# Google Sheets Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

> With the help of Capterra, learn about Google Sheets Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Spreadsheet products and more.

Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets

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 Google Sheets Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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[Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Users](#users)[Pros and Cons](#pros-cons)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews)

Google Sheets

## What is Google Sheets?

Online spreadsheet making tool that helps in creating, editing & sharing spreadsheets in real-time through any PC, mobile or tablet.

## What is Google Sheets used for?

[Spreadsheet](https://www.capterra.com/spreadsheet-software/)

Top alternative

Featured

Overall rating

Based on 13,196 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

96%

Neutral

4%

Negative

0%

Pros & cons

Team-based document sharing

Free spreadsheet alternative

Sluggish with large datasets

Limited cell and table features

Starting price

$6

Per User, Per Month

Free trial  
available

Includes Free Version

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### Google Sheets

4.7 (13,196)

VS.

[4.5 (3,515)](https://www.capterra.com/p/79104/Smartsheet/reviews/)

Starting Price

$6

Per User, Per Month

Starting Price

$12

Per User, Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.6 (13,196)

Ease Of Use

4.3 (19,374)

Value For Money

4.8 (8,481)

Value For Money

4.4 (13,027)

Customer Service

4.4 (7,125)

Customer Service

4.3 (11,303)

## Google Sheets alternatives

Highest Rated

[4.7 (85)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10011368/Macabacus/reviews/)

Starting price

$200.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

99%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[4.6 (92)](https://www.capterra.com/p/39269/Spreadsheet-Server/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

97%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[4.6 (29)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005479/Jet-Reports/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

93%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[4.3 (687)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

86%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/alternatives/)

## FAQs about Google Sheets

Overview

### What problems does Google Sheets solve?

Google Sheets solves version-control chaos, scattered task ownership, and slow status reporting by giving teams one live spreadsheet for shared updates, comments, assignments, and permissions. Operations, marketing, customer care, finance, and project managers use it to track schedules, budgets, requests, rosters, and progress without back-and-forth emails or duplicate files.

Answer based on 5538 reviews

Overview

### Which roles and teams benefit most from Google Sheets?

Google Sheets benefits business owners, executives, and managers who need fast budgeting, reporting, and team coordination. Project managers, marketers, and operations teams use it to track tasks, campaigns, and workflows, while educators, students, accountants, and developers rely on it for collaboration, analysis, recordkeeping, and lightweight data management.

Answer based on 13194 reviews

Overview

### What company size and industries is Google Sheets built for?

Google Sheets is designed for businesses of all sizes, with strongest adoption among small businesses at 69% and leading use in Computer Software and Education Management at 7% each. It also appears in Marketing and Advertising at 6%, with additional use by midsize businesses at 15% and enterprises at 16% for spreadsheet work.

Answer based on 13196 reviews

Features and Usability

### What are the key features of Google Sheets?

Google Sheets includes core spreadsheet features like formulas, charting, and templates, plus collaboration tools such as real-time editing, comments, and sheet sharing. Key differentiators include auto-save, version control, access controls and permissions, offline access, and API and third-party integrations for importing, exporting, and updating data.

Answer based on 5034 reviews

Integrations

### Which third-party tools and platforms does Google Sheets integrate with?

Google Sheets integrates with Microsoft Excel, Google Drive, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Slides, and Google Workspace, with additional connections to Zapier. Reviewer feedback centers on the Google Workspace ecosystem, while catalog listings also show links to Microsoft Outlook, Slack, Trello, and Google Analytics 360.

Answer based on 7328 reviews

Getting Started and Support

### How easy is it to onboard and train a team on Google Sheets?

Google Sheets is generally quick to onboard, especially for teams already familiar with Excel or other spreadsheet tools. Live online sessions, videos, and documentation support training. Reviewers say basic users and remote collaborators adapt fast, while nontechnical users and those learning advanced formulas, shortcuts, or reporting features may need more time.

Answer based on 296 reviews

Getting Started and Support

### What customer support options does Google Sheets offer, and how do users rate the experience?

Google Sheets offers email/help desk, FAQ/forum, knowledge base, phone support, and chat. Users often find the help center, documentation, and community answers useful for common questions, but support experiences are mixed: direct assistance can be hard to reach, response times may be slow, and issue resolution is inconsistent.

Answer based on 144 reviews

Security

### How does Google Sheets handle data security and access control?

Google Sheets uses cloud storage, automatic saving, version history, and sharing controls to protect data and manage access. Users can assign view, comment, or edit permissions, restrict access by email address, protect ranges or sheets, and prevent resharing. Some reviewers note privacy concerns with cloud storage, tricky permissions, and limited password protection.

Answer based on 556 reviews

Spreadsheets

### Is Google Sheets good for spreadsheets?

Google Sheets works well for everyday spreadsheets, shared lists, budgeting, and team planning. Small business teams, administrators, and personal users like the familiar layout, formulas, and Excel file compatibility, but larger workbooks, advanced analytics, printing, offline work, and complex formatting can feel more limited than desktop spreadsheet software.

Answer based on 5034 reviews

## Who uses Google Sheets?

Based on Capterra reviews from the past year

Company size

Based on 227 reviews

100%

75%

50%

25%

Smallbusiness

Midsizebusinesses

Enterprise

Top job functions

Based on 227 reviews

Administrative

34%

Administrative

34%

IT & Software Development

10%

Creative & Design

10%

Health & Medical

8%

Others

37%

Top industries

Based on 227 reviews

Health, Wellness and Fitness

23%

Information Technology and Services

20%

Marketing and Advertising

19%

Education Management

19%

Other

19%

## Pros and Cons

Team-based document sharing

99% positive reviews out of 1710

Most reviewers indicate collaboration features allow teams to co-edit, comment, and share spreadsheets efficiently from anywhere.

Sarah M

Owner, 2 - 10 employees.

"The collaboration tools allow for teams to work effectively."

Sluggish with large datasets

81% negative reviews out of 703

Most users report performance and speed issues, especially with large files or slow internet, causing lag and delays.

Jerry L

Lead Project Manager, 11 - 50 employees.

"The application becomes laggy and slower in performance if you have a few hundred thousand or more rows on one sheet."

Free spreadsheet alternative

98% positive reviews out of 915

Most reviewers appreciate pricing, noting Google Sheets is free, accessible, and offers robust features without extra cost.

Maria H

University Teacher, 1,001 - 5,000 employees.

"You can work with spreadsheets, totally free just by having a Google account."

Limited cell and table features

56% negative reviews out of 550

Some reviewers describe cells and tables as less flexible, with missing advanced formatting, sorting, and pivot table options.

Void D

Freelance Artist, 1 employee.

"The mobile app is basically useless due to the fact that data doesn't display correctly within the intended cels - it will instead overlap with cell borders."

Instant multi-user editing

99% positive reviews out of 686

Most reviewers describe real-time collaboration as essential for teamwork, enabling instant updates and seamless group editing.

Muhammad K

Full stack developer, 1 employee.

"The thing I like the most about about google sheets is that the collaboration is really good here multiple users can do changes and all of them can see reflection of the changes in realtime"

Minimal direct support options

58% negative reviews out of 110

Some users comment customer support is limited, relying mainly on forums and online resources rather than direct assistance.

## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Data Import/Export

4.6 (837)

68.46% of 837 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

It helps you import and export data in various formats like CSV, Excel, and PDF, and integrates with tools like Google Forms and BigQuery. Some reviewers find the process simple and versatile, though a few mention occasional formatting or compatibility issues.

Search/Filter

4.6 (751)

60.19% of 751 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Google Sheets allows you to quickly search and filter large datasets using keywords or conditions. Reviewers indicate these tools save time, make data analysis easier, and are intuitive, though some mention minor glitches or limitations with complex or multi-sheet searches.

Document Management

4.6 (744)

62.37% of 744 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Google Sheets offers easy document organization with folders, autosave, and version history through Google Drive. Reviewers appreciate being able to access, share, and restore documents from any device, though some wish for more folder options and improved file display.

Access Controls/Permissions

4.6 (739)

65.76% of 739 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Google Sheets gives you flexible control over who can view, comment, or edit your documents. Users think the ability to set precise permissions helps protect sensitive data, prevent unwanted changes, and streamline collaboration by assigning roles as needed.

Collaboration Tools

4.6 (707)

62.52% of 707 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

With Google Sheets, you can work with many people at once, see real-time edits, leave comments, and track changes. Reviewers appreciate the seamless teamwork, instant updates, and easy sharing, saying it boosts productivity for remote and distributed teams.

Reporting/Analytics

4.5 (613)

57.75% of 613 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Google Sheets 21 features

Google Sheets gives you flexible control over who can view, comment, or edit your documents. Users think the ability to set precise permissions helps protect sensitive data, prevent unwanted changes, and streamline collaboration by assigning roles as needed.

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Manage patient documentation describing all clinical interactions, diagnoses, procedures, medications, etc.

With Google Sheets, you can work with many people at once, see real-time edits, leave comments, and track changes. Reviewers appreciate the seamless teamwork, instant updates, and easy sharing, saying it boosts productivity for remote and distributed teams.

Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources

It helps you import and export data in various formats like CSV, Excel, and PDF, and integrates with tools like Google Forms and BigQuery. Some reviewers find the process simple and versatile, though a few mention occasional formatting or compatibility issues.

Graphical representation of data

Google Sheets offers easy document organization with folders, autosave, and version history through Google Drive. Reviewers appreciate being able to access, share, and restore documents from any device, though some wish for more folder options and improved file display.

Ability to handle several projects simultaneously

Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection

Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments

Preview and make real-time changes in the web content

Receive data and information in real time

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Google Sheets allows you to quickly search and filter large datasets using keywords or conditions. Reviewers indicate these tools save time, make data analysis easier, and are intuitive, though some mention minor glitches or limitations with complex or multi-sheet searches.

Sample files or documents that could be customized as needed or used as is

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Features

4.4 (13,196)

4.4

Based on 13,196 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.8 (8481)

Free Trial

Free Version

[View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/pricing/)

Business Starter

$6.00

Per User,Per Month

Business Standard

$12.00

Per User,Per Month

Business Plus

$18.00

Per User,Per Month

Value for money

4.8 (8,481)

4.8

Based on 8,481 reviews

## Integrations

[

Google Docs](https://www.capterra.com/p/160756/Google-Docs/)[

Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/)[

Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/)[

Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/)[

Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/)[

Mailchimp](https://www.capterra.com/p/110228/MailChimp/)[

Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/)[

Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/)

## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.4 (7125)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.4 (7,125)

4.4

Based on 7,125 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.7

Based on 13,196 reviews

Filter by rating

5(9477)

4(3217)

3(465)

2(30)

1(7)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

RI

Ricardo I.

Phone Surveyor

Market Research

### "Great tool to share statistics and updating graphs live."

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 31, 2026

My overall experience with Google Sheets is very good. I've mostly used this solution in previous positions. It made sharing documents and employee statistics very easy.

Pros

What I like most about Google Sheets is that is a much simpler version of Excel that happens to be accessible virtually anywhere.

Cons

What I least liked about Google Sheets is that the graph options can be a little limited and underwhelming.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

ZM

Zain M.

Chief Executive Officer

Information Technology and Services

### "Simple and easy to use"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 28, 2026

Pros

The best thing of Google Sheets is that I am able to collaborate with my team members in real time and able to share sheet leave comments or see updates instantly. It saves a lot of time and very easy to use. And the interface is very clean.

Cons

When I try to work with large sheet with a lot of formulas or when multiple people are working on same file, it starts to lag sometimes.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

PC

Patrick C.

VP Strategy

Marketing and Advertising

### "A great and cost-effective way to use spreadsheets."

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

May 25, 2026

I tend to use it when others start the spreadsheet in Google sheets. It is an easy application to use and provides everything most users will need.

Pros

A great cost-effective solution for anyone that doesn't want the bigger cost of a solution like Microsoft Excel.

Cons

I does everything that you need it to do. It just doesn't feel as slick as some of the alternatives.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

PK

Paul K.

President

Real Estate

### "Google Sheets - A Great Solution!"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 21, 2026

Pros

Google Sheets is my go to platform for organizing data, using formulas to calculate data, and having great templates for many uses. Google Sheets also has a great easy to use user interface and easy access to collaboration. Excellent value at a low price point!

Cons

What I liked least about Google Sheets is that the customer support is at times difficult to reach regarding some issues.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Yugma S.

Assay development and integration technician

Biotechnology

### "“A Versatile and Collaborative Tool for Everyday Data"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 21, 2026

Overall, my experience with Google Sheets has been very positive. It is a reliable and efficient tool for data tracking, analysis, and collaboration. It helps streamline workflows and improves team coordination, especially when working on shared datasets.

Pros

Google Sheets is highly flexible and easy to use for organizing and analyzing data. In my role as an assay development and integration technician at Vital Bio, I frequently use it to track experiments, manage data, and collaborate with team me

Cons

While Google Sheets is great for most tasks, it can become slow or less responsive when handling very large datasets or complex calculations

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Andrew M.

Owner

Computer Software

### "My default spreadsheet app"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 20, 2026

Pros

My go to replacement for Excel, the web experience has really come a long way and it's not as bloated Excel. Plus the sharing is super simple

Cons

Just the requirement to be online, a reasonable desktop app would be nice that puts all Docs/Sheets/Drive all together

Alternatives considered

[Airtable](https://www.capterra.com/p/146652/Airtable/)

Reasons for choosing Google Sheets

the spreadsheet model fits better at times, it's not an either/or more a both/and

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

ZM

Zal M.

Program Manager

Education Management

### "Made spreadsheeting enjoyable"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 18, 2026

I went from disliking spreadsheeting, to enjoying the capabilities of Google Sheets - now making the experience enjoyable, and I'm finding more reasons to open it up for every-day activities and planning.

Pros

As it's cloud-based, and I have never liked spreadsheets in general, having real-time collaboration and integration has meant I've actually enjoyed learning all the functions and features, and having access to templates makes things easy to get going. Now with the integration of Gemini, it really pushes the ability of the platform.

Cons

Sometimes it struggles a little bit with important XLS files, but overall it does a good job of retaining the formatting, formulas etc.

Switched from

[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/)

Once we started using Google Workspace, we didn't need to pay for Excel anymore, so it made sense for us to use Sheets instead.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

NM

Niki M.

Owner breeder

Veterinary

### "Absolutely love Google sheets"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 14, 2026

I have had a wonderful experience with Google sheets and have used them over the past 5 to 6 years.

Pros

I love how easy Google sheet is to use, I create Google sheets for my puppy births and worming schedules.

Cons

Wish it was a little easier to read on a cell phone screen, it’s just hard to view all the information without having to use a computer.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

KG

Krista G.

VP

Construction

### "Similar to Excel but More Collaborative"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 6, 2026

Easy to use, no risk of losing work because you forgot to save, and easy to share with others to colloborate with!

Pros

I love that my work is auto-saved and viewable in real time with colleagues or other people working on the product. It is very user friendly and easy to set up with formulas being very similar to its counterpart Excel. The graphs/charts functionality is also more intutitve to set up in Sheets.

Cons

For my own uses, I love everything about it. Some people who use it in a more complex way say that it can not handle what Excel does, but I really cant speak to that.

Switched from

[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/)

Because of the collaboration feature and ability to see work/changes being done in real time

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

RP

Rylie P.

Communications Coordinator

Education Management

### "Very Useful"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 5, 2026

Overall, I have had a great experience with Google Sheets. I have used many of its features and it has helped me stay organized with my team.

Pros

I like how user-friendly Google Sheets is. It is easy to use formulas, edit cells, and share with others. It is a great tool to collaborate with others. The options for templates are endless.

Cons

I least like there is not an ai tool to help create formulas. I think adding a chat bot would be useful to enhance the user experience.

Switched from

[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/)

Google Sheets integrates with other Google products and it is easier to use.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

[View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/reviews/)

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