--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Microsoft Excel. 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: Microsoft Excel Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Spreadsheet Software](/directory/31061/spreadsheet/software) > [Microsoft Excel](/software/176574/excel) # Microsoft Excel Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/176574/excel Page: 1 / 780\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/176574/excel?page=2) > Data analysis solution that helps businesses manage spreadsheets, create graphs/charts, perform calculations, share projects, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 19463 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Microsoft Excel? Designed for businesses of all sizes, it is a spreadsheet solution that helps manage and organize data using templates, perform calculations, create analytical charts, and more. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 19463 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Microsoft Excel is available as part of Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Office 365 Personal: $6.99/month or $69.99/year Office 365 Home: $9.99/month or $99.99/year Office Home \& Student 2019: $149.99 one-time Office 365 Business: $8.25/user/month (annual commitment required) Office 365 Business Premium: $12.50/user/month (annual commitment required) Office 365 Business Essentials: $5/month (annual commitment required) Users can also access the web-based version of Microsoft Excel through the free OneDrive Basic 5GB, and the $1.99/month OneDrive 100GB subscription plans. - **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**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Document Management - Notes Management - Search/Filter - Task Management - Templates - Version Control ## Integrations (92 total) - 123FormBuilder - ActiveCampaign - Acuity Scheduling - Airtable - Alchemer - Any.do - Asana - Basecamp - CRM Analytics - Cascade Strategy - ClickFunnels - ClickUp - Clio - Constant Contact - Discord ... and 77 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Spreadsheet Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31061/spreadsheet/software) ## Related Categories - [Spreadsheet Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31061/spreadsheet/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30968/productivity/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I also appreciate how it helps turn raw data into something clear and meaningful, which makes it easier to spot trends and make decisions. Overall, it’s a practical tool that saves time and improves accuracy when working with data. > > **Cons**: What I like least about Microsoft Excel is that complex spreadsheets can quickly become difficult to manage and understand, especially when they contain many formulas, links, or multiple sheets. If they are not organised well, it can be easy to make mistakes or lose track of how certain results were calculated. It can also be frustrating when small errors in formulas affect large amounts of data without being immediately obvious. > > Overall, my experience with Microsoft Excel has been very positive. I find it to be a reliable and practical tool for organising information, analysing data and presenting results clearly. Over time, I’ve become more comfortable using different features such as formulas, charts and data organisation tools, which has made working with data much more efficient. While there can sometimes be challenges with complex spreadsheets, overall Excel is a very useful application that helps improve productivity and accuracy. ----- ### "It just makes sense." — 5.0/5 > **Sam** | *13 February 2026* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that is just makes sense. I use it everyday in work and have not found it's apple alternative ' numbers' anywhere near as user friendly. It is part of the Microsoft 365 package and due to that is inexpensive. Although I have used a m0bile version and had no issue with it, I tend to use it on the computer due to the larger screen size. There has never been any issue a short youtube video has not helped me overcome. As I mentioned, it just makes sense. > > **Cons**: Having had to use the alternative (numbers) for a time I honestly cannot quibble. I would say the one minor gripe is that if I have an excel doc open and open another it sometimes replaces my already opened doc instead of opening two? I have figured out the way around this and it may be a limitation of the hardware I use as opposed to Excel itself. > > Having used it for equations, tables, databases etc I would struggle to use an alternative. I can think of three completely separate things that I use this program for everyday. I do not believe I could do that with another program. ----- ### "A perfect start for data analysis" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *24 March 2026* | Biotechnology | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Visually, a classic way of working with data. Easy to pick up, used in most industries and cheap. The pivot table function is probably my most used feature as it allows us to cross examine data easily. > > **Cons**: Some of the datasets I work with are very big, and Excel often crashes when large tasks are performed. I wouldn't use excel to work with giant datasets, at least not on my current laptop. > > Great, I've been using this for 10+ years without too many complaints. For quick analysis of data, it's a no-brainer. ----- ### "The Everyday Professional" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *23 April 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Features like Power Query, and PivotTables, and the integration of Copilot has also made writing complex nested formulas a thing of the past. > > **Cons**: The learning curve for anything beyond basic sums is steep. The error messages (like \#REF\! or \#VALUE\!) can be cryptic for casual users, making troubleshooting a headache without a search engine's help > > Excel remains my primary tool for financial modeling and reporting. I keep learning daily (you never finish learning it). ----- ### "Still the best spreadsheet tool by far" — 5.0/5 > **Martina** | *15 May 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Excel is still the best spreadsheet tool by far. I’ve used other spreadsheet tools, but none of them really compare in terms of functionality, flexibility and reliability. It works for simple lists, complex calculations, reporting, data analysis, charts and everyday business planning. The integration with Microsoft 365 is also really helpful, especially when working across Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint and shared files. > > **Cons**: There’s very little I actively dislike about Excel. The only downside is that it can feel overwhelming for newer users because there’s so much functionality built in. Some of the more advanced features take time to learn and larger spreadsheets can become difficult to manage if they haven’t been set up clearly from the start. > > My overall experience with Excel has been excellent. It’s one of the few tools where I don’t think there’s a better alternative. It’s reliable, powerful and useful across so many different types of work. 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