

12

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

12

AI Text-to-Image

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

12

AI Text-to-Speech

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

12

AI Image-to-Text

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

12

Agentic AI - Document Creation

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete 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

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.)

34.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

32.7%

[![Zoho Sheet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_9c567b35041b92829304b1f0deab3d8a/zoho-sheet.png "Zoho Sheet")](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-sheet/reviews)

Zoho Sheet

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

48.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

16.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

32.6%

48.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

34.7%

34.9%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

32.7%

16.4%

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%

[![Zoho Sheet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_9c567b35041b92829304b1f0deab3d8a/zoho-sheet.png "Zoho Sheet")](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-sheet/reviews)
Zoho Sheet

Information Technology and Services

10.7%

Computer Software

10.7%

Marketing and Advertising

8.0%

Telecommunications

5.3%

Financial Services

5.3%

Other

60.0%

FAQs

## Microsoft Excel vs Zoho Sheet FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Microsoft Excel vs Zoho Sheet?

Microsoft Excel stands out for its higher G2 rating, broader reviewer base, and advanced data analysis strengths, while Zoho Sheet is favored for its intuitive interface and ease of setup.

| [Microsoft Excel](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews) | [Zoho Sheet](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-sheet/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.7/5 (3,188 reviews) | 4.4/5 (163 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 9.3 | 9.2 |
| 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Data analysis and visualization | Intuitive, user-friendly interface |

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

Zoho Sheet is rated higher for value, with reviewers citing its affordability and cost-effectiveness, while Microsoft Excel is recognized for its strong feature set and return on investment.

- **Microsoft Excel:** Reviewers highlight excellent value for money, citing productivity gains and time savings, especially for advanced data analysis and reporting.
- **Zoho Sheet:** Reviewers consistently mention Zoho Sheet as a cost-effective or free alternative, with particular praise for its affordability and inclusion in broader Zoho subscriptions.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews note that buyers switch to Zoho Sheet for its lower cost and integration with the Zoho ecosystem, while Excel is chosen for advanced features and compatibility.

### What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Excel and Zoho Sheet?

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

| 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 (3,188 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers cite strong value for advanced features | Data analysis and visualization |
| [Zoho Sheet](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-sheet/reviews) | 4.4/5 (163 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers highlight affordability and free access | Intuitive, user-friendly interface |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) | 4.6/5 (48,170 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers praise collaborative features and integration | Collaboration and cloud accessibility |
| [LibreOffice](https://www.g2.com/products/libreoffice/reviews) | 4.3/5 (272 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers note open-source and no-cost access | Free, open-source productivity suite |
| [Apple Numbers](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-numbers/reviews) | 4.2/5 (219 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers mention free use for Apple device owners | Ease of use on Apple devices |

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

Buyers should prioritize data analysis capabilities, collaboration features, ease of use, integration options, and cost-effectiveness when comparing Microsoft Excel and Zoho Sheet.

- **Data analysis:** Microsoft Excel is cited in 76 all-time reviews for its formulas and 51 for data manipulation; Zoho Sheet is mentioned for data analysis in recent reviews but with fewer all-time mentions.
- **Collaboration:** Microsoft Excel has 25 all-time mentions of poor collaboration, while Zoho Sheet is praised for team collaboration and real-time editing in recent reviews.
- **Ease of use:** Microsoft Excel has 134 all-time mentions for ease of use; Zoho Sheet scores higher on Ease of Use (9.1 vs. 8.7) and is cited for its intuitive interface.
- **Integration options:** Zoho Sheet is frequently mentioned for easy integrations with the Zoho ecosystem; Microsoft Excel is noted for integration with Microsoft 365 (24 all-time mentions).
- **Cost-effectiveness:** Zoho Sheet is highlighted as affordable or free in recent reviews, while Microsoft Excel is recognized for strong value given its advanced features.

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

Microsoft Excel's headline strength is advanced data analysis and visualization, while Zoho Sheet's is its intuitive, user-friendly interface and affordability.

- **Microsoft Excel strengths:** Ease of use (134 all-time mentions), powerful formulas (76), data manipulation (51), customization (12), compatibility (6), accessibility (5).
- **Microsoft Excel trade-offs:** Formula complexity (47 all-time mentions), poor collaboration (25), limited storage (5), performance issues with large datasets, and a learning curve for advanced features.
- **Zoho Sheet strengths:** Ease of use (4 all-time mentions), intuitive interface (3), easy integrations (2), easy setup (2), efficiency (2), free product (2), team collaboration (2), platform versatility (2), cost-effectiveness (1).
- **Zoho Sheet trade-offs:** Internet dependency (2 all-time mentions), limited advanced features compared to Excel, performance issues with large files, and occasional compatibility challenges with Excel formulas.

### Is Microsoft Excel or Zoho Sheet better for small businesses?

Zoho Sheet is the better fit for small businesses, with a larger share of small-business reviewers and strong sentiment for ease of use and affordability.

- **Microsoft Excel:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight its advanced features and value for complex business needs.
- **Zoho Sheet:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its intuitive interface, easy setup, and cost-effectiveness for small teams.

### Which Spreadsheets platform has better integrations?

Zoho Sheet is favored for integrations, especially within the Zoho ecosystem, while Microsoft Excel is recognized for its Microsoft 365 integration.

- **Microsoft Excel:** Microsoft 365 integration is cited in 24 all-time reviews, with additional mentions of compatibility with Power BI and Outlook in recent reviews.
- **Zoho Sheet:** Reviewers frequently mention integration with Zoho CRM and other Zoho products, as well as auto-saving to Zoho WorkDrive and compatibility with Excel files.

### How do Microsoft Excel and Zoho Sheet compare on customer support?

Microsoft Excel and Zoho Sheet are rated at parity for Quality of Support, with scores of 8.7 and 8.8 respectively, indicating similar reviewer satisfaction.

- **Microsoft Excel:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and responsive, with many citing solid documentation and learning resources.
- **Zoho Sheet:** Reviewers highlight efficient and effective support, with several noting quick setup assistance and positive experiences with the Zoho support team.

### Which is easier to implement, Microsoft Excel or Zoho Sheet?

Microsoft Excel and Zoho Sheet score within a tenth of a point on Ease of Setup (9.3 vs. 9.2), indicating near-equal ease of implementation.

- **Microsoft Excel:** Reviewers consistently report straightforward setup, especially for users familiar with Microsoft products, and note that onboarding is intuitive for most business users.
- **Zoho Sheet:** Reviewers praise the quick and easy setup, particularly for small businesses and teams already using Zoho products, with several citing a low learning curve and fast deployment.

Alternatives

**Microsoft Excel Alternatives**

 ![Apple Numbers](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_353cec03c2383fc7f500196245f287a4/apple-numbers.jpg "Apple Numbers")

[
Apple Numbers
](/products/apple-numbers/reviews)

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

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

 ![WPS Spreadsheets](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_14e50a32a622fc0a13d822451b1685e8/wps-spreadsheets.jpeg "WPS Spreadsheets")

[
WPS Spreadsheets
](/products/wps-spreadsheets/reviews)

 ![MobiOffice](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6d9f5b0b75b9d63b54e647dd20da1c70/mobioffice.svg "MobiOffice")

[
MobiOffice
](/products/mobioffice/reviews)

**Zoho Sheet Alternatives**

 ![LibreOffice](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7e2cc37d808a91c442ce32a77004fd0f/libreoffice.png "LibreOffice")

[
LibreOffice
](/products/libreoffice/reviews)

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

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

 ![Apple Numbers](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_353cec03c2383fc7f500196245f287a4/apple-numbers.jpg "Apple Numbers")

[
Apple Numbers
](/products/apple-numbers/reviews)

 ![Superhuman Docs](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3b46cfcd70a89b646dede0c1229cec13/superhuman-docs.svg "Superhuman Docs")

[
Superhuman Docs
](/products/superhuman-docs/reviews)