Spreadsheets · head to head
Fibery vs Zoho Sheet
Zoho Sheet
Spreadsheets
Free standalone cloud spreadsheet from Zoho, also bundled into the low-cost Zoho Workplace suite
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Fibery free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests; Zoho Sheet its template, add-on and third-party integration ecosystem is much smaller than Google Sheets or Excel, so specialised workflows may not have a ready-made extension.
- They diverge on capability: Fibery covers Customizable databases, Zoho Sheet covers Real-time collaboration.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fibery and Zoho Sheet actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fibery | Zoho Sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | Free standalone, bundled into paid Zoho Workplace for organisations |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Founded | 2018 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Spreadsheets).
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 Fibery
- Customizable databases
- Bi-directional linking
- Whiteboards
- Documents
- Timelines
- Formulas
- Automations
- API access
Only in Zoho Sheet
- Real-time collaboration
- Deluge scripting
- Pivot tables and formulas
- Excel compatibility
- Zoho ecosystem integration
- Offline access
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fibery
- Work management and product development platformnot Zoho Sheet
- Relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, Gantt)not Zoho Sheet
- Knowledge base and document collaborationnot Zoho Sheet
Zoho Sheet
- An individual wanting a genuinely free spreadsheet without a Google or Microsoft account requirementnot Fibery
- A small business already using Zoho CRM that wants spreadsheet data flowing directly from itnot Fibery
- A price-sensitive team choosing Zoho Workplace over Google Workspace for the same headcountnot Fibery
- A nonprofit or startup on the Zoho Workplace Forever Free plan for up to 5 usersnot Fibery
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fibery
- Free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests
- Free plan limited to 10 databases
- Enterprise plan requires minimum of 25 paid users
- SAML SSO available only on Enterprise plan
Zoho Sheet
- Its template, add-on and third-party integration ecosystem is much smaller than Google Sheets or Excel, so specialised workflows may not have a ready-made extension.
- Collaborators outside a company who are used to Google Sheets or Excel face a small adjustment to the Zoho interface and keyboard shortcuts.
- Zoho Workplace Forever Free is capped at 5 users and 5GB, so it stops being viable the moment a team grows past that.
- Deluge, its scripting language, is Zoho-specific, so automation logic written for Zoho Sheet does not transfer to Google Apps Script or Excel VBA if a company later switches suites.
- Brand recognition and market share are far smaller than Google or Microsoft, so IT departments evaluating vendors may have less familiarity or fewer case studies to draw on.
Pricing, plan by plan
Fibery
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fibery review.
Zoho Sheet
Free- Zoho Sheet (standalone)Free
- Full core spreadsheet functionality
- No forced account upgrade
- Individual use
- Zoho Workplace Forever FreeFree
- Up to 5 users
- 5GB storage
- Sheet, Docs, Slides, Mail and Meeting bundled
- Zoho Workplace Professional$6/month
- Full Workplace suite for teams
- Annual billing rate
- Larger storage per user
Which should you pick?
Choose Fibery if
- You need customizable databases.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want bi-directional linking.
Choose Zoho Sheet if
- You need real-time collaboration.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- You also want deluge scripting.
Questions people ask
- Is Fibery or Zoho Sheet better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fibery starts at Free and Zoho Sheet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fibery or Zoho Sheet?
- Fibery starts at Free and Zoho Sheet at Free.
- Does Fibery or Zoho Sheet run on more platforms?
- Fibery runs on Web. Zoho Sheet runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- Can I use Fibery for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Fibery best used for?
- Fibery is most often used for work management and product development platform, relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, gantt), knowledge base and document collaboration. Of those, work management and product development platform and relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, gantt) are not what Zoho Sheet is typically brought in for.
- What can Fibery do that Zoho Sheet cannot?
- Fibery covers Customizable databases, Bi-directional linking, Whiteboards, Documents. Zoho Sheet covers Real-time collaboration, Deluge scripting, Pivot tables and formulas, Excel compatibility.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Fibery: What is the cost difference between Fibery Free and Standard plans?
Fibery Free costs $0 and supports up to 10 users plus 10 guests with 1 GB file storage. Standard is $12 per user per month when billed annually, offers unlimited file storage, and includes AI features and human support.
SourceZoho Sheet: Is Zoho Sheet free on its own, without buying the suite?
Yes, it can be used as a standalone spreadsheet with a free Zoho account with no forced upgrade.
Fibery: How many automation runs can I use on each Fibery tier?
Automation limits vary by plan. The Free plan has a lower limit, Standard plan includes a base amount, Pro plan includes 10,000 automation runs per month plus 1,000 per paid seat, and Enterprise plan offers unlimited automations.
SourceZoho Sheet: How does Zoho Workplace pricing compare with Google Workspace?
Independent pricing comparisons put Zoho Workplace at roughly 50 to 70 percent cheaper than equivalent Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 plans.
Fibery: Does Fibery offer special pricing for nonprofits or open-source projects?
Yes, nonprofits receive 50% discount, educational and Ukrainian organizations also get 50% off, and open-source projects receive 100% free access to the Pro plan.
SourceZoho Sheet: Does Zoho Sheet open Excel files?
Yes, it imports, edits and exports Microsoft Excel format files.
Fibery: What is the free trial for Fibery?
All new workspaces receive a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan. Observers and guests remain free across all paid tiers.
SourceFibery: Is there a startup discount for Fibery?
Yes, companies under 42 employees qualify for Fibery's startup program, which includes 6 months free access to the Pro plan.
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