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Microsoft Excel vs WPS Spreadsheets

Not sure which of these tools fits your work? Compare Microsoft Excel and WPS Spreadsheets to see what you can do with each, what you'll pay and what to check before you choose.

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Compare features and pricing for Microsoft Excel, WPS Spreadsheets
What matters to youMicrosoft ExcelWPS Spreadsheets
Best suited to
  • Financial analysts
  • Data analysts
  • Businesses managing large datasets
  • Students and professionals working with spreadsheets
  • Students
Starting priceFrom $6.99 / free plan availableFrom $0.00 / free plan available
CategoryOffice SoftwareOffice Software
Ratings shown4.9 / 5 (1 reviews shown)4.6 / 5 (1 reviews shown)
Features to compare
  • Formulas and structured tables
  • PivotTables and chart-based analysis
  • Conditional formatting
  • Power Query data import and transformation
  • Shared workbook collaboration
  • Spreadsheet formulas and calculations
  • Charts and pivot tables
  • Reusable spreadsheet templates
  • Supported Excel and CSV file editing
  • Online sharing and collaborative editing
Strengths
  • Financial analysts
  • Data analysts
  • Businesses managing large datasets
  • Students and professionals working with spreadsheets
  • Familiar approach to everyday spreadsheets
  • Common file formats support exchange with colleagues
  • Local and online workflows are available
Considerations
  • Complex workbooks need careful maintenance and auditing
  • Advanced tools and connectors differ between versions
  • Free-tier suite advertisements may distract
  • Complex workbooks need compatibility and save checks

Before you decide

  1. Which tool fits the way you work?
  2. What will it cost you now and when you renew?
  3. Can you try it on a real task before you choose?

Questions you may have when comparing Microsoft Excel and WPS Spreadsheets

What's different about Microsoft Excel and WPS Spreadsheets?

Microsoft Excel lists Formulas and structured tables, PivotTables and chart-based analysis and Conditional formatting. WPS Spreadsheets lists Spreadsheet formulas and calculations, Charts and pivot tables and Reusable spreadsheet templates. Start with the features you would actually use, then check which plan includes them. A shorter feature list doesn't necessarily mean a tool can't do something you need.

Which one will cost me less?

Compare the total for your team, not just the starting price. Check the billing period, currency, number of users, usage limits and renewal rate, then add any extras you need. If you try a free plan or trial, check what happens when you reach its limits.

How do I choose between Microsoft Excel and WPS Spreadsheets?

Pick a task you do often and try it in both tools. If you need Spreadsheet Software, start there. See which feels easier to use and works with the tools you already rely on. Before you pay, check the plan limits and whether you can get the support you need.