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Lemon Squeezy vs Microsoft Excel

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Lemon Squeezy

Accounting

The all-in-one platform for software businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Excel logo

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: Lemon Squeezy acting as merchant of record means Lemon Squeezy takes a percentage transaction fee on every sale on top of payment processing costs, rather than a flat subscription; Microsoft Excel free tier limited to 5 GB cloud storage and web-only access

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lemon Squeezy and Microsoft Excel actually diverge.

Attributes where Lemon Squeezy and Microsoft Excel differ
AttributeLemon SqueezyMicrosoft Excel
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modeltransactionfreemium
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 Lemon Squeezy

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.

Lemon Squeezy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Lemon Squeezy review.

Microsoft Excel

  • Financial modelingnot Lemon Squeezy
  • Data analysisnot Lemon Squeezy
  • Budget planningnot Lemon Squeezy
  • Reportingnot Lemon Squeezy
  • Business intelligencenot Lemon Squeezy
  • Statistical analysisnot Lemon Squeezy

Where each one falls short

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

Lemon Squeezy

  • Acting as merchant of record means Lemon Squeezy takes a percentage transaction fee on every sale on top of payment processing costs, rather than a flat subscription

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

Lemon Squeezy

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Lemon Squeezy review.

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 Lemon Squeezy if

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

Lemon Squeezy 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 Lemon Squeezy or Microsoft Excel better?
Neither clearly leads. Lemon Squeezy starts at On request and Microsoft Excel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lemon Squeezy or Microsoft Excel?
Microsoft Excel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Lemon Squeezy and Free for Microsoft Excel.
Does Lemon Squeezy or Microsoft Excel run on more platforms?
Lemon Squeezy 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. Lemon Squeezy starts at On request.
What can Lemon Squeezy do that Microsoft Excel cannot?
Microsoft Excel covers Advanced formulas, Pivot tables, Data visualization, Charts and graphs.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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