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Zoho Sheet alternatives
Zoho Sheet compared with 6 alternatives: Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Proton Sheets, Numbers, Zoho Tables and 1 more.
Zoho Sheet has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho SheetThis tool | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, 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 |
| Proton Sheets | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Numbers | Free plan · from $12.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Zoho Tables | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| WPS Spreadsheet | Free plan · from $5.83/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Zoho Sheet
- 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). Zoho Sheet starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter).
- Only Zoho Sheet lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoho Sheet also covers templates.
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). Zoho Sheet starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter).
Suits: People who need a full desktop spreadsheet on Windows or Mac
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Proton Sheets
End-to-end encrypted online spreadsheets inside Proton Drive
- Proton Sheets starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly (Drive Plus). Zoho Sheet starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter).
- 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: People who want spreadsheets the provider itself cannot read
- Free plan · from $12.99/mo
Numbers
Apple's free spreadsheet app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Numbers starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. Zoho Sheet starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter).
- Only Zoho Sheet lists Windows and Android apps.
Suits: Mac, iPad and iPhone owners who want a spreadsheet at no cost
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Zoho Tables
Spreadsheet-style relational database with automations
- Zoho Tables starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually ($5 billed monthly); minimum 3 licenses. Zoho Sheet starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter).
- Only Zoho Sheet lists a Windows app.
- Zoho Tables also covers databases, kanban boards, workflow automation, no-code and forms.
- Zoho Sheet also covers templates and spreadsheets.
Suits: Small teams that want an inexpensive Airtable-style database
- Free plan · from $5.83/mo
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+). Zoho Sheet starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter).
- Only WPS Spreadsheet lists a Linux app.
Suits: People who want a free spreadsheet app that opens and saves Excel files
Limits worth knowing in Zoho Sheet
- There is no standalone paid Sheet plan; teams get it through a Zoho WorkDrive, Zoho Workplace or Zoho One subscription.
- The Windows and macOS desktop apps are labeled beta, and the Windows app does not sync offline edits automatically.
- Offline use is available on iPhone but not yet in the iPad app, which Zoho says is under development.
- Organizations without one of those subscriptions pay $10 per device for the Zoho Office desktop apps; the page does not show a billing period.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zoho Sheet?
The alternatives to Zoho Sheet in this directory are Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Proton Sheets, Numbers, Zoho Tables and WPS Spreadsheet. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zoho Sheet.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Sheet?
Yes. Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Proton Sheets, Numbers, Zoho Tables and WPS Spreadsheet have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Zoho Sheet alternatives work on Linux?
The Zoho Sheet listing does not include a Linux app. WPS Spreadsheet lists one.
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.