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Open-source alternatives to Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is not described as open source on its own site. 4 of the 21 other spreadsheet and database tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Microsoft Excel has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Microsoft Excel

  1. LibreOffice Calc

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

    • LibreOffice Calc is free. Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only LibreOffice Calc lists a Linux app.
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists iOS and Android apps.
    LibreOffice Calc vs Microsoft ExcelLibreOffice Calc pricing and details

  2. Grist

    Open-source relational spreadsheet with Python formulas

    • Grist starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Grist lists a Linux app.
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Grist is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Grist vs Microsoft ExcelGrist pricing and details

  3. Teable

    AI spreadsheet-database with app builder and automations

    • Teable starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly ($24 billed monthly). Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Teable is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Teable also covers databases, workflow automation, app builder and no-code.
    Teable pricing and details

  4. Baserow

    Open-source no-code database and application builder

    • Baserow starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
    • Only Microsoft Excel lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Baserow is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Baserow also covers databases, workflow automation, app builder and no-code.
    Baserow pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft Excel?

Yes. LibreOffice Calc, Grist, Teable and Baserow are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Microsoft Excel open source?

Microsoft Excel is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 Microsoft Excel: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.