G2

Paul B.

Customer Experience Manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/6/2025

"LibreOffice Calc Totally Beats Excel When It Comes to CSV Files"

5/5

What do you like best about LibreOffice Calc?

Having used Excel for many years, I was surprised by how much I enjoy working with LibreOffice Calc. When it comes to handling CSV files, Calc has become my preferred tool. Opening a CSV in Calc is straightforward—it immediately presents clear options so I can select the correct settings, and the data always appears properly formatted. There are no strange glitches or unnecessary delays, just clean data ready for use. Since I work with dozens of CSV files every day, this efficiency really saves me time. I appreciate how simple and stress-free the whole process is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about LibreOffice Calc?

I still rely on Excel for most of my regular spreadsheet tasks, mainly out of habit and because I'm most comfortable with its advanced features and handling of complex formulas. However, when it comes to working with CSV files, I find that LibreOffice Calc handles them more effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is LibreOffice Calc solving and how is that benefiting you?

Excel used to give me constant headaches whenever I imported CSV files. It would often mishandle characters, ruin formatting, or do something unpredictable nearly every time. With LibreOffice Calc, I no longer face these issues. It handles CSV imports correctly from the start, sparing me the hassle of fixing errors afterward. Now, I depend on it whenever I work with CSV files, and since I deal with dozens each day, it truly saves me a lot of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.