--- description: Learn more about Microsoft Excel pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Microsoft Excel Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Spreadsheet Software](/directory/31061/spreadsheet/software) > [Microsoft Excel](/software/176574/excel) # Microsoft Excel Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/176574/excel Page: 1 / 781\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/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 19492 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** | 19492 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 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 Visualization Software - Document Management Software - Notes Management - Search/Filter - Task Management Software - 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 Software - Phone Support ## Category - [Spreadsheet Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31061/spreadsheet/software) ## Related Categories - [Spreadsheet Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31061/spreadsheet/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30968/productivity/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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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. > > 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. ----- ### "Powerful spreadsheet tools with AI" — 4.0/5 > **Edwin** | *July 29, 2026* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Microsoft Excel is how powerful it has become while still being familiar and easy to use. The combination of classic spreadsheet tools with newer AI features makes daily work much faster. Features like Copilot help analyze data, create formulas, summarize information, and find patterns without needing to manually build everything from scratch. I also like the large selection of templates for budgets, project tracking, reports, schedules, and business planning. Excel works well for both simple tasks and advanced data analysis using features like PivotTables, charts, Power Query, and automation. The integration with Microsoft 365 makes collaboration easier because multiple people can edit files together and access them from different devices. The mobile version is also useful for quick updates when away from a computer. > > **Cons**: The biggest downside of Microsoft Excel is that some advanced features can have a steep learning curve, especially for new users. While the interface is familiar, finding specific tools or settings can sometimes take time because there are so many options available. Some AI features and advanced capabilities require a Microsoft 365 subscription, which may feel expensive for casual users who only need basic spreadsheet functions. Large files with many formulas, images, or complex data models can sometimes become slow. I have also experienced occasional compatibility issues when sharing files between different Excel versions or with users using other spreadsheet programs. The mobile experience is good for viewing and simple edits, but it does not provide the same full functionality as the desktop version. > > My overall experience with Microsoft Excel has been very positive. It remains one of the most reliable tools for managing data, creating reports, and organizing information. Over the years, Excel has improved with features like real-time collaboration, cloud storage through Microsoft 365, improved templates, and AI-powered assistance. The ability to ask questions about data, generate insights, and get help creating formulas makes Excel more approachable for users who are not spreadsheet experts. Customer support and online resources are also helpful because there is a large community sharing solutions and tutorials. Navigation is generally straightforward, although beginners may need some time to learn where advanced features are located. Excel is not perfect, but its flexibility, powerful features, and continuous improvements make it a valuable tool for personal and professional use. ----- ### "Microsoft Excel Has Been My Go-To Tool for Both My Career and Personal Life" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *July 2, 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: As a physiotherapist, Microsoft Excel has become an essential part of my daily work. I use it to keep track of my patient records, including new assessments, follow-up appointments, cancellations, and other work-related data. It helps me stay organized and quickly review information whenever I need it. When I moved from India to Canada to prepare for my physiotherapy licensing exam, Excel was also a big part of my study routine. I used it to organize study schedules, track my progress, and make notes, which helped me stay focused throughout my preparation. Now, I also use Excel in my personal life. I have a two-month-old daughter, and I keep a record of her weekly weight, height, milestones, and important appointment notes. Having everything in one place makes it easy to look back and see how much she has grown. I love how simple it is to organize data, use formulas when needed, and create tables that are easy to read. > > **Cons**: The only challenge I have found is that some advanced features and formulas take time to learn. Also, when working with very large spreadsheets on a mobile device, editing can sometimes feel less convenient than on a computer. Other than that, I have had a very positive experience. > > Microsoft Excel has supported me through different stages of my life—from preparing for my physiotherapy career in Canada, to managing my work as a physiotherapist, and now helping me keep precious records of my daughter's growth. It is reliable, easy to use, and incredibly versatile. Whether I'm organizing patient information, planning my work, or tracking personal milestones, Excel helps me stay organized and saves me a lot of time. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable spreadsheet and data management tool. ----- ### "Excel - Still my go too\!" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *April 16, 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most of all is the advanced copilot that has been added. It has made my life so much easier creating al the Power Pivots etc so much faster. > > **Cons**: The one thing that I still like is the transition from desktop to Cloud platform. It can be cumbersome. Also, I still have to close my excel spreadsheet before sending if on the desktop app and to attach to copilot requires me to upload to cloud. > > Overall, Excel will be what I always use as I know where everything is and I have used it for over 40 years. My experience has always been great. Now with copilot its even better and easier to use. . ----- ### "Excel: From Day-to-Day to Accounting" — 5.0/5 > **Samm** | *April 13, 2026* | Insurance Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. 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