5 free Excel alternatives

Open-source projects that do what Microsoft Excel does, no subscription required. Sorted by GitHub stars.

Univer

replaces Excel, Word

★ 23k

Spreadsheets, docs and slides in the browser, with Excel-style formulas.

Browser

Grist

replaces Excel, Airtable

★ 12k

A spreadsheet that works like a database: Python formulas, linked tables and forms.

Browser

ONLYOFFICE

replaces Excel, Word

★ 5.6k

Office suite with high compatibility with .docx, .xlsx and .pptx files.

WindowsmacOSLinux

GridCraftalpha

replaces Excel

★ 5.2k

Excel-style spreadsheet, a clean-room implementation in pure Rust by ArtCraft.

WindowsmacOSLinux

LibreOffice

replaces Excel, Word

★ 4.5k

Full office suite: documents, spreadsheets, presentations and drawing.

WindowsmacOSLinux