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Gnumeric vs LibreOffice Calc: catalog facts
Gnumeric	LibreOffice Calc
Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or version 3.	Free Free and open source, developed by The Document Foundation and community contributors.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Built-in functions with a reputation for accuracy Starts quickly and stays responsive with large spreadsheets	Free with no account or subscription Data analysis, formulas and charts
Spreadsheet only, with no word processor or presentation tools Linux is the main supported platform	Installed with the whole LibreOffice suite rather than on its own No built-in real-time co-editing like online spreadsheets
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0 OR GPL-3.0	License: MPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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