The 11 Best Free Microsoft Excel Alternative Programs in 2026

Compare the best free Microsoft Excel alternatives for 2026, including features, pricing, pros and cons, and use cases for each spreadsheet tool.
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CData Launches Free Connect Spreadsheets Product to Simplify Access to Enterprise Data for Excel and Google Sheets Users

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CData Software (“CData”), the leading provider of data connectivity solutions, today introduced CData Connect Spreadsheets, a new tool designed to streamline ...
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How to Insert Data From Multiple Excel Spreadsheets to One Excel Spreadsheet

If you manage data in multiple Excel spreadsheets, you can use the Consolidate Data wizard to merge data from several spreadsheets or workbooks into one master sheet. The Consolidate Data wizard ...
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Free spreadsheet apps can show you the money, but paid versions spare you from ads

Free spreadsheet apps are a cool idea, as long as you’re comfortable with their limitations. Many are ad-supported, for instance, so expect part of your screen to be trying to sell you something.
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Excel Pivot Tables Guide to Spreadsheet Analysis, Pivot Charts Slicers, and Data Modeling

Explore Excel Pivot Tables for faster spreadsheet analysis, using slicers, pivot charts, calculated fields, and data modeling to turn raw data into clear, interactive insights. Pixabay, Conmongt Excel ...