--- 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 / 780\ 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 19459 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** | 19459 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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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. While getting the most use of the functions requires a high level of Excel knowledge, it is still a must-have\! ----- ### "Keep Business Data Organized with Microsoft Spreadsheets" — 5.0/5 > **Anonymous User** | *May 31, 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "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 Experience 2026" — 5.0/5 > **Adrian** | *March 22, 2026* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > For basic to medium work related task excel can able to do what is required. More than enough to start a small scale business. ----- ### "Excel - Gives you all the power to navigate daily tasks easier\!" — 5.0/5 > **Bill** | *December 11, 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Excel makes it easy to for us to do a lot of things such as: Build course schedules and instructor calendars Track student registrations and seat counts Calculate class profitability (revenue vs instructor cost, room rental, materials) Manage class budgets and special pricing promotions Optimize when courses run and ensure each class is financially viable. Excel is one of the most in-demand workplace skills and our top selling course, our team lives in Excel for 4-5 hours a day as its involved with everything we do. > > **Cons**: Only thing we experience is it is difficult to manage with large or complex datasets - we will be forced to move to Access for larger data analysis > > It is what we use daily and I cannot picture us working without it. 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