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Numbers alternatives

Numbers compared with 6 alternatives: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, Zoho Sheet, Tap Forms Pro and 1 more.

Numbers has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

Tool	Price	Free plan	Runs on
NumbersThis tool	Free plan · from $12.99/mo	Yes	Web, macOS, iOS
Microsoft Excel	Free plan · from $9.99/mo	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Google Sheets	Free plan · from $7/mo	Yes	Web, iOS, Android
LibreOffice Calc	Free	Free	macOS, Windows, Linux
Zoho Sheet	Free plan · from $2.50/mo	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Tap Forms Pro	Free trial · from $1.99/mo	Trial only	macOS, iOS
WPS Spreadsheet	Free plan · from $5.83/mo	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Numbers

Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet app sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
- Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Numbers starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only Microsoft Excel lists Windows and Android apps.
Suits: People who need a full desktop spreadsheet on Windows or Mac
Microsoft Excel vs Numbers Microsoft Excel pricing and details
Google Sheets
Browser-based spreadsheet, free with a Google Account
Free plan · from $7/mo
- Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Numbers starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only Google Sheets lists an Android app.
- Only Numbers lists a macOS app.
- Numbers also covers templates.
Suits: Teams that edit and review the same spreadsheet together in a browser
Google Sheets vs Numbers Google Sheets pricing and details
LibreOffice Calc
Free, open-source spreadsheet for Windows, macOS and Linux
Free
- LibreOffice Calc is free. Numbers starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only LibreOffice Calc lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Numbers lists a web app.
- Only Numbers lists an iOS app.
- LibreOffice Calc is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a full desktop spreadsheet at no cost
LibreOffice Calc vs Numbers LibreOffice Calc pricing and details
Zoho Sheet
Collaborative online spreadsheet with a free version
Free plan · from $2.50/mo
- Zoho Sheet starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). Numbers starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only Zoho Sheet lists Windows and Android apps.
Suits: Individuals who want a spreadsheet at no cost on web, desktop and mobile
Zoho Sheet vs Numbers Zoho Sheet pricing and details
Tap Forms Pro
Personal database app for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
Free trial · from $1.99/mo
- Tap Forms Pro starts at $1.99 per month, or $12.99 per year (iOS only, Individual License). Numbers starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Numbers has a free plan. Tap Forms Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Numbers lists a web app.
- Tap Forms Pro also covers databases and reports.
- Numbers also covers spreadsheets.
Suits: Mac, iPhone and iPad users who want a personal database
Tap Forms Pro vs Numbers Tap Forms Pro pricing and details
WPS Spreadsheet
Excel-compatible spreadsheet app in the WPS Office suite
Free plan · from $5.83/mo
- WPS Spreadsheet starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). Numbers starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only WPS Spreadsheet lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
Suits: People who want a free spreadsheet app that opens and saves Excel files
WPS Spreadsheet vs Numbers WPS Spreadsheet pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Numbers

There are no Windows or Android apps; on a PC, Numbers is available only in a browser through iCloud.com.
Magic Fill, premium templates and the Content Hub need an Apple Creator Studio subscription at $12.99 per month or $129 per year.
Apple's compatibility list marks Excel macros, data validation, external data and slicers as not supported when a workbook is imported.

Numbers pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Numbers?

The alternatives to Numbers in this directory are Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, Zoho Sheet, Tap Forms Pro and WPS Spreadsheet. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Numbers.

Is there a free alternative to Numbers?

Yes. LibreOffice Calc is free to use. Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Zoho Sheet and WPS Spreadsheet have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Numbers alternatives work on Windows?

The Numbers listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, Zoho Sheet and WPS Spreadsheet list one.

Which Numbers alternatives work on Linux?

The Numbers listing does not include a Linux app. LibreOffice Calc and WPS Spreadsheet list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Numbers?

LibreOffice Calc is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.