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# Compare WPS Office vs Microsoft Excel

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> Detailed comparison between WPS Office and Microsoft Excel. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | WPS Office | Microsoft Excel |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1532 | 19401 |
| **Starting Price** | US$29.99 | US$6.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | Videos |

## Best for

### WPS Office

Firms that are looking for free Microsoft Office alternatives, who want small sized office application and to create top quality documents without worrying about inhibiting the performance of their PC

### Microsoft Excel

Designed for businesses of all sizes, it is a spreadsheet solution that helps manage and organize data using templates, perform calculations, create analytical charts, and more.

## Key features

### WPS Office

- API
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Import/Export
- Document Management
- File Sharing
- File Transfer
- Image Editing
- Notes Management
- Office Suite
- Productivity Tools
- Project Management
- Real-Time Data
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Single Sign On
- Templates

### Microsoft Excel

- API
- Charting
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Document Management
- File Sharing
- Notes Management
- Office Suite
- Productivity Tools
- Project Management
- Real-Time Data
- Search/Filter
- Team Collaboration
- Templates

## Links

- [View WPS Office Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/126794/wps-office)
- [View Microsoft Excel Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/176574/excel)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/126794/176574/wps-office/vs/excel)

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