--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Google Sheets. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Google Sheets Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Spreadsheet Software](/directory/31061/spreadsheet/software) > [Google Sheets](/software/169718/google-sheets) # Google Sheets Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/169718/google-sheets Page: 1 / 529\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/169718/google-sheets?page=2) > Online spreadsheet making tool that helps in creating, editing \& sharing spreadsheets in real-time through any PC, mobile or tablet. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 13188 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Google Sheets? Designed for businesses of all sizes, it is a spreadsheet making \& editing tool with built-in templates, pivot tables, conditional formatting \& more. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 13188 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Google directly for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Real Time Editing - Reporting/Analytics - Search/Filter - Templates - Version Control ## Integrations (13 total) - Gmail - Google Analytics 360 - Google Docs - Google Drive - Google Forms - Google Slides - Google Workspace - Mailchimp - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Outlook - Slack - Trello - Zapier ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Spreadsheet Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31061/spreadsheet/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It also works really well with other Google tools like Forms and Drive, which helps us keep processes simple. > > **Cons**: When spreadsheets become very large or complicated, they can be harder to manage and sometimes slower to use. You also need to keep things organised properly, otherwise files can become messy over time. For very advanced processes, a dedicated system may be better than relying only on spreadsheets. > > Overall, my experience has been very positive. It has helped us improve visibility of data, reduce manual work, and build useful trackers without needing expensive software. We still use it regularly because it is practical, reliable, and quick to adapt when business needs change. For day-to-day operations, it has been a very valuable tool. ----- ### "A free cloud based spreadsheet application" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *19 March 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Customisable permissions for collaboration and sharing of files. Automatic version history saving. Very easy to sue and fits seamlessly into the Google ecosystem of apps. Also, it's free for personal use to you can get used to it before committing to purchasing it professionally. > > **Cons**: Sheets uses App Script instead of VBA so if you were accustomed to the Excel scripts you'll need to learn a new language. ----- ### "Fast, Collaborative, and Great for Everyday Use" — 5.0/5 > **Hameeda** | *1 April 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google Sheets is easy to use, highly collaborative, and works smoothly across devices. Real‑time editing is reliable, formulas calculate quickly, and the interface is clean. Templates are helpful for quick setup, and the cloud‑based design makes sharing effortless. > > **Cons**: Large or complex spreadsheets can slow down, and some advanced features require add‑ons. Offline functionality isn’t always consistent, and formatting options are more limited compared to full desktop spreadsheet tools. > > Google Sheets has been a dependable tool for managing data, tracking tasks, and collaborating with others in real time. It’s intuitive, lightweight, and perfect for quick analysis or shared projects. While it can struggle with very large datasets and lacks some advanced formatting options, the convenience and seamless collaboration make it an excellent choice for everyday work. ----- ### "Google Sheets - A great small business option" — 5.0/5 > **Jake** | *17 March 2025* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use and has all the features of other excel spreadsheets software that I need for what I use it for. Has great ability to be able to download the sheets as excel spreadsheets so you can send to others who may not use the same software > > **Cons**: No problems with the software so far when using it > > Great, would recommend to anyone needing a cheaper alternative to other options out there. The AI Gemini is great at neatening up your tables and making them look more professional. ----- ### "A great free resources" — 5.0/5 > **Thomas** | *8 March 2026* | Investment Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Recently I have used Google Sheets to write a script to give me a weekly report of relevant UK company filings - a huge saving of time vs doing this manually. Gemini helped to write the script - and the whole process was free of charge. > > **Cons**: I see Sheets as a lite version of Microsoft Excel - it is less scalable and practical than Excel - I prefer a desktop application (for full offline working from time to time), which Sheets does not have. > > Easy to use on desktop and mobile. I use Google Sheets to keep a list of the books I read and packing lists by holiday type (e.g. for hiking, warmer climates or winter breaks). It's very easy to edit these lists from mobile. ----- Page: 1 / 529\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/169718/google-sheets?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/169718/google-sheets) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data