The following are some key differences between the MS Excel and Google sheets:
The following are some key differences between the MS Excel and Google sheets:
- MS Excel is included with the MS Office suite, whereas Google sheets is a part of the G Suite (Google suite).
- MS Excel is expensive, and its latest version (Office 365 Excel Online) charges a monthly or yearly fee, depending on the user’s selection. Besides, Google Sheets is entirely free for personal use and only requires a Google Account.
- MS Excel supports over 400 functions/ formulae, while Google sheets has limited options.
- MS Excel deals with complex tasks and large data sets efficiently. On the other hand, Google sheets is more suited for basic operations and small data sets.
- MS Excel (except Office 365) does not have a collaboration feature, and it asks users to save their files first to send/share them with others. On the other hand, Google Sheets is an entirely web-based tool, and hence, it allows users to share sheets with others and work together in real-time.
- Data analysis is more straightforward and effective in MS Excel as it can handle vast amounts of data. Besides, Google sheets is not usually made for data analysis. Instead, it is the data entry tool developed for performing basic spreadsheet tasks.
- MS Excel is best suited for large-scale companies or businesses. In contrast, Google sheets is best suited for freelancers, students, and small companies.