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Users consistently praise the flexibility and powerful features of Microsoft Excel, highlighting its ability to efficiently manage and analyze large datasets. The intuitive interface and extensive formula library make it easy for both beginners and advanced users to perform complex calculations and create insightful reports. However, some users note that performance can lag with very large files or complex formulas.

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Verified User in Accounting
UA
Verified User in Accounting
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Sleek, Straightforward, and Powerful—Excel Makes Formulas Easy"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Excel?

I really like the sleek, simplicity that Microsoft excel offers. It is a very straightforward software, that beginners can jump right into depending on their needs for Excel. The lookups and different formulas are invaluable to create any desired formatting or equation that you need. In addition, it is free and beats out any other service I have seen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Excel?

I dislike the saving work part of Microsoft excel, I have lost many files due to files not correctly being saved on Excel's part. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Meredith T.
MT
Meredith T.
Political & Tax Staff
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Powerful, Easy-to-Learn Data Analysis Tool Trusted Across the Industry"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Excel?

Widely used in my industry. Powerful data analysis capabilities. It is easy to understand and easy to learn new skills to get the most out of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Excel?

Can be prone to errors with complex projects and it can be difficult to locate and remedy those errors. Web version is more limited and, in turn, limits collaboration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Liz B.
LB
Liz B.
Sr Mgr, US Commercial Insights & Reporting / Sr Mgr, Data & Analytics
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy to Use and Integrates Seamlessly with Microsoft Tools"
4/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Excel?

It is easy to use and integrates well with other Microsoft tools. Microsoft frequently adds new features as well. Excel is the standard that most companies use for data manipulation and analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Excel?

There is a bit of a learning curve with all of the formulas. It doesn't handle large data sets as well as other tools like Power BI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rusela C.
RC
Rusela C.
Supervisor de cuentas por pagar / Accounts payable supervisor
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Excel excellent tool for data analysis and processing"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Excel?

I like that it can facilitate the processes of analysis, processing, and presentation of data, performing calculations and even dashboards perfectly, thus avoiding human errors with calculators that risk the security of information in addition to wasting time, which is why Excel is an excellent tool for optimizing data processing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Excel?

That it often crashes if the machine is not as optimized as possible, when one handles a large amount of data and uses many formulas it becomes heavy and sometimes even restarts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alvaro P.
AP
Alvaro P.
Técnico de soporte IT
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Data sorted and ready to present"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Excel?

It is a tool that allows me to have my data organized and available for a possible presentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Excel?

If you don't have experience, it can be a bit complicated to handle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nijat I.
NI
Nijat I.
Full-stack Developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Data Management and Analysis with Excel"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Excel?

Microsoft Excel is applied in an organizational setting for the analysis of information. The software assists in the organization of huge information using formulas and tables. The application is useful in the generation of a financial summary. The flexibility in the application of formulas and graphs enhances decision-making. This application is essential in a business setting for the handling of the structural information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Excel?

When working with large files and complicated equations, it can be a real slowdown. In addition, the process of working on the same file together isn’t as seamless as it is online. Furthermore, entering all this information by hand will increase the chances of an error occurring. Finally, face it, some of the more complicated aspects of it can be a hassle to learn. Despite this, it is a good alternative for data-related tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ankit C.
AC
Ankit C.
Associate Consultant ( SwitchRetained)
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Excel makes Data Handling easy"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Excel?

What I like best about Microsoft Excel is its versatility—it allows me to quickly organize data, perform calculations, and create reports all in one place, making data handling efficient and easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Excel?

One thing I dislike about Microsoft Excel is that it can become slow and hard to manage with large or complex datasets, especially when multiple formulas and sheets are involved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sergio Gelvez a.
SA
Sergio Gelvez a.
Desarrollador
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Excel: complete and efficient for clear data analysis"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Excel?

It is a very valuable soft skill, as it allows us to perform data analysis more clearly and effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Excel?

The truth is that I like everything about Excel: it is a very comprehensive tool and so efficient that, even though Python and Power BI are more powerful, it allows me to continue performing data analysis without any problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tony P.
TP
Tony P.
Chief Executive Officer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful Analysis Tools and Seamless Integration Across Microsoft Packages"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Excel?

Analysis tools very strong with applicable formulas. Also the tabs and integration with other spreadsheets very strong and useful. The software is also very well recognized and easily used with other microsoft packages Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Excel?

Exact formulas can be sometimes difficult to find. However, this has been improved with new AI tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Surendar V.
SV
Surendar V.
cx executive
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Flexible, User-Friendly, and Perfect for Data Organization"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Excel?

What I like most about Microsoft Excel is its flexibility and ease of use. It’s very convenient for organizing data, doing quick calculations, and creating simple reports without much setup. Excel is especially useful for tracking information, analyzing data with formulas, and sharing files easily with team members. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Excel?

What I dislike about Microsoft Excel is that it becomes hard to manage as data grows larger or more complex. Version control can be an issue when multiple people are editing the same file, and it’s easy to run into errors with formulas if they’re not maintained carefully. It also lacks built-in automation and real-time visibility compared to dedicated project or resource management tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

13 months

Average Discount

12%

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