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Alternatives to Microsoft Excel

Explore new independent apps, including vibe-coded projects, that can replace Microsoft Excel for some or all of your work. Each listing explains its fit, platforms, and tradeoffs.

About Microsoft Excel

Microsoft's spreadsheet application for calculations and data analysis.

GridCraft

A spreadsheet editor with formulas, charts, and PivotTables.

GridCraft is ArtCraft's open source spreadsheet app. It has a formula bar, calculation functions, charts, PivotTables, and XLSX support in desktop and browser builds.

GridCraft covers formulas, tables, charts, PivotTables, and XLSX files, which overlap with common Excel work. Check complex workbooks before switching a shared spreadsheet workflow.

People who want a free spreadsheet editor for local files.

Check complex XLSX files for formula and formatting differences.

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Content last reviewed October 12, 2026