Microsoft Excel Review - why 3.8 stars?

Microsoft Excel Review
ITQlick Score: 56/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 5/10 - average cost
Category: Business Intelligence -> Microsoft Excel review
Ranking:Ranked 481 out of 553 Business Intelligence systems
Company: Microsoft
Pricing: starts at $140 per license
Typical customers: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business, Private use
Platforms: Desktop, Cloud
Links: Microsoft Excel pricing, Microsoft Excel alternatives
Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / updated: Aug 26, 2019

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What is Microsoft Excel?

Microsoft Excel 2010 is a spreadsheet and accounting calculation solution for personal and business use. It also features various graphics and calculation tools along with tables and visual assistance. The software was developed and launched by Microsoft Corporation headquartered in Washington, United States.

Who is it best for?

There is no restriction of business size and industry to use Microsoft Excel. The software is suitable for all business sizes as well as for personal use. It can be used for office document management, in educational institutes, for basic financial calculations, for keeping records, and a variety of other purposes.

Main features and functionalities

The software features a grid of cells divided into rows and columns for data organization and manipulation. It offers various mathematical functions in order to perform statistical and financial calculations. Tables and graphs are available to augment the data analysis.

Graphic content generated with Microsoft Excel can be embedded within the exiting sheets and can also be used as separate objects. Display and content can be dynamically updated and modified.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $140 per license. ITQlick pricing score is 5 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Microsoft Excel.

Pros

  • Microsoft Excel 2010 allows you to embed the graphical components in the existing files.
  • The software offers support for various legacy and new data formats such as CSV, DBF, and DIF etc.
  • Excel offers wide range of predefined functions for financial and statistical needs.

Cons

  • Microsoft Excel 2010 is not web based unlike Google Docs and thus can only be accessed from one location if external storage media is not available.
  • Unlike some other similar solutions such as Lotus, the software offers very limited customization capabilities.

How it stacks up?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it the best Business Intelligence system?

Microsoft Excel is ranked 481 out of 553 software in their category (Business Intelligence systems).

How they are rated on ITQlick?

The rating of Microsoft Excel is 3.8 stars out of 5 and the total score is 56 out of 100. The rating score is based on our unbiased data-based algo. Learn more - rating methodology page.

Is it an easy to use Software?

Yes, Microsoft Excel makes it fairly easy to use. This product is user friendly and intuitive.

Is it cloud-based?

Yes, they offer cloud based hosting, which means IT resources are retrieved through web-based tools and applications and you don't need to buy servers and additional hardware equipment.

Can it be used on mobile?

No, currently Microsoft Excel can't be accessed on mobile, you would need to access it from your computer.

What should we ask during a demo session?

Differences between Microsoft Excel and alternatives?

The most popular alternatives to Microsoft Excel in 2024: Qlik Sense, SuiteAnalytics, Sisense, Infor Birst, Balanced Scorecard. Access the complete competitors analysis here - Microsoft Excel VS Business Intelligence Software alternatives.

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