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Microsoft Excel vs Gnumeric: catalog facts
Microsoft Excel	Gnumeric
Freemium Free online version; the desktop app and Copilot features come with paid Microsoft 365…	Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or version 3.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	Linux
Widely used file format and formula language Free collaborative editing in the browser	Built-in functions with a reputation for accuracy Starts quickly and stays responsive with large spreadsheets
Full desktop app needs a Microsoft 365 subscription Copilot features are tied to paid plans	Spreadsheet only, with no word processor or presentation tools Linux is the main supported platform
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0 OR GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it 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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