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Billin vs Microsoft Excel

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Billin

Accounting

Spanish online invoicing software for freelancers and small businesses

From
€6.6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Microsoft Excel

Accounting

Spreadsheet software for data analysis and visualization

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Microsoft Excel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Billin plan Basico caps usage at just 5 clients, 1 user and 10 products for EUR 6.60/month, well below what most active small businesses need; Microsoft Excel free tier limited to 5 GB cloud storage and web-only access
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Billin and Microsoft Excel actually diverge.

Attributes where Billin and Microsoft Excel differ
AttributeBillinMicrosoft Excel
Starting price€6.6/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1975

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Billin

Nothing recorded that Microsoft Excel does not also cover.

Only in Microsoft Excel

  • Advanced formulas
  • Pivot tables
  • Data visualization
  • Charts and graphs
  • Conditional formatting
  • Data analysis tools
  • Macro automation
  • Collaboration features

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Billin

  • Invoice managementnot Microsoft Excel
  • Multi-user accounting for freelancers and small businessesnot Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel

  • Financial modelingnot Billin
  • Data analysisnot Billin
  • Budget planningnot Billin
  • Reportingnot Billin
  • Business intelligencenot Billin
  • Statistical analysisnot Billin

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Billin

  • Plan Basico caps usage at just 5 clients, 1 user and 10 products for EUR 6.60/month, well below what most active small businesses need
  • Plan Pro still caps clients at 50 and users at 3 for EUR 14/month, so any business with more clients must move to the unlimited EUR 23/month tier

Microsoft Excel

  • Free tier limited to 5 GB cloud storage and web-only access
  • Paid plans have per-user costs increasing significantly with more users
  • AI features like Copilot limited or unavailable on lower-tier plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Billin

€6.6/month
  • Plan Básico$80/year
    • 0-5 clients
    • 1 user
    • Max 10 products
  • Plan Básico$96/month
  • Plan Pro$168/year
    • 6-50 clients
    • 3 users
    • Max 50 products
  • Plan Pro$204/month

Microsoft Excel

Free
  • Microsoft Excel (Free)Free
    • Excel for the web
    • Real-time collaboration
    • 5 GB cloud storage
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99/month
    • Desktop Excel app
    • 1 TB cloud storage
    • Single user on up to 5 devices
  • Microsoft 365 Family$12.99/month
    • 1-6 users (AI features for subscription owner)
    • Up to 6 TB cloud storage (1 TB per person)
    • Each user up to 5 devices
  • Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99/month
    • 1-6 users
    • Extensive Copilot feature access
    • Exclusive advanced AI capabilities

Which should you pick?

Choose Billin if

Nothing in the data separates Billin from Microsoft Excel on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Billin review

Choose Microsoft Excel if

  • You need advanced formulas.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want pivot tables.
Microsoft Excel review

Questions people ask

Is Billin or Microsoft Excel better?
Neither clearly leads. Billin starts at €6.6/month and Microsoft Excel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Billin or Microsoft Excel?
Microsoft Excel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €6.6/month for Billin and Free for Microsoft Excel.
Does Billin or Microsoft Excel run on more platforms?
Billin runs on Web. Microsoft Excel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Microsoft Excel for free?
Yes. Microsoft Excel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Billin starts at €6.6/month.
What is Billin best used for?
Billin is most often used for invoice management, multi-user accounting for freelancers and small businesses. Of those, invoice management and multi-user accounting for freelancers and small businesses are not what Microsoft Excel is typically brought in for.
What can Billin do that Microsoft Excel cannot?
Microsoft Excel covers Advanced formulas, Pivot tables, Data visualization, Charts and graphs.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Billin: What are Billin's plan costs?

Billin offers three plans: Básico at €80/year (€6.60/month), Pro at €168/year (€14/month), and Ilimitado at €276/year (€23/month). Annual billing includes 18% savings compared to monthly.

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Microsoft Excel: How much does Microsoft Excel cost?

Microsoft Excel is free as a web app with 5 GB storage. Paid options include Microsoft 365 Personal at $9.99/month for desktop apps and 1 TB storage, Family at $12.99/month for 1-6 users with 6 TB total storage, and Premium at $19.99/month with extended Copilot access.

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Billin: Is there a free trial for Billin?

Yes, Billin offers a 30-day free trial with all features included. No credit card is required to start.

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Microsoft Excel: Is there a free version of Excel?

Yes, Excel for the web is free and includes sharing, real-time collaboration, and 5 GB cloud storage accessible on web, iOS, and Android without subscription.

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Billin: How many users does each Billin plan include?

Básico includes 1 user, Pro includes 3 users, and Ilimitado includes unlimited users.

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Microsoft Excel: What is the difference between Microsoft 365 Family and Premium tiers?

Family tier at $12.99/month supports 1-6 users with 6 TB total storage and standard features. Premium tier at $19.99/month allows extensive Copilot feature access and exclusive advanced AI capabilities including image creation and audio generation.

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