--- 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 / 777\ 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 19401 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** | 19401 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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It's not quite as conducive to collaborative working as they let on. > > Overall I find it good for coordinating projects, using forms and when the formulas are set up correctly and I have templates created it really improved my work flow. ----- ### "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. We have schedules, quotes, order forms and monthly reports all in Excel that we use for various daily activities. ----- ### "Microsoft Excel Power" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *September 2, 2025* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I mostly like the powerful spreadsheet because they is many different features that are available to meet all Your business needs. For example, you can do data organization which allows you to manage a large volume of data which includes sorting, filtering, and pivot tables, which allows the user to complete data analysis and make decisions when compiling information. > > **Cons**: There are several things I did not like such as you do have to input data manually which can lead to mistakes and affect the intergrity of the data already in the system. Too many human errors can be very costly for the business. Limited data usage, it can place pressure on a very large databank which often leads to performance issues, data loss and corruption of file. Also, it does not provide real time information which can hinder teamwork overtime. > > My overall experience has always been positive and it it is a great tool to work on, especially when you are able to customize worksheets with formulas, add- ins which allows automation. Working with this software was beneficial when gathering information and extracting data because it improved the efficiency of the software. ----- ### "Microsoft Excel review" — 5.0/5 > **Colin** | *March 12, 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gold standard spreadsheet generator. Many available resources to assist with making spreadsheets for numerous functions. Formulas take practice to learn but are easy once you learn them. > > **Cons**: There is a bit of a learning curve. Errors on a formula or on the sheet can propagate to other areas if you don’t realize the error is there. > > Generally very good - use it daily for tracking productivity and expenses. There was a learning curve but it is well worth the investment of time. ----- ### "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. ----- Page: 1 / 777\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/176574/excel?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/176574/excel) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | ko | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data