# Page 2 | Microsoft Excel Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is Microsoft Excel the right Spreadsheet solution for you? Explore 19391 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 (19391) [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 March 15th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of Microsoft Excel ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 19391 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use 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 aP alissa P. agent Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful and Reliable Tool with a Learning Curve" March 31, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Excel has been very positive. It’s a reliable and widely used tool that makes it easy to organize, analyze, and manage data. While there is a learning curve and occasional performance issues, the functionality and flexibility make it worth it. It works well across devices, and once you’re comfortable using it, it becomes a very valuable tool for both personal and professional use. Pros Excel is very powerful and versatile, especially for organizing data, creating reports, and managing information. It offers great value for the features it provides, and once you learn it, it becomes an essential tool. I also like how customizable it is with templates and formulas, and how well it works across both desktop and mobile devices Cons Excel can be difficult to learn at first, especially for more advanced features. The navigation can feel overwhelming with so many options, and sometimes troubleshooting can take time. 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 CP Candice P. Accounts officer Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for Clarity, Challenging When Things Get Fussy" January 4, 2026 5.0 Overall, your experience with Microsoft Excel was genuinely positive because it gave you a sense of clarity and control over information that would otherwise feel scattered. You appreciated how powerful it was for tracking patterns, organising data, and making sense of numbers whether you were budgeting, comparing trends, or building little systems to keep life running smoothly. At the same time, Excel could be a bit much when you just wanted something simple; formulas could get fussy, and one small mistake could throw everything off without any clear explanation. Navigation was mostly straightforward, but some features felt buried or overly technical. Still, for what you got out of it, the value for money felt solid, and you rarely needed customer support because you usually figured things out yourself. In the end, Excel matched your analytical, structured way of thinking, even if it occasionally tested your patience. Pros What you like most about Microsoft Excel is how it gives you complete control over information. You’re naturally analytical and you think in patterns, so Excel feels like a place where everything finally lines up and makes sense. 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. You love that Excel doesn’t just store information; it helps you understand it. The formulas, filters, and conditional formatting let you turn raw details into something visual and logical, and that sense of clarity is something you really value. It’s a tool that matches the way your mind works: structured, precise, and always looking for the bigger pattern behind the details. Cons What you liked least about Microsoft Excel was how quickly it could become overwhelming when you were just trying to do something simple. You’re great with patterns and logic, but Excel sometimes felt like it expected you to think like a programmer, especially when formulas got fussy or one tiny mistake threw everything off. You didn’t enjoy the moments where a sheet became cluttered, or when you had to dig through menus to find a basic function that should’ve been easier to access. And when something didn’t calculate the way you expected, it could be frustrating because Excel doesn’t always explain what went wrong it just gives you an error and leaves you to figure it out. Those little roadblocks were the parts you liked least, especially when you were trying to work efficiently and keep everything clear and organised. Review Source Trinidad F. Autonomous Remote Assistant Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excel Excels in So Many Ways!" March 24, 2026 5.0 Overall Microsoft Excel is a very powerful and very useful application and platform. The pros far outweigh the cons in my experience. Pros Microsoft Excel is extremely reliable and is the best program for me in managing, sorting, and calculating numbers and data. Cons Excel can be overwhelming and a lot to learn for beginners and sometimes runs very slow and lags, especially when spreadsheets are large with a lot of data. Review Source Adrian G. Project Coordinator Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excel Experience 2026" March 22, 2026 5.0 For basic to medium work related task excel can able to do what is required. More than enough to start a small scale business. Pros What I like most about Microsoft Excel is its versatility and power in handling a wide range of tasks. It allows me to organize and analyze data efficiently, automate repetitive processes, and present information in a clear and professional way. I also appreciate how it balances simplicity with advanced features, making it useful for both quick everyday tasks and more complex analysis when needed. Cons What I like least about Microsoft Excel is that it can become complex and difficult to manage when working with large datasets or highly detailed formulas. Errors can be hard to trace, especially in spreadsheets with multiple linked sheets or nested functions. Additionally, while Excel is very powerful, it can sometimes feel limited for more advanced data analysis or collaboration compared to newer tools. Review Source BD Barrett D. Night Auditor Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Excel is very reliable!" November 7, 2025 5.0 My overall experience has been great with Microsoft Excel. The only complaint I have is that the software will crash sometimes; which it is pretty easy to open the software again so it is not the biggest complaint. The navigation, templates and ease of use really make this product stand out from others. Pros The main aspect I enjoy about Microsoft Excel is that I can share documents with other coworkers and they are allowed to work on the document in real-time. It is also nice that multiple workers can be on the same document and edit it simultaneously. Plus, I really enjoy that there is helpful tips and hints to make the workflow more efficient. The software does provide helpful templates which also makes workflow more efficient. I haven't had any bugs or issues yet with this software. Finally, the navigation is very easy to learn; the layout is very clean. Cons The only aspect I dislike about Microsoft Excel is that the software will crash sometimes. It doesn't happen regularly but it will occur at least once a month. The crash usually occurs when I first open Excel but not when I am in the middle of working on a spreadsheet. 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 LD Leo D. Embedded software engineer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Microsoft Excel – Where One Wrong Formula Ruins Your Whole Day" March 16, 2026 5.0 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. Pros What I like most about Microsoft Excel is how versatile it is. It can handle very simple tasks, like organising lists or tracking expenses, but it’s also powerful enough for complex analysis using formulas, pivot tables and charts. 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. Review Source YD Yoelvis D. Jefe de equipo BIM Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excel como soporte en entornos BIM: versatilidad con límites estructurales" March 30, 2026 5.0 La experiencia general ha sido muy positiva como herramienta complementaria en la gestión de información. Excel resulta fundamental para presupuestos, planificación, control de datos y seguimiento de incidencias. Sin embargo, su uso dentro de un entorno BIM debe estar bien estructurado y controlado para evitar duplicidad de información y pérdida de trazabilidad. Es un apoyo potente, pero no sustituye plataformas BIM especializadas. Pros Desde un enfoque técnico, Excel es una herramienta extremadamente versátil y sólida para la gestión de datos, análisis y seguimiento de información en proyectos. Su capacidad para estructurar grandes volúmenes de datos, generar tablas dinámicas y automatizar procesos mediante fórmulas o macros lo convierte en un recurso clave dentro de flujos BIM, especialmente en fases de control, planificación y gestión de activos. Cons La principal desventaja es que no es una herramienta diseñada específicamente para entornos BIM, por lo que carece de vinculación directa con modelos y datos en tiempo real. Esto obliga a depender de exportaciones e importaciones manuales, aumentando el riesgo de errores y desactualización. Además, en archivos muy grandes o con múltiples usuarios, puede volverse inestable y difícil de gestionar de forma colaborativa. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Product Manager Biotechnology Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A perfect start for data analysis" March 24, 2026 5.0 Great, I've been using this for 10+ years without too many complaints. For quick analysis of data, it's a no-brainer. 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. 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 NO Niamh O. Researcher E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazing product have used it for years and would not change to anything else " March 4, 2026 5.0 Overall really great I have used it for years and it is the best product for doing data analysis, creating graphs and handling large amounts of data. Great for preparing datasets to use in other software like csv and txt files Pros This is a classic product that I have used through my years of university and work. Great for statistical analysis, creating diagrams and analysing data Cons It can be confusing to try and do some of the equations to make calculations between columns. If you make a mistake it can change all of the data Review Source Rachid A. Director Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excel, a way of life" December 15, 2025 5.0 Great have been using it for more than 10 years. You can almost do anything in Excel, especially if your pair it with PowerBI. Pros Great value for money, customer support is not relevant as you do not use more than enough to find online. Navigation is very natural. Finding a bug in Excel is near impossible. Cons It does not work well on mobile devices. Also on Mac there is limited availability of all the functionalities you will find on Windows. For me this limits my use, especially in combination with PowerBI and templates. Review Source AS Amber S. Business Administrator Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Excel Use" August 27, 2025 5.0 Despite my experience with the VBA coding, I have to say my overall experience with Microsoft Excel is great. It is a tool I use daily for reporting purposes, as well as running macros I have set up, which organize my data in certain columns to produce text files for my job. I have created many different macros over the years, which have helped to save me a lot of time on tedious workflows. Pros I have utilized Microsoft Excel for many years now on multiple different projects I have been involved in. It is a great tool for reviewing and comparing data, implementing formulas as needed, and also creating macros. The tabs along the top are very straight forward too, which make the tool easy to navigate. Cons My least favorite thing about Microsoft Excel is the VBA coding. I have struggled with trying to save my codes and not being able to figure out what is wrong within the formulas. I wish there was more assistance in helping to explain the errors. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Engineer Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Experience with Microsoft Excel" December 29, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience with Microsoft Excel has been positive. It is a very useful tool for work and studies, helping analyze data, manage information, and improve productivity. Pros What I liked most about Microsoft Excel is that it is very powerful for organizing data, making calculations, and creating tables and charts in a clear and efficient way. Cons What I liked least about Microsoft Excel is that it can be difficult to learn at first, especially for advanced formulas and functions, which may confuse new users. Review Source Adrian S. Engineering Associate Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Work Tool" January 14, 2026 5.0 I use Excel on a daily basis and it is great for everything i need, usually there are engineering trial results and i know my data is safe Pros Excel can be used for literally everything in terms of presenting information to bosses or even customers. Cons There is still one thing that I wish Excel had and that is to be able to increase the digit in a box by pressing a button and not necessarily the new digit 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 CT Cameron T. IT Service Desk Analyst Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Excel Is Great For Keeping Organised!" February 27, 2026 5.0 I have had a great overall experience using Microsoft Excel both inside and outside the workplace. It is a great tool that can be used to assist with large tasks like major projects, and smaller tasks such as budgeting your salary for the month, or collating / organising information to draw conclusions from. I would wholeheartedly recommend Microsoft Excel. Pros I love how easy to navigate Microsoft Excel is, all of it's complex functions are clearly highlighted which makes it easy to use for all purposes, whether it be simple data collection or supporting long term projects. I feel like excel is something anyone can use with little guidance / knowledge about it, and that makes it a great product. Cons The thing I like about least in Microsoft Excel is there is only the ability to undo a certain action you have made once. For example if you make two back to back mistakes in Excel, usually in will only let you undo one of them, and that could be an issue if the mistake you've made has completely changed the format of your spreadsheet. 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 Greg R. Customer Success Manager Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excel is cumbersome, but effective" July 8, 2025 4.0 Overall Excel isn't bad, but it's not my favorite spreadsheet product. I would choose to use Google Sheets over Excel any time that I can. Excel can get it done, but it's usually more cumbersome than I'd like it to be. Pros Excel can do so many incredible things from forecasting and budgeting to functions and calculations. I use it for all kinds of projects that require prioritization, sorting, and data cleanup. Excel is fantastic for these projects. I also use some more advanced functions for a calculus class that I'm in which also provides fascinating solutions Cons Excel has some features that are highly illogical (at least on a Mac). The desktop version has all the functions while the web app is missing a lot of them. Doing simple things like moving columns and deleting rows can be such a hassle compared to Google Sheets. Switched from [Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/) I'm new to the company so as I understand it they switched to all Microsoft products for security and probably to save money. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Physician Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Work/Life Organization Tool " July 13, 2025 5.0 It has made my life so easy, with all of the features to organize your life and data. I have worked on many projects and it allows up to date tracking. This way on projects, everyone is able to see what needs to be done, when it was done and what is still in the works. Pros It allows you to use all kinds of algorithms and formulas to keep track of literally, anything you can dream up. One of my companies uses it for our timesheets, so that all submissions are standardized and everything needed is in one area. Cons Every once and awhile there is an odd downloading issue and a loss of data. It seems you have to download it, save it and then open it to avoid any errors, when you receive it via an email. Review Source MM Mark M. Global Finance Shared Services Manager Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Maybe It Shouldn't Do Everything...But It Does!" July 7, 2025 5.0 Let's face it, from day one of my career I've been using excel and consider myself a intermediate power user at this point. Whether it was baseline accounting or utilizing Excel as the go between when I ran a Robotics Process Automation department for seven years, I've used Excel for everything and plan to continue doing so. You can bash it if you wish, but until the market finds something more robust, Excel does do it all and I love it. Pros As an accountant, Excel is everything! I mean, let's face it, accountants would toss every other piece of software to the curb if Excel could handle it. Whether is manipulating large datasets (within reason), querying data from outside systems, calculating complex formulas, or automating tasks, Excel has given us the power to do it. We knock it, but Excel has brought work together for accountants and until another contender comes along, Excel provides us with the ability to simply "work" in accounting and finance. Additionally, MS has done an excellent job at constantly pushing new content for Excel, keeping us all hooked. Cons Excel's ability to handle everything doesn't necessarily mean we should. The problem is that it's so accessible and used, means that sometimes we try to let it doe everything. Additionally, the ability to truly master Excel takes not just weeks/months but sometimes years/decades. Of course there are other products that are good at one or two areas of Excel, much more so in certain instances, but Excel can and does do it all. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Proposal Content Specialist - Former Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MS Excel - \[sensitive content hidden\]'s Take" July 7, 2025 5.0 I enjoyed building a dashboard using data imported from multiple oData andother sources. The ability to automate the data exchange process took the experience to another level. Pros The advanced data import and management features, especially the tables and name management feature make simple to moderatively complex data analysis simple and effective Cons The current versions are quite demanding on the computer's resources, and does not perform well on non-SSD equipped computers. 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 Similar Products Featured