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TablecruncherMicrosoft Excel
Free

Free and open source.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • Opens CSV files over 2 GB and millions of rows
  • JavaScript macros for editing and calculations
  • Widely used file format and formula language
  • Free collaborative editing in the browser
  • Linux build is still a beta
  • Focused on CSV, not a full spreadsheet
  • Full desktop app needs a Microsoft 365 subscription
  • Copilot features are tied to paid plans
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Open 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

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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