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Calligra Sheets alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Calligra Sheets alternative is LibreOffice Calc (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Calligra Sheets compared with 4 alternatives: LibreOffice Calc, Gnumeric, WPS Spreadsheet and VisiData.
Calligra Sheets is free to use. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calligra SheetsThis tool | Free | Free | Linux |
| LibreOffice Calc | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Gnumeric | Free | Free | Linux |
| WPS Spreadsheet | Free plan · from $5.83/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| VisiData | Free | Free | macOS, Linux |
Price against what you get
Calligra Sheets has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
LibreOffice Calc, Gnumeric and WPS Spreadsheet score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Calligra Sheets
LibreOffice Calc
Free, open-source spreadsheet for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Calc is free.
- LibreOffice Calc also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- LibreOffice Calc does not cover templates, which Calligra Sheets does.
Suits: People who want a full desktop spreadsheet at no cost
Gnumeric
Free, open-source spreadsheet program
- Gnumeric is free.
- Gnumeric does not cover templates, which Calligra Sheets does.
Suits: Linux users who want a lightweight spreadsheet from their distribution
WPS Spreadsheet
Excel-compatible spreadsheet app in the WPS Office suite
- WPS Spreadsheet starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
- WPS Spreadsheet also lists a web app and Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: People who want a free spreadsheet app that opens and saves Excel files
VisiData
Terminal spreadsheet-style tool for exploring tabular data
- VisiData is free.
- VisiData also lists a macOS app.
- VisiData does not cover templates, which Calligra Sheets does.
Suits: Developers and analysts who work in a terminal
Limits worth knowing in Calligra Sheets
- The download page lists Linux only; a Windows version is described as being worked on.
- No web, iOS or Android version is listed.
- It is installed from distribution repositories or Flathub, and there are no published system requirements.
- No cloud collaboration is described on its pages.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Calligra Sheets?
The alternatives to Calligra Sheets in this directory are LibreOffice Calc, Gnumeric, WPS Spreadsheet and VisiData. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Calligra Sheets.
Is there a free alternative to Calligra Sheets?
Yes. LibreOffice Calc, Gnumeric and VisiData are free to use. WPS Spreadsheet has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Calligra Sheets alternatives work on Windows?
The Calligra Sheets listing does not include a Windows app. LibreOffice Calc and WPS Spreadsheet list one.
Which Calligra Sheets alternatives work on macOS?
The Calligra Sheets listing does not include a macOS app. LibreOffice Calc, WPS Spreadsheet and VisiData list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.