Skip to content
ToolGPA

Google Sheets alternatives · Spreadsheets

Google Sheets alternatives with a Windows app

The Google Sheets listing does not include a Windows app. 10 of the 21 other spreadsheet and database tools in this directory list a Windows app.

Google Sheets has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Google Sheets

  1. Microsoft Excel

    Spreadsheet app sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser

    • Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Microsoft Excel also covers templates.
    Microsoft Excel vs Google SheetsMicrosoft Excel pricing and details

  2. Zoho Sheet

    Collaborative online spreadsheet with a free version

    • Zoho Sheet starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Zoho Sheet lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Zoho Sheet also covers templates.
    Zoho Sheet vs Google SheetsZoho Sheet pricing and details

  3. LibreOffice Calc

    Free, open-source spreadsheet for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • LibreOffice Calc is free. Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only LibreOffice Calc lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Sheets lists a web app.
    • Only Google Sheets lists iOS and Android apps.
    LibreOffice Calc vs Google SheetsLibreOffice Calc pricing and details

  4. Grist

    Open-source relational spreadsheet with Python formulas

    • Grist starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Grist lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Sheets lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Grist is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Grist vs Google SheetsGrist pricing and details

  5. Quadratic

    AI spreadsheet with Python, SQL and live data connections

    • Quadratic starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Quadratic lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Sheets lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Quadratic is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Quadratic vs Google SheetsQuadratic pricing and details

  6. 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+). Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only WPS Spreadsheet lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • WPS Spreadsheet also covers templates.
    WPS Spreadsheet vs Google SheetsWPS Spreadsheet pricing and details

  7. Memento Database

    No-code database app for phones and desktops with offline use

    • Memento Database starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly). Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Memento Database lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Google Sheets lists a web app.
    • Memento Database also covers databases, workflow automation, no-code and forms.
    Memento Database pricing and details

  8. Claris FileMaker

    Low-code platform for custom database apps on desktop, iOS and web

    • Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users). Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Sheets has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Google Sheets lists an Android app.
    Claris FileMaker pricing and details

  9. Microsoft Access

    Windows desktop database app sold with Microsoft 365

    • Microsoft Access starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Sheets has a free plan. Microsoft Access does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Access lists a Windows app.
    • Only Google Sheets lists a web app.
    Microsoft Access pricing and details

  10. Stackby

    No-code spreadsheet-database with forms, automations and AI

    • Stackby starts at $4.2 per user / month for 3 users, billed annually ($149 / year). Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Stackby lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Stackby also covers databases, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, workflow automation, no-code and forms.
    • Google Sheets also covers spreadsheets.
    Stackby pricing and details

Common questions

Which Google Sheets alternatives have a Windows app?

Microsoft Excel, Zoho Sheet, LibreOffice Calc, Grist, Quadratic, WPS Spreadsheet, Memento Database, Claris FileMaker and 2 more list a Windows app.

Does Google Sheets have a Windows app?

The Google Sheets listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these spreadsheet and database tools are free?

Microsoft Excel, Zoho Sheet, LibreOffice Calc, Grist, Quadratic, WPS Spreadsheet, Memento Database and Stackby are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

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

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Google Sheets: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.