Microsoft Excel vs Google Workspace
A side-by-side comparison of Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace — two options for financial modeling & analysis. Pricing, features, and honest pros and cons.
Category
Financial Modeling & Analysis
Productivity & Collaboration
Rating
4.6 / 5
4.4 / 5
Pricing
From $6.99/mo
From $6/user/mo
Best for
Every PE analyst building deal models
Funds and companies running on cloud collaboration
Key features
- Flexible spreadsheet modeling
- LBO and DCF templates
- Data connections and Power Query
- Add-ins (Capital IQ, PitchBook)
- Charting and analysis
- Gmail and Calendar
- Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Drive storage
- Meet video conferencing
- Admin and security controls
Pros
- Universally known by dealmakers
- Unmatched flexibility
- Rich add-in and template ecosystem
- Seamless real-time collaboration
- Reliable cloud infrastructure
- Good value
Cons
- Error-prone in complex models
- Limited collaboration and governance
- Sheets less powerful than Excel for modeling
- Some enterprises prefer Microsoft 365