Google Sheets
Google Sheets: A capable spreadsheet tool with simultaneous collaboration and a free starting point. Ranked #4 of 20 in Google Workspace Office Tools by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for people building and sharing spreadsheets.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPeople building and sharing spreadsheets
- Free planYes
- Paid from$7/user/mo
- Docs supportNo
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Collaborate in the same spreadsheet and control viewer, commenter, and editor access
- Use formulas, charts, comments, and revision history in one spreadsheet
- Open and edit Excel files, with offline access for selected files after setup
Where it doesn't
- Offline access requires enabling it and applies to recent or selected files
- Workspace paid plans bundle Sheets with other services
- Gemini spreadsheet features are limited to eligible plans
Our verdict on Google Sheets
Google Sheets is a spreadsheet application for creating, organizing, and analyzing tabular data. It suits people who want to build and share spreadsheets, from individual Google Account users to teams using Google Workspace. In a shared sheet, collaborators can work simultaneously, leave and respond to comments, and receive viewer, commenter, or editor permissions. Formulas, charts, formatted cells, and revision history cover core spreadsheet work without requiring a separate tool for each collaboration step.
Compatibility and access are practical strengths: Sheets can open and edit Microsoft Excel files, and it runs on the web, iOS, and Android. Offline work is available for recent or selected files after offline access is enabled; desktop use has browser requirements. The product also connects with Google Drive, BigQuery, Looker, Asana, HubSpot, Intuit QuickBooks, and Salesforce. Gemini features can help construct spreadsheets, assist with formulas, and surface data insights on eligible plans. This mix makes Sheets a fit where sharing and collaboration matter alongside spreadsheet creation, rather than for buyers seeking an open-source application.
Anyone with a Google Account can create in Sheets. For business use, the Workspace subscription tiers bundle Sheets with other services: Business Starter is $7 per user per month with 30 GB pooled storage per user; Business Standard is $14 with 2 TB; Business Plus is $22 with 5 TB. Enterprise pricing is available by contacting sales. These are monthly prices. The paid tier choice therefore also reflects the bundled Workspace service and storage, not just spreadsheet access. Pick Sheets if shared editing, Excel-file handling, and cross-device access suit your workflow; look elsewhere if you need a standalone paid spreadsheet plan or offline access without enabling it.
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Google Sheets fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $7/user/mo |
| Docs support | No |
| Sheets support | Yes |
| Slides support | No |
| Offline mode | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web, iOS, Android, Chrome browser extension for offline access |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Compliance & security | 2FA |
| Support | Docs, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Google Drive, Google BigQuery, Looker, Asana, HubSpot, Intuit QuickBooks … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | sheets.google.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Google Sheets integrations
Google Sheets lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Google Drive
- Google BigQuery
- Looker
- Asana
- HubSpot
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Salesforce
Alternatives to Google Sheets
- Google DocsA collaborative word processor for teams that want shared editing and version history.9.3
- Google SlidesA capable collaborative slide editor with a free plan and broad Workspace integration.8.8
- LucidchartA collaborative diagramming workspace with broad integrations, offline editing, and AI assistance.8.2
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