Google Sheets vs Microsoft Excel: Which Spreadsheet App is Right For You?

We all use spreadsheet tools daily, but what's better: Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel? That's what we set out to answer in this video!

We dive deep into the two most popular spreadsheet tools, comparing and contrasting things like UI, customization, functionality, collaboration, and much more, to help you settle on which tool is the best fit for you and your team.

Whether looking for complex data functionality, or just a simple spreadsheet solution, this video will provide you with valuable insights into whether you should be using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.

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📖 CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction
0:38 A Basic Guide
1:03 Sharing and Collaboration
1:53 Data analysis
2:37 Learning curve
3:25 Pricing
4:10 Conclusion

[MyOrangeString]

A better comparison would be Google Sheets vs. Excel in Microsoft 365.
All of the collaborative features you describe for Google Sheets are also available in Excel, I use them at work.

[w.brandon]

Alex, you killed it, man! That was quick, tasty, and satisfying!

[andresibanez]

Very helpful. To me it comes down to performance. I am currently running tests on Google Sheets to see if it can handle datasets with over 10K rows. So far its good but it can get laggy when using the "restore versions" feature. It would be nice to mention what "large data" means, since to most people what Google Sheets can handle would be more than enough. With Excel though I never have to worry about the app ever getting "laggy".

[sakshimishra]

You helped me make a better choice, Thankyou!

[everestuscalliste-gi]

Helpful and clear information. Thanks.

[angelh]

"you can't go wrong with either" is a seriously false statement.
What you forgot to mention in your video is that Google Sheets only has a market share of 5.73% in the business world. Microsoft Excel has an 81% market share. That is a huge difference when trying to get hired in the business world.

Basically a company is 81% more likely to use Microsoft Excel. So learning Microsoft Excel will benefit you greatly. There's a big learning curve between Google Sheets to Microsoft Excel. I've tried learning Google sheets on and off for 3 years I just don't understand it. But then again, I've been using Microsoft Excel since 1995. I can find and do what I need to do in Excel very well. 81% of business companies will expect you to as well.

[ibrahimhassen]

Excel is more clear and faster and good features, but Google sheet is less stress and if you are working small documents

[theendoffaith]

Google Sheets doesn't have a save or save as button ....it's a no no for don't always want to save all the files all the changes at all times sometimes I just want to work on a spreadsheet send it to Who do I have to send it to and go back to the original file

[MrsLangue]

Excel online version is so much worse than Google Sheet. Sometimes it is required for me to work with Microsoft 360 and it is always pain in the ass. Especially Excel. I am working with it now, and so frustrated I needed to write a negative comment somewhere. Hate Microsoft Office online version so much! First I was happy we got licence for our company, but I am so dissapointed.

[Rice]

I excel I can do anything much faster than in gs.

[johnmarkquinamot]

To be honest, these days, Google sheets is more useful.

[coolbugfacts]

Google sheets is unadulterated garbage.

[mom-and-son]

🤦🏾‍♀️ THANK YOU! Boy! Basics is fundamental! This whooollleee time I’m thinking google sheets and excel are the SAME thing 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO! (I know you probably thought it was too basic of a video to put out but I PROMISE it just cracked my frustration for the past couple days! 🫶🏾)