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NumbersMicrosoft Excel
Freemium

Available on Apple devices, with an optional Apple Creator Studio subscription covering…

 Freemium

Free online version; the desktop app and Copilot features come with paid Microsoft 365…

macOS, iOS, Web Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • Hundreds of built-in functions for formulas
  • Categories to organize and summarize table data
  • Widely used file format and formula language
  • Free collaborative editing in the browser
  • Native apps only for Apple devices
  • Sharing with Excel users relies on file conversion
  • Full desktop app needs a Microsoft 365 subscription
  • Copilot features are tied to paid plans
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License: Proprietary License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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