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Modern CSV vs Microsoft Excel: catalog facts
Modern CSV	Microsoft Excel
Freemium Can be downloaded and used for free, with paid features available.	Freemium Free online version; the desktop app and Copilot features come with paid Microsoft 365…
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Opens large files that are slow in spreadsheet programs Commands operate on many rows, columns or cells at once	Widely used file format and formula language Free collaborative editing in the browser
Closed source Focused on delimited text files rather than full spreadsheet work	Full desktop app needs a Microsoft 365 subscription Copilot features are tied to paid plans
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it 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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