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Microsoft Excel vs. Apple Numbers

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMicrosoft Excel

by Microsoft

Apple Numbers

by Apple

Overall rating4.74.2
Review count3,192219
Ease of use8.98.9
Ease of setup9.49.5
Quality of support8.98.9
Meets requirements9.58.7
NPS84.58827341.121495
Small Business32.5%65.6%
Mid-Market34.8%21.6%
Enterprise32.7%12.8%
Total page views2,688425
Total LLM citations7,2815,871

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is a comprehensive spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft, designed to facilitate data organization, analysis, and visualization. As a core component of the Microsoft 365 suite, Excel is available across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Since its initial release in 1985, Excel has become the industry standard for spreadsheet software, offering a robust set of tools for both personal and professional use.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Data Analysis
  • Formulas
  • Data Manipulation
  • Features
  • Analysis

Apple Numbers

Apple Numbers is a spreadsheet application that enables users to create visually appealing and functional spreadsheets with ease. Designed for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, Numbers offers a flexible canvas where users can place tables, charts, text, and images anywhere, allowing for customized layouts that go beyond traditional grid-based spreadsheets. With over 30 Apple-designed templates, users can quickly start projects like budgets, invoices, and more. The app supports hundreds of powerful functions, including XLOOKUP and RegEx, facilitating complex calculations and data manipulation.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Intuitive
  • Functionality