Apache OpenOffice Calc vs. Google Sheets

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Apache OpenOffice Calc
Score 9.1 out of 10
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Calc is the spreadsheet application associated to the open source OpenOffice productivity suite. Developers say professional data miners and number crunchers will appreciate the comprehensive range of advanced functions.N/A
Google Sheets
Score 8.6 out of 10
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Google Sheets is the spreadsheet app available on Google Workspace, or standalone, with a free plan for personal use and accessible via mobile apps for iOS and Android.N/A
Pricing
Apache OpenOffice CalcGoogle Sheets
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Apache OpenOffice CalcGoogle Sheets
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
Apache OpenOffice CalcGoogle Sheets
Likelihood to Recommend
9.3
(3 ratings)
9.7
(38 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Apache OpenOffice CalcGoogle Sheets
Likelihood to Recommend
Apache
The software is not a paid ones and usually helps to do all the work you need to do on Microsoft office spread sheet. You can easily download it without worrying about activating and remembering the key if you change your laptop or workstation. Because it has almost all formulas and basic features, an average user can use this.
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Google
Google Sheets is a great tool mostly for people in the finance department such as accountants who have to analyze hundreds of transactions. The software makes it easy to organize data and handle some analysis. Also, when it comes to data presentation, Google Sheets offers some of the best features. However, this is not to sat people outside the finance docket cannot benefit from this software. It is a great tool to have when handling data.
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Pros
Apache
  • Nice interface
  • Best user experience
  • Constant evolution
  • Better than others opensources
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Google
  • It is a cloud-based platform.
  • You can work in the same file simultaneously with your colleagues.
  • It allows you to share files much faster.
  • It allows you to access your Google Sheet files whenever you like and wherever you like if you have stable internet connection.
  • It has great integration with other Google software.
  • Google Sheets is very user-friendly and very intuitive to use.
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Cons
Apache
  • Not many functions as compared to MS office
  • Can't integrate to some external sources like Google stocks
  • Sometimes have formatting issues
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Google
  • Pivot tables are different but could be improved upon; sort, totals, filters
  • When entering negative numbers as the first in a formula you need to remember to "+-100+25" instead of "-100+25"
  • The power of the internet of course makes it easy to find solution, but the help function is not easily available
  • Color coding changes on the cell, but there is not an easy way to click on a cell and use the selected color; like excel
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Likelihood to Renew
Apache
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Google
It is easy to use, free of charge for basic functionality, and easy to share with people within or outside your team or company
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Alternatives Considered
Apache
All basic features are available if compared with Microsoft. Some third party integrations are missing in open office like Google stocks..
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Google
The major reason I use Google Sheets over Microsoft Excel and Apple Numbers is for its ability to allow multiple users to access and work on the same spreadsheet at once. This is incredibly more efficient and effective than updating and sending copies upon copies of the same Excel or Numbers spreadsheet back and forth as email attachments.
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Return on Investment
Apache
  • Significant return with saving of signatures
  • All team work with the same app
  • Improvement process and get the routine workflow
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Google
  • We've used it to prepare quick budgets, presentations for funds that have helped raise money
  • It has helped us quickly analyze raw data, collaboratively.
  • it has helped us work more efficiently by making it easier to work from one sheet and not lose track of versions by passing around attached documents
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