Google Sheets vs Microsoft Excel: Which Spreadsheet App is Right For You?
Google Sheets vs Microsoft Excel: Which Spreadsheet App is Right For You?
We all use spreadsheet tools daily, but what’s better: Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel? That’s what we set out to answer in this video!
We dive deep into the two most popular spreadsheet tools, comparing and contrasting things like UI, customization, functionality, collaboration, and much more, to help you settle on which tool is the best fit for you and your team.
Whether looking for complex data functionality, or just a simple spreadsheet solution, this video will provide you with valuable insights into whether you should be using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.
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📖 CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction 0:38 A Basic Guide 1:03 Sharing and Collaboration 1:53 Data analysis 2:37 Learning curve 3:25 Pricing 4:10 Conclusion
Content
0.28 -> Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, which
is the better spreadsheet platform.
4.38 -> Let's find out.
8.865 -> Hey everyone.
9.285 -> Alex here from Paper Form.
10.515 -> Now, spreadsheets are an essential
tool for anyone that wants to collect,
13.365 -> organize, and analyze their data.
15.045 -> But which spreadsheet
platform is the best?
17.295 -> Well, one name might come to mind
and that would be Microsoft Excel.
20.715 -> And for years it would've been
right, it was the go-to solution
23.32 -> for businesses of all sizes.
24.95 -> However, in the last few years,
Google spreadsheet at Google
28.185 -> Sheet is making a name for itself
and trying to take the crown.
31.325 -> From Excel.
32.284 -> So if you are wondering which platform is
better for you and the main differences
35.825 -> between the two, keep watching this video.
38.015 -> Now.
38.435 -> Microsoft Excel, the OG, has
been around since 1985, but
42.754 -> don't let its old age fool you.
44.315 -> It's one of the most popular
spreadsheet apps and the team are
46.775 -> continuously updating the platform.
49.535 -> Google Sheets is the
biggest name in online.
52.945 -> It's a free alternative to Microsoft
Excel that's supported on all major
57.235 -> platforms like Windows and Mac, O F's.
59.574 -> It's a cloud-based platform, meaning
you can collaborate in real time.
63.894 -> Now, when it comes to collaboration,
Google Sheet has a massive advantage
66.865 -> over Excel due to its cloud-based nature.
69.445 -> With Google Sheets, multiple
users can access and edit the
72.115 -> same documents simultaneously.
73.975 -> This real-time collaboration
makes it so easy for teams to
76.585 -> work together and get things done,
even if they're not in the same.
80.149 -> While in contrast, Microsoft Excel
requires users to save and then share
84.41 -> files through a cloud-based platform
such as OneDrive, Google Drive, or
88.52 -> Dropbox, or even through emails.
90.985 -> Ugh.
91.979 -> Google Sheets.
92.55 -> Like all Google Suite applications
provides an auto save feature, meaning
96.449 -> no need to freak about losing your
work when you close the application.
99.6 -> Something not offered by Excel.
101.58 -> Another point goes to Google Sheets
for its live chat feature, which
104.824 -> allows users to comment, communicate,
and collaborate in real time without
109.199 -> leaving the document, which is a must
for any collaborative project or task.
113.52 -> It lets teams share.
115.06 -> Provide feedback, ask
questions, and get more done.
118.48 -> When it comes to data visualization and
analysis, Microsoft X Excel has been
122.23 -> a longstanding leader in the industry.
124.6 -> X Excel offers a vast array of
built-in functions, formulas and
127.93 -> tools that make it easy to analyze
and visualize complex data sets.
132.07 -> It also offers a rich set of charting
and graphing options so users can
135.64 -> quickly create professional looking
visuals that convey data insights.
140.459 -> Google Sheets still lags behind Excel.
143.399 -> While Sheets does offer a range of
charting options, the advanced features
146.82 -> found in Excel simply aren't there.
148.924 -> Though you are able to connect your Google
sheets with third padded platforms like
152.489 -> Google Data Studio, for example, where you
can then effectively visualize your data.
157.079 -> When it comes to learning how
to use each platform, there are
159.959 -> some key differences between the.
162.015 -> Google Sheets is simple and intuitive
with a clean and easy to use interface,
166.365 -> making it a great option if you're
new to spreadsheets or data analysis.
170.535 -> In addition, Google Sheets has a strong
online community of users who share
174.225 -> tips, tricks, and tutorials, making it
easy to learn new skills and techniques.
178.905 -> Microsoft Excel, on the other
hand, can be more challenging
182.17 -> if your new to spreadsheets.
183.98 -> Excel has a more complex interface
and can take some time to learn
187.4 -> even the most basic features and
functions like Google Sheets.
191.06 -> Microsoft Excel also offers a range
of training courses and resources
194.51 -> to help users to learn how to
use the software effectively.
198.12 -> Additionally, there are hundreds of
online communities and forums where
200.54 -> users can ask quick questions and
get help from experienced users.
204.38 -> For most of us, the most important
factor when deciding which platform
207.6 -> to use is the price tag attached.
209.6 -> Now Google Sheets is completely.
212.275 -> You can use it whenever you
want, wherever you want.
215.155 -> You can of course, unlock additional
features and collaboration tools
218.605 -> by paying for Google Workspace.
220.225 -> However, it's not necessary
to access Google Sheet.
223.35 -> On the other hand,
Microsoft Excel is not free.
226.56 -> You can purchase Microsoft Excel for
one computer, or you can subscribe
230.25 -> to Microsoft 365 and get all of
Microsoft's productivity tools.
234.9 -> This is one of the most significant
differences between the two platforms.
238.315 -> After all, Google Sheets
is completely free.
240.75 -> However, the price tag on Microsoft
Excel can be justified for large organiz.
245.305 -> Or businesses that need the advanced
functionality and capability of Excel or
249.805 -> need to use the other Microsoft Office
applications at the end of the day.
253.405 -> The simplest way to think about it is
like this, Google Sheets is the perfect
257.005 -> platform If you need collaboration and
Microsoft Excel is right for you if
260.995 -> you're looking for advanced features.
262.645 -> So use Google Sheets if
you need to collaborate.
265.615 -> You want instant access to
your spreadsheet from anywhere.
268.105 -> You don't need super technical spreadsheet
features, and you want a free option.
272.185 -> Well, you should use Microsoft Excel.
274.165 -> If you are working with large amounts
of data, need super fast processing
277.915 -> speed, you need complex features,
complicated formulas, and advanced
282.055 -> data visualization, and you don't
mind paying for advanced features.
285.69 -> So, which is better, Google
Sheets or Microsoft Excel?
289.02 -> Well, while we would love to crown
a single winner, the truth is
291.99 -> you can't go wrong with either.
293.55 -> But hopefully this video has helped
you cut through the noise and realize
296.64 -> which platform is right for you.
298.8 -> I'm Alex from Paper Form.
299.94 -> Thank you so much for watching.
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