Gnumeric review (2026): is it any good?
Free, open-source spreadsheet program
Gnumeric report card
Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 12, 2026
Best for a free spreadsheet on Linux
Gnumeric is a free, open-source spreadsheet from the GNOME project that starts fast and copes with large files. It mostly lives on Linux and BSD, the project ships no Windows build, and there is no Mac, phone or browser version.
Who Gnumeric is for
- Fits if you run Linux and open large spreadsheets
- Works for people who want a spreadsheet without a subscription or an account
Who Gnumeric is not for
- Skip it if you use Windows, as the project does not release Windows binaries
- Not for you if you use a Mac, phone or browser, since none is listed
- Watch out: the newest Windows build the site links is 1.12.17, older than the current 1.12.62
- Watch out: no cloud sharing is described
Why Gnumeric gets a 3.0
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyFree of charge, open source under the GPL. A program anyone can download and run counts as free and substantial.
- AFree plan and trialNo plan, no cap and no account: the whole program and its source are free.
- BFeaturesA full spreadsheet program with a manual and tested functions. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core job.
- BEase of useNo store rating on record. On Linux you install it from your distribution's packages and open it, with nothing to set up.
- DPlatforms and integrationsLinux and BSD only. The project does not release Windows binaries, and no Mac, phone or browser version is listed.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Gnumeric's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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Gnumeric's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 34 of the 42 other spreadsheet and database tools we grade, and level with 3.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 35 of 42) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Gnumeric has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 43 spreadsheet and database tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Gnumeric’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 34 of 42, level with 8
- AFree plan and trialAbove 35 of 42, level with 7
- BFeaturesAbove 19 of 42, level with 20
- BEase of useAbove 31 of 42, level with 9
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 42, level with 2
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 42 spreadsheet and database tools. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
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
Keep Gnumeric, or make your own?
Keep it
Gnumeric is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 34 of the 42 other spreadsheet and database tools we grade.
What you could not
- A spreadsheet engine with its formulas.
- A real app for Linux. Something home-made would be a web page.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Gnumeric’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is Gnumeric?
Gnumeric is a free, open-source spreadsheet program from the GNOME project, licensed under the GNU General Public License. Its site says it starts quickly, stays responsive with large spreadsheets and has accurate built-in functions. It is distributed mainly through Linux and BSD packages and as source code.
Worth knowing
- The project does not release Windows binaries; the newest older build it links is 1.12.17.
- On Linux and BSD the site recommends installing from your distribution's packages.
- The site lists no macOS, mobile or browser versions.
Key features
- Open source
- The program and its source code are free of charge under GPL version 2 or version 3.
- Fast with large files
- The site says Gnumeric starts quickly and stays responsive with large spreadsheets.
- Accuracy of functions
- The site points to research that found its built-in functions accurate.
- Tested functions
- The project aims to test every sheet function, preferably in its automated test suite; coverage is not complete.
- User's manual
- A user's manual and FAQ are published alongside the download page.
Gnumeric pricing
As of Nov 12, 2026, Gnumeric is free to use.
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | The full program and its source code, licensed under GPL version 2 or version 3. |
Read from gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org on Nov 12, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Gnumeric before you buy.
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Common questions
Does Gnumeric have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Gnumeric is listed for Linux.
Does Gnumeric have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Gnumeric is listed for Linux.
Is Gnumeric open source?
Yes. Gnumeric is open source, according to its own site.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 12, 2026.