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Proton Sheets alternatives
Proton Sheets compared with 5 alternatives: Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Zoho Sheet, CryptPad and LibreOffice Calc.
Proton Sheets has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, billed yearly (Drive Plus). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proton SheetsThis tool | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Google Sheets | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Excel | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Sheet | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| CryptPad | Free plan · from €5/mo | Yes | Web |
| LibreOffice Calc | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Proton Sheets
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Sheets
Browser-based spreadsheet, free with a Google Account
- Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Proton Sheets starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly (Drive Plus).
- Proton Sheets is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams that edit and review the same spreadsheet together in a browser
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
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). Proton Sheets starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly (Drive Plus).
- Only Microsoft Excel lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Proton Sheets is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Microsoft Excel also covers templates.
Suits: People who need a full desktop spreadsheet on Windows or Mac
- Free plan · from $2.50/mo
Zoho Sheet
Collaborative online spreadsheet with a free version
- Zoho Sheet starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). Proton Sheets starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly (Drive Plus).
- Only Zoho Sheet lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Proton Sheets is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Zoho Sheet also covers templates.
Suits: Individuals who want a spreadsheet at no cost on web, desktop and mobile
- Free plan · from €5/mo
CryptPad
End-to-end encrypted, open-source collaborative office suite
- CryptPad starts at €5 per month, or €55 per year, for the Personal plan on cryptpad.fr. Proton Sheets starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly (Drive Plus).
- Only Proton Sheets lists iOS and Android apps.
- CryptPad is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- CryptPad also covers kanban boards and documents.
Suits: Groups that do not want their host to be able to read their documents
- Free
LibreOffice Calc
Free, open-source spreadsheet for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Calc is free. Proton Sheets starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly (Drive Plus).
- Only LibreOffice Calc lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Proton Sheets lists a web app.
- Only Proton Sheets lists iOS and Android apps.
- LibreOffice Calc is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a full desktop spreadsheet at no cost
Limits worth knowing in Proton Sheets
- There is no standalone Sheets plan; it is part of Proton Drive, and the paid plans differ in storage and bundled Proton services.
- In the Windows and macOS Drive apps a spreadsheet is only a placeholder file that opens in the browser at docs.proton.me.
- People invited by email need a Proton Account to open a shared spreadsheet; public links do not require one.
- The free plan's 5 GB of storage is shared with files, photos and documents kept in Proton Drive.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Proton Sheets?
The alternatives to Proton Sheets in this directory are Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Zoho Sheet, CryptPad and LibreOffice Calc. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Proton Sheets.
Is there a free alternative to Proton Sheets?
Yes. LibreOffice Calc is free to use. Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Zoho Sheet and CryptPad have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Proton Sheets alternatives work on Windows?
The Proton Sheets listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Excel, Zoho Sheet and LibreOffice Calc list one.
Which Proton Sheets alternatives work on macOS?
The Proton Sheets listing does not include a macOS app. Microsoft Excel, Zoho Sheet and LibreOffice Calc list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Proton Sheets?
CryptPad and LibreOffice Calc are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.