--- description: Detailed reviews on Microsoft Excel based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Microsoft Excel with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Microsoft Excel Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Productivity Software](/directory/330/productivity/software) > [Microsoft Excel](/software/91381/excel) # Microsoft Excel Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/91381/excel Page: 1 / 779\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91381/excel?page=2) > Excel is a spreadsheet management software program with data analysis tools to help users track and visualize data for greater insight and more ways to share data. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 19443 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 19443 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Microsoft Excel is available as part of Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Office 365 Personal: $6.99/month or $69.99/year Office 365 Home: $9.99/month or $99.99/year Office Home \& Student 2019: $149.99 one-time Office 365 Business: $8.25/user/month (annual commitment required) Office 365 Business Premium: $12.50/user/month (annual commitment required) Office 365 Business Essentials: $5/month (annual commitment required) Users can also access the web-based version of Microsoft Excel through the free OneDrive Basic 5GB, and the $1.99/month OneDrive 100GB subscription plans. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Charting - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Customizable Templates - Data Import/Export - Data Visualization Software - Database Creation - Document Management Software - Drag & Drop - File Sharing Software - Multiple Projects - Notes Management - Office Suite - Offline Access - Productivity Tools - Project Management Software - Real-Time Data - Real-Time Updates - Search/Filter ## Integrations (92 total) - 123FormBuilder - ActiveCampaign - Acuity Scheduling - Airtable - Alchemer - Any.do - Asana - Basecamp - CRM Analytics - Cascade Strategy - ClickFunnels - ClickUp - Clio - Constant Contact - Discord ... and 77 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support ## Category - [Productivity Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/330/productivity/software) ## Related Categories - [Productivity Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/330/productivity/software) - [Spreadsheet Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1115/spreadsheet/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I wish it were a little easier to achieve the results I'm looking for. > > Microsoft products are reliable and consistent, Excel is no different. It is not my favorite program, but very functional for use with databases. ----- ### "Undisputed industry standard, but requires mastery to unlock its full potential" — 5.0/5 > **Sergi** | *March 25, 2026* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: From simple data entry to complex financial modeling, Power Query, and VBA, nothing else comes close to the power of Excel. Features like Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP make slicing and dicing data incredibly efficient. Because it is almost always bundled with Microsoft 365, the value is exceptionally high. You get an enterprise-grade analytical tool included in your standard tech stack. Everyone uses it. You never have to worry about whether a vendor or client will be able to open an .xlsx file, making cross-organizational collaboration the default. > > **Cons**: While powerful, there is a breaking point. If you load a workbook with too many volatile formulas, complex formatting, or hundreds of thousands of rows, it can become sluggish, freeze, or crash entirely. > > My overall experience with Microsoft Excel is positive, simply because it is the absolute backbone of modern business operations. It is the ultimate digital Swiss Army knife. You can use it for quick, ad-hoc lists, or you can build fully automated, complex reporting dashboards. ----- ### "Sometimes a nightmare." — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *March 30, 2026* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Excel lets me go from messy notes to complex, automated models without forcing a structure on me. That instant feedback loop is addictive. > > **Cons**: It is very easy to make mistakes, such as typing over a formula, mistyping data, or having broken links. > > Excel is such a classic. It’s the one tool I can’t live without for keeping my life in order, but man, it can be a nightmare when one tiny formula ruins your entire afternoon. It honestly feels like a superpower once you get the hang of it, but there are definitely days where I feel like I need a PhD just to get a simple chart looking right. ----- ### "It just makes sense." — 5.0/5 > **Sam** | *February 13, 2026* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that is just makes sense. I use it everyday in work and have not found it's apple alternative ' numbers' anywhere near as user friendly. It is part of the Microsoft 365 package and due to that is inexpensive. Although I have used a m0bile version and had no issue with it, I tend to use it on the computer due to the larger screen size. There has never been any issue a short youtube video has not helped me overcome. As I mentioned, it just makes sense. > > **Cons**: Having had to use the alternative (numbers) for a time I honestly cannot quibble. I would say the one minor gripe is that if I have an excel doc open and open another it sometimes replaces my already opened doc instead of opening two? I have figured out the way around this and it may be a limitation of the hardware I use as opposed to Excel itself. > > Having used it for equations, tables, databases etc I would struggle to use an alternative. I can think of three completely separate things that I use this program for everyday. I do not believe I could do that with another program. ----- ### "Excel - Still my go too\!" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *April 16, 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most of all is the advanced copilot that has been added. It has made my life so much easier creating al the Power Pivots etc so much faster. > > **Cons**: The one thing that I still like is the transition from desktop to Cloud platform. It can be cumbersome. Also, I still have to close my excel spreadsheet before sending if on the desktop app and to attach to copilot requires me to upload to cloud. > > Overall, Excel will be what I always use as I know where everything is and I have used it for over 40 years. My experience has always been great. 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