Microsoft Excel

by Microsoft · Redmond, United States · Since 1985

Spreadsheet software.

Starting price: ₹500/mo; per month, billed by vendor
Free trial / plan: Free trial
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.5; transparency & India fit

What is Microsoft Excel?

Microsoft Excel is office suites & productivity from Microsoft, based in Redmond, United States and has been building software since 1985. Spreadsheet software.

Office suites bundle documents, spreadsheets, presentations, email, calendar and storage. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 dominate business use; Zoho Workplace competes on price, and free desktop suites remain popular for individuals.

Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹500 per month.

What works well

+Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
+41 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

−No permanently free plan
−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Microsoft Excel features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Microsoft Excel adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Documents, spreadsheets and presentations
Business email with custom domain
Calendar and scheduling
Cloud storage and sharing
Real-time collaboration
Video meetings and chat
Admin console and security
Mobile apps

Microsoft Excel pricing

Entry price

₹500/mo

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Microsoft Excel charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on microsoft.com.

Specifications

Category: Office suites & productivity
Vendor: Microsoft
Headquarters: Redmond, United States
Founded: 1985
Pricing model: Subscription
Starting price: ₹500/mo
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India: No

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Microsoft Excel — frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Excel?+

Microsoft Excel is office suites & productivity by Microsoft. Spreadsheet software.

How much does Microsoft Excel cost?+

Microsoft Excel starts at about ₹500 per month according to the vendor's published pricing. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does Microsoft Excel offer a free trial or free plan?+

Microsoft Excel typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Microsoft Excel made in India?+

No. Microsoft Excel is developed by Microsoft in Redmond, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Microsoft Excel best suited for?+

Microsoft Excel suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for office suites & productivity.

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Excel?+

Popular alternatives in office suites & productivity include Zoho Sheet, Zoho Workplace, Zoho Show. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Microsoft Excel deployed?+

Microsoft Excel is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.