# Microsoft Excel Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Microsoft Excel the right Spreadsheet solution for you? Explore 19462 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/reviews --- Microsoft Excel 4.8 (19462) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated June 3rd, 2026 # Reviews of Microsoft Excel Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews CP Candice P Accounts officerTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “You can track trends, compare numbers, spot inconsistencies, and build little systems that make life easier whether it’s budgeting, planning tenancy timelines, analysing fitness or wellness routines, or organising household data.“ January 4, 2026 jw josh w Graphic DesignerGraphic Design, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It can become slow and unstable with very large datasets, is prone to human error due to manual inputs and complex formulas, and lacks strong version control for team collaboration compared to more modern data tools.“ January 5, 2026 LD Leo D Embedded software engineerMarketing and Advertising, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “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.“ March 16, 2026 BG Brandon G ConsultantInsurance, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “What I like least about Microsoft Excel is how easy it is for spreadsheets to become overly complex and difficult to manage. As files grow with more formulas, sheets, and data, they can quickly turn confusing, error-prone, and hard to navigate—especially without clear organization or documentation.“ April 6, 2026 Jerguz A Project ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “From financial sheets, list building, lead management and one of my colleagues created an excelsheet from where we could launch and play counterstrike and minecrat even without having the actual game installed on our computers“ April 2, 2026 Jennifer H Service Billing AdministratorConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “What stood out least about Microsoft Excel is that large or heavily formatted spreadsheets can become slow, cluttered, and difficult to troubleshoot, especially when formulas or links break unexpectedly.“ May 11, 2026 Vincent M Project Engineer, Team LeadDesign, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It is a very versatile software that I can use to balance budgets, manage rental payment dates, and conditionally format cells to show what I need“ March 16, 2026 SR Samm R Office Finance ManagerInsurance, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Unfortunately Excel is not always user friendly and therefore requires an advanced user to generate worksheets for others as well as fix them if something is broken or written over. Because of this, there is a higher likelihood of errors for users at a beginner level.“ April 13, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 19462 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Jennifer H. Service Billing Administrator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excel: Use it, Love it." May 11, 2026 4.0 It is reliable, versatile, and extremely useful for reporting, tracking, reconciliations, budgeting, and data analysis. The flexibility of formulas, tables, and filtering tools makes it valuable for both everyday tasks and detailed financial work. Pros What stood out most about Microsoft Excel is how powerful and flexible it is for organizing data, tracking information, building reports, and analyzing numbers. Cons What stood out least about Microsoft Excel is that large or heavily formatted spreadsheets can become slow, cluttered, and difficult to troubleshoot, especially when formulas or links break unexpectedly. Review Source SR Samm R. Office Finance Manager Insurance Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excel: From Day-to-Day to Accounting" April 13, 2026 5.0 Overall, Excel is a product that we use in our business day-to-day and in many different capacities. It is fundamental for our accounting but is also important for tracking in other roles. While getting the most use of the functions requires a high level of Excel knowledge, it is still a must-have! Pros Excel is an incredibly powerful and flexible tool that allows us to bridge the gap between our Client Management System and true accounting. Our CMS is not designed with accounting in mind therefore there are a lot of inconsistencies however Excel allows us the freedom and flexibility to maintain clear detailed records. The ability to customize and build almost anything makes Excel a must-have in our business. From building reconciliations, trackers and forecasting to then having the ability to analyze that data. Many users in our business who are at a beginner level of Excel enjoy the templates that are available. Cons While Excel is paramount to our business, specifically accounting, the largest flaw would be the knowledge dependency. Unfortunately Excel is not always user friendly and therefore requires an advanced user to generate worksheets for others as well as fix them if something is broken or written over. Because of this, there is a higher likelihood of errors for users at a beginner level. The other flaw would be that as data grows, the files do become slow and harder to maintain. Switched from [Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/) The switch was ultimately made because Excel is more well known and more universally used in our industry. Review Source Aaron G. Membership and Development Director Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good product, needs updates" March 27, 2026 3.0 Pros Excel is a program that I am familiar with and is easy to use, this is mostly due to it's longevity within the data world. I really appreciate how easy the navigation bars are to use. They are laid out in categories that make sense. Cons I feel Excel has not changed much or added actual product enhancements for a while. This has made it hard for Excel to keep up with other products like sheets. Alternatives considered [Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/) Reason for choosing Microsoft Excel The native and free mail merge is huge as I send upwards of 3,000 piece mailings and having the ability to pull from Excel is huge. Review Source AZ Andrew Z. Operations Manager Furniture Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Still the best spreadsheet tool" March 16, 2026 4.0 Microsoft still offers the most feature rich and stable spreadsheet tool on the market. If they could return to allowing their customers to simply purchase software they could recapture a dwindling market share. Pros As a long time user of Excel I can personally say that it is and always has been the best spreadsheet tool for a variety of applications. Whether it be templates, data analysis, pivot tables, flyers or nearly anything else, Excel has the easiest navigation and compatibility for desktop and mobile users. Cons Subscription pricing is a big let let down. Unless you get some kind of promotional deal the value for the cost may drive you to a competitor that allows you to own your copy of the software. For bugs and other issues, Microsoft's support fall a bit short. The open community is far more helpful. Alternatives considered [LibreOffice](https://www.capterra.com/p/158981/LibreOffice/) Reason for choosing Microsoft Excel Excel has the best stability and open community support. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Technical Writer Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Essential Data Organization Tool" April 9, 2026 5.0 Pros Microsoft is a very useful tool and has become the industry standard across different organizations I have worked for. Because it is set up like other Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint, etc.), it is easy to start using. Overall, Excel is a great tool for data collection, comparisons, and visualization. It really is beneficial for most work environments. Cons Excel is complex and can take some time to learn beyond the basics. Luckily, there are lots of help tools oit there. Switched from [Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/) Excel has more features and capabilities. It is also more secure. Review Source MC Monica C. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Overall Great for the money" April 9, 2026 5.0 Pros Value for the money. It is used by my team to add information for the group to share information and use formulas when necessary. Cons If the project gets bigger and more people get involved some errors can be done without detection at times. Alternatives considered [Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/) Reason for choosing Microsoft Excel The easiness of the project and the teams knowlege Review Source Sarah G. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excel is a Math No Brainer" April 10, 2026 5.0 I use excel for work and for personal budgeting. I also use it for lists. I make lists all day long and especially grocery and packing lists before trips, its so easy. Pros Excel makes math and accounting easy even if you are not a math or accounting person. I have been using it since high school and I basically refuse to do any budgeting until I can get to my computer and use excel. Cons I don't know all of the codes and shortcuts to make working with large workbooks and databases quicker but I can google it when the need arises. Review Source Timothy S. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excel still dominating the software generation" April 13, 2026 5.0 overall my experience is good. in my day to day activities i'm able to pull data from other software into an excel document and manipulate the vast majority of data more easily than clicking multiple links in the software i'm drawing from. Pros Excel allows a user to easily manipulate data and data entry. Excel uses multiple routes to show and develop data so anybody can easily interpret the confusing world of numbers Cons fortunately there are not many things with excel i like least. however if i were to change anything it would be the access to the built in formulas in the software. maybe include some AI to assist a user in choosing the correct formula. Review Source Kerry G. Account Receivable Specialist Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excel at your reporting " April 25, 2026 5.0 Pleasant, easy to use. Great for running daily to monthly reports. Creating many different tables. It has been a pleasant experience. Pros I truly love using excel. Microsoft has a wonderful customer support process. Excel Is very easy to use. The premade templates help tremendously. The software is very easy to navigate through. I find that Excel is compatible with many different softwares for many different reporting reasons. Cons I can honestly say I have not found anything I dislike about Microsoft Excel. If you know how to use excel, problems shouldn’t arise. Review Source Ann B. Public Information Supervisor Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great program, somewhat difficult to learn all the features. " April 15, 2026 4.0 Microsoft products are reliable and consistent, Excel is no different. It is not my favorite program, but very functional for use with databases. Pros I love what you can do with formulas to keep track of all kinds of information. We use Excel for several databases. Cons As helpful as they are, it is still difficult for me to use formulas when setting up a document. I wish it were a little easier to achieve the results I'm looking for. Review Source SF Sergi F. Customer Service Administrator Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Undisputed industry standard, but requires mastery to unlock its full potential" March 25, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Microsoft Excel is positive, simply because it is the absolute backbone of modern business operations. It is the ultimate digital Swiss Army knife. You can use it for quick, ad-hoc lists, or you can build fully automated, complex reporting dashboards. Pros From simple data entry to complex financial modeling, Power Query, and VBA, nothing else comes close to the power of Excel. Features like Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP make slicing and dicing data incredibly efficient. Because it is almost always bundled with Microsoft 365, the value is exceptionally high. You get an enterprise-grade analytical tool included in your standard tech stack. Everyone uses it. You never have to worry about whether a vendor or client will be able to open an .xlsx file, making cross-organizational collaboration the default. Cons While powerful, there is a breaking point. If you load a workbook with too many volatile formulas, complex formatting, or hundreds of thousands of rows, it can become sluggish, freeze, or crash entirely. Review Source Nicholas D. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft 'Excel's with their Spreadsheets" March 3, 2026 5.0 I use Excel to manage many documents, from simple to complex. I love the Desktop version of Excel more than any other piece of software on my computer, as it can do nearly anything. Pros This is, by far, the best spreadsheet software I've used. It's easy to use, feature rich (desktop version mainly), and has templates for everything you could possibly need. The search function has made finding anything that moves much easier, and the browser version has made it so we can access our documents from our phones. I would definitely say, this is worth the money. Customer support, when needed, can be immensely helpful. Cons Customer support, when needed, can also be very unhelpful. If there are bugs or issues that haven't been previously reported en masse, you might just not have a solution, and need to find a work-around, which may, or may not, be possible. Review Source Gabriela C. Customer Service Air Import Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Excel, the perfect complementary tool" February 11, 2026 4.0 I use Excel daily to organize import manifests and create tracking reports for our clients. It’s the perfect companion to CargoWise Pros It's Indispensable for data analysis and reporting. The ability to use Pivot Tables to cross-reference shipping data from our ERP is key Cons Handling very large datasets can sometimes slow down the performance, and the learning curve for advanced macros is steep Review Source Osvaldo B. Cinema Operator Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent software by Microsoft" February 8, 2026 5.0 My overall experience is excellent. Excel is an high quality software. Easy to use to prepare tabs for every necessity. Pros Microsoft Excel is part of the suite Microsoft 365, as well as Word. It's an easy to use software, simple to navigate and with nice templates. It's compatible with mobile devices and I never had troubles with bugs or issues of any kind. The customer support is active and ready to help. The cost of this software anyway is a little high. Cons The only con I can find is related to the cost. There are similar products that work pretty well for free. I think Microsoft should consider to make some offer related to their software. Review Source Jerguz A. Project Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Versatile and Easy to use" April 2, 2026 5.0 Overall I love the many ways you can use Excel to fit your preference and use for it. From work to everyday life its a go to app for me, my family and the entire company Pros I love the fact that you can use Excel in so many ways. From financial sheets, list building, lead management and one of my colleagues created an excelsheet from where we could launch and play counterstrike and minecrat even without having the actual game installed on our computers Cons Sometimes when creating a leads lit its hard or at least I find it difficult to ensure that telephone numbers remain as telephonenumbers and it doesnt get chanes to a weird numeric system by itself Review Source KR Katrice R. Office Manager and League Administrator Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excel - My Personal Favorite Spreadsheet Program" November 17, 2025 5.0 I have been using Excel for over twenty years now and have created some massive functions to help streamline financial statement preparations. After using Lotus, Excel is a much better and advanced product. I've seen demos off other spreadsheet products but think I will always prefer Excel. Pros Having started my spreadsheet experience on Lotus, I find Excel to have great functionality, it is easy to use and navigate and the Help function is solid. Cons I sometimes get lost in creating functions. My logic does not always translate to the logic in Excel. Review Source RA Rozie A. Business Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product" December 4, 2025 5.0 I like excel and use it on a daily basis. It is easy to use and with the right knowledge you can make advanced spreadsheets covering a lot of data. You can use formulas to easily compile data and get the numbers you are looking for. Pros Microsoft excel is an awesome product that allows you to make simple and complex spreadsheets. I like all the features, charts, formulas and functions that excel allows you to use. Cons Although there is a lot of positive stuff about excel it is very poor at handling large datasets and difficult to use when switching versions. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sales Specialist Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Keep Business Data Organized with Microsoft Spreadsheets" May 31, 2026 5.0 I regularly use Excel for organizing sales data, tracking performance metrics, analyzing reports, and managing business information. Once you learn the core functionality and some of the more advanced features, Excel becomes a powerful tool for data analysis, reporting, forecasting, and overall business productivity. Pros I like using Excel for its versatility and ability to handle everything from simple data tracking to advanced analysis and reporting. Whether I'm organizing prospect lists, tracking sales activities, building reports, or analyzing data on a spreadsheet, Excel provides the flexibility to customize spreadsheets exactly how I need them. I also like using the different features like formulas, pivot tables, filtering, conditional formatting, and charts. I also like how well it integrates with other products within Microsoft 365. Cons As spreadsheets become larger, it can sometimes be difficult to keep data organized and easy to navigate. I would like to see more intuitive ways to structure and visualize large datasets, particularly when working with extensive rows, columns, and multiple tabs. Review Source JR Jennifer R. Teacher E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Stay organized with Microsoft Excel! " May 14, 2026 5.0 At first Microsoft Excel was overwhelming to me, as a beginner. But after using it for years it has only helped reduce my mental load as Excel keeps everything organized, capable, and controlled. Pros What I like most about Microsoft Excel is that it gives you a sense of control as everything is organized. Excel allows you to structure things neatly. Cons What I like least about Microsoft Excel is that as a beginner you could feel overwhelmed as it takes time and experience to be proficient in using it. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Project Engineer, Team Lead Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great and Highly versitile software with a low barrier to entry and high skill ceiling" March 16, 2026 5.0 great software that is quick, versitile, allows for 1000s of different uses and can plug unto other programs like solidworks when needed Pros It is a very versatile software that I can use to balance budgets, manage rental payment dates, and conditionally format cells to show what I need Cons There is a high skill ceiling for some tools in excel. There is so much to learn about this powerful software that it is almost a benefit. Review Source BW Bradley W. Director Management Consulting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Still the cornerstone of data and information" October 11, 2025 5.0 I’ve learned how to use, and have applied my knowledge of Excel for 30 years, and I would say, it complete sincerity, I would not have accomplished many things in my career, or developed specific logical thinking patterns in the same way, had I not used Excel. Pros I’ve been using Excel since I read the hard-copy MS Excel 95 manuals, and I just don’t see it going away. Ever. The constant development of the product to refine features, including LAMBDA functions, co-pilot function addition, and native integration across the entire MS ecosystem makes Excel the Goliath that will not be slain by David. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your career, my strong advice is “learn to use Excel functions”. The use of excel in my opinion is not just about being able to do a lookup, or build a pivot table that works for you, it offers a solid base for building logical thinking patterns to formulaic design that is useful in all aspects of software development and use. MS Excel is the king of cell based workbook tools, and whilst others will come and go, Excel IS the standard. Cons Having seen the recent Word re-brand/re-design, I suspect Excel may have yet ANOTHER GUI change, but we’ll see. That could be a change to dislike for a week or so until it becomes normal. Review Source Maria M. Accountant Furniture Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Accountant Loving Excel" November 10, 2025 5.0 I love Excel. I use it every day, all day long. As an accountant I can use it simply as an adding machine or in complex reports. Pros They have many templates to choose from. It is very easy to pick up on the formula's being used. There are so many applications that you can use excel in. I would be extremely limited if I didn't have the use of excel. Cons Sometime the help isn't specific enough. With new AI aps though, you can very easily find the help you are looking for. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Operations Coordinator Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Use THIS Product today!" March 19, 2026 5.0 love the program and recommend it to any of my co-workers or friends when asked what to use when setting up spreadsheets, budgets, etc. Pros I love Excel. The money value for the program, the customer support, ease of use, the templates are fantastic, bugs and issues are not a problem, extremely easy to navigate through pages/sheets/columns/etc., and extremely easy to use on my phone when I need to reference something. Cons nothing that I can think of. this product is fantastic. I love the ease of use and if you don't know something, it's extremely easy to find the answer. Review Source AL Atang L. Monitoring and evaluation officer Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Reliable and Powerful Tool for Everyday Data Tasks" June 9, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Microsoft Excel has been positive. It’s a powerful tool for organizing data, doing quick calculations, and creating charts. While some advanced features take time to learn, it’s very useful and helps me work more efficiently. Pros \-Easy to organize data – I can neatly arrange numbers, text, and lists. -Quick calculations – I use formulas to add, subtract, and more. -Charts and graphs – I can turn data into visual reports. -Time-saving tools – Features like autofill and filters make my work faster. Cons Some formulas can be confusing at first, and it’s easy to make mistakes if you’re not careful. Also, it can get slow with very large files. Review Source MG Milagros G. Content creator and Social Media Manager Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A useful everyday tool over time" April 19, 2026 5.0 I use Excel pretty often, and it’s honestly one of those programs that does way more than you expect. I like how you can go from simple lists to more detailed reports all in one place. It does take some time to learn the advanced stuff, but even the basics are super useful. Pros I really like excel, is a very versatile program that you can use from your computer or your cellphone or tablet/ipad. Is pretty easy to use, cheap and also you can have many templates with differents ideas like tracking your incomes/expenses, organize travel ideas, shopping list, class list and more Cons Can feel overwhelming at first, especially for beginners, but as soon as you get familiar with it you will use it for anything in your daily basic or profesional life. 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