Google Sheets

Product

Google Sheets is the web-based spreadsheet application in Google's Docs Editors suite, known for real-time collaboration and compatible with Microsoft Excel file formats.

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Wikipedia	en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Sheets

Key points about Google Sheets

The conversation with David Benaim compares Excel and Google Sheets for business use. · Excel vs Google Sheets with David Benaim [MVP]
Google Sheets offers real-time collaboration, comments, suggestions and cloud access from any device with a connection. · Excel vs Google Sheets with David Benaim [MVP]
Google Sheets is free for individuals and integrates with other Google Workspace apps. · Excel vs Google Sheets with David Benaim [MVP]
Google Sheets is described as user-friendly for new users. · Excel vs Google Sheets with David Benaim [MVP]

Episodes about Google Sheets

Excel vs Google Sheets with David Benaim [MVP]

2026-07-08 · Video on YouTube

In this episode of M365.fm, Mirko Peters sits down with Microsoft MVP David Benaim to answer one of the biggest productivity questions in modern workplaces: Can Google Sheets really compete with Microsoft Excel? Instead of declaring a single winner, David…

Articles about Google Sheets (2)

Cost and Licensing: Google Sheets vs. Microsoft 365
2026-08-13 · Mirko Peters
When organizations evaluate their productivity stack, the discussion almost inevitably turns to the spreadsheet ecosystem. Choosing between Google Sheets and Micros…
Best Microsoft Teams Productivity Apps: 2026 Guide
2026-05-19 · Mirko Peters
Learn how to design a Microsoft Teams productivity app stack with the right integrations, governance, security, adoption, and lifecycle controls.

Frequently asked questions

Can Google Sheets replace Excel?

The show notes say it depends on your needs: Google Sheets suits collaboration and accessibility, while Excel is better for complex, advanced data analysis. · From the episode: Excel vs Google Sheets with David Benaim [MVP]

What are the advantages of Google Sheets?

Real-time collaboration, comments and suggestions, access from any device with internet, no installation and free use for individuals. · From the episode: Excel vs Google Sheets with David Benaim [MVP]

Who is David Benaim?

He is the guest of this episode, introduced as a Microsoft MVP in the title, discussing Excel versus Google Sheets. · From the episode: Excel vs Google Sheets with David Benaim [MVP]

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Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Sheets
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M365.FM episodes on this topic: 1
Articles on this topic: 2

Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03