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Indie alternatives to Google Sheets
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Google Sheets does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LibreOffice | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Grist | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
| ONLYOFFICE | Free plan | – | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted |
The alternatives
1. LibreOffice
Free, open-source office suite
A free office suite with a word processor, spreadsheet, presentations, drawing and database tools that opens Microsoft Office formats. For anyone wanting an offline Office alternative.
Free · Mac, Windows, Linux · Website ↗
3. ONLYOFFICE
Office suite and collaborative editors compatible with Microsoft formats
An office suite with document, spreadsheet, presentation and PDF editors, available as free desktop apps and as online collaboration servers. For people and teams needing strong DOCX/XLSX compatibility.
Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Google Sheets?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: LibreOffice, Grist and ONLYOFFICE.
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Sheets?
LibreOffice and Grist are open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Google Sheets?
Yes: Grist and ONLYOFFICE can run on your own server.
Which Google Sheets alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE. On Windows: LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE. On Linux: LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE. On iPhone and iPad: ONLYOFFICE. On Android: ONLYOFFICE. On the web: Grist and ONLYOFFICE.
What makes these alternatives to Google Sheets “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Google Sheets.
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