Online spreadsheet software
Create and collaborate on spreadsheets in real-time.
See how Zoho Sheet compares to Excel, Google Sheets, and Smartsheet in key features and pricing.
| Feature | Zoho Sheet | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Free (up to 1M rows) | $139.99/year | Free (limited) | $14+/user/mo |
| Real-Time Collaboration | ✓ | ✓ (Online) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Row Limit | 1 million | 1,048,576 | 10,000 | Unlimited |
| Version History | ✓ Unlimited | ✗ | ✓ (limited) | ✓ |
| Macro Support | ✓ Deluge | ✓ VBA | ✓ Google Apps Script | ✓ JavaScript |
| Data Validation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zoho Suite Integration | ✓ Native | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Features | ✓ Zia | ✓ (Copilot) | ✓ (Gemini) | ✗ |
| Best For | Teams & Businesses | Enterprise | Personal & Teams | Project management |
"We were using Excel Online and paying $1,400/year for 10 users. Switched to Zoho Sheet and now use free plan with more collaboration features. Saved $1,400 in first year, and version history is unlimited." - Robert K., IT Manager at services company
"More powerful than Excel, with collaboration built in. Real-time co-editing prevents version conflicts. The automation features are incredible."
"The AI features save me hours of manual work. Auto-fill patterns, predict values, and generate insights. The best spreadsheet I've ever used."
"Seamless integration with other Zoho apps. Data flows automatically between sheets, CRM, and reports. Our reporting process is now completely automated."
Yes, Zoho Sheet is fully compatible with Excel. Import and export .xlsx files with formatting, formulas, and data preserved. Most Excel functions work identically, and Zoho Sheet offers 400+ functions including many advanced features not available in standard Excel.
Yes, real-time collaboration allows multiple users to edit simultaneously. See cursors of other users, track changes in version history, add comments and discussions in cells, and @mention team members. Share view-only or edit permissions as needed.
Zoho Sheet includes macros, custom functions using Deluge script, data validation, conditional formatting, pivot tables, and integration with Zoho Flow for workflow automation. Schedule reports, send email alerts, and connect to other apps.
Extensive charting options including bar, line, pie, scatter, area, and many chart types. Create interactive dashboards, add sparklines, use conditional formatting for data visualization, and embed charts in reports or presentations. Update charts automatically as data changes.
Zoho Sheet can handle large datasets with up to 1 million rows and 256 columns per sheet. Work with business databases, sales records, financial data, and more. The web-based architecture means no file size limits or performance issues typical of desktop spreadsheets.
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