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Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets have many similar features and important differences. This article compares features and summarizes differences.
Comparison at a glance
Note: Comparisons are based on Microsoft Office versions 2010, 2013, and 2016.
*Sheets instructions are web-only.
| In Microsoft Excel... | In Sheets* ... |
|---|---|
| Collaborate in Excel for the web | Collaborate in real-time from Sheets |
| Share using Excel for the web or a shared workbook | Share directly from Sheets |
| Save automatically using SharePoint or OneDrive | Save automatically to Drive |
| Manage versions with History or Version History in OneDrive | Manage versions with version history |
| Add formulas and use Formula AutoComplete for suggestions |
Add formulas and use formula suggestions that appear as you enter text |
| Record macros or use VBE | Record macros or use Google Apps Script |
| Create filters | Create filters and filter views |
| Insert recommended pivot tables or create one manually | Create pivot tables manually or automatically with Explore |
| Create charts manually | Create charts manually or automatically with Explore |
| Set notifications in OneDrive | Set notifications in Sheets |
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