1. Fantastical
Flexibits · Sunnyvale · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Calendar for Apple devices.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Office suites & productivity · Alternatives
Best Microsoft Excel alternatives in India (2026)
Microsoft Excel is an office suites & productivity product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at ₹500/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 12 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Microsoft Excel are Fantastical (₹500/mo), Fastmail (₹300/mo), Google Workspace (₹137/mo), Mailbox.org (₹300/mo) and Rackspace Email (₹250/mo). Zoho Mail is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Microsoft Excel alternative
There is no free plan
Microsoft Excel has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Microsoft Excel starts at ₹500/mo. 12 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Microsoft Excel is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Microsoft Excel alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft Excel's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Microsoft Excel (current) | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Fantastical | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Fastmail | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Google Workspace | ₹137/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Mailbox.org | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Rackspace Email | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Hey | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  TextExpander | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  SoftMaker Office | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  GoDaddy Microsoft 365 | ₹150/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Titan Email | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Vimcal | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Grammarly for Business | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Akiflow | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Sunsama | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Hostinger Email | ₹79/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Rediffmail Pro | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Smartsheet Sheets | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Zoho Mail | ₹58/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho Sheet | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 20 |  Apache OpenOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Microsoft Excel alternatives in detail
2. Fastmail
Fastmail · Melbourne · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Privacy-focused email hosting.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Excel
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹500/mo)
3. Google Workspace
Google · Mountain View · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet and more for business.
₹137/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Excel
- Starts ₹363/mo cheaper (₹137/mo vs ₹500/mo)
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Excel
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹500/mo)
5. Rackspace Email
Rackspace · San Antonio · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Hosted business email.
₹250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Excel
- Starts ₹250/mo cheaper (₹250/mo vs ₹500/mo)
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Excel
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹500/mo)
7. TextExpander
TextExpander · San Francisco · Office suites & productivity · 4.2/5
Snippet expansion.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Excel
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹500/mo)
8. SoftMaker Office
SoftMaker · Nuremberg · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Office suite compatible with Microsoft.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Excel
- Starts ₹2,500/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹500/mo)
9. GoDaddy Microsoft 365
GoDaddy · Tempe · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Email plans resold by GoDaddy.
₹150/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Excel
- Starts ₹350/mo cheaper (₹150/mo vs ₹500/mo)
10. Titan Email
Titan (Neo) · Mumbai · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Business email built in Mumbai, bundled by hosts.
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Excel
- Starts ₹400/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹500/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Key features
- Email templates
- Scheduled send
- Read receipts
- Follow-up reminders
- Rich composer
Microsoft Excel alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Microsoft Excel
Free Microsoft Excel alternatives
Indian alternatives to Microsoft Excel
How to choose a Microsoft Excel alternative
- Price per user per year across three or four seats adds up — compare Zoho Workplace if budget matters.
- Check compatibility with Excel-heavy workflows before switching suites.
- Look at storage limits and email archiving.
Microsoft Excel alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Excel in 2026?+
The closest matches to Microsoft Excel on App Advisor are Fantastical (₹500/mo), Fastmail (₹300/mo), Google Workspace (₹137/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Microsoft Excel, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Excel?+
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Mail (₹58/mo), Zoho Sheet (Free), Apache OpenOffice (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Microsoft Excel?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rediffmail Pro starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹500/mo for Microsoft Excel. Zoho Mail also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Microsoft Excel?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Titan Email (₹100/mo), Rediffmail Pro (₹40/mo), Zoho Mail (₹58/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Microsoft Excel vs Fantastical: which is better?+
Fantastical is the closest match to Microsoft Excel in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Microsoft Excel alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Microsoft Excel also covers, and Microsoft's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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