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Zoho Sheet

Zoho Sheet is a free online spreadsheet with real-time collaboration, Excel import and the Zia AI assistant, for individuals and teams.

Our take: Zoho Sheet gives away features that rivals often charge for or lack, such as VBA macros, a data cleaning tool and native desktop apps.

Best forFree Excel-style teamwork
ReviewedPricing: Free
7.6 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try ZohoFree; WorkDrive from $2.50/user/mo

Zoho Sheet is a free online spreadsheet from Zoho with live co-editing, Excel import, VBA macros and the Zia AI assistant, plus apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Individuals pay nothing; businesses usually get it through Zoho WorkDrive from $2.50 per user a month billed yearly.

The bottom line

A strong free spreadsheet for teams; check the row and cell limits before moving big datasets in.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA free web, desktop and mobile spreadsheet that is part of Zoho's office suite.
Our takeZoho Sheet gives away features that rivals often charge for or lack, such as VBA macros, a data cleaning tool and native desktop apps.
For everyday budgets, trackers and shared reports it is a sound free choice. The limits are the issue: 65,536 rows and 2 million cells is a tenth of what Google Sheets allows, so heavy data work can hit the ceiling. Businesses pay through Zoho's wider subscriptions rather than a Sheet-only plan.
Why we rate itFree, collaborative and Excel-friendly, with macros and AI formula help.
The catch65,536 rows and 2 million cells per workbook, and some AI insights are paid add-ons.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Free shared spreadsheets
  • Teams moving from Excel macros
  • Zoho users
Not good for
  • Datasets beyond 2 million cells
  • Relational databases
  • Teams tied to Google or Microsoft add-ons
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Minutes: sign up with a Zoho account and open or import a spreadsheet.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Business rollout needs a WorkDrive, Workplace or Zoho One plan; WorkDrive needs at least 3 users.
  3. Walled garden
    Low: opens and edits Excel files and exports PDF and HTML.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
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How to get Zoho Sheet and what it costs

RoutePriceNotes
Free (individuals)$0Web, mobile and desktop apps
Zoho WorkDrive Starter$2.50/user/mo yearly; $3 monthly3-user minimum; includes Writer, Sheet, Show
Zoho WorkDrive Team$4.50/user/mo yearly; $6 monthly3-user minimum
Zoho WorkDrive Business$9/user/mo yearly; $11 monthly3-user minimum
Zoho Office Desktop Business$10/deviceDesktop apps for organisations without Zoho One, Workplace or WorkDrive

From Zoho's Sheet, Office Suite and WorkDrive pricing pages (USD price data), checked 4 October 2026. WorkDrive has a 15-day trial. Zoho says some AI-powered insights are a paid add-on.

Zoho Sheet limits

LimitZoho Sheet
Rows per sheet65,536
Columns per sheet256
Cells per workbook2 million
Worksheets per workbook256

From Zoho Sheet's Data API documentation, checked 4 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zoho Sheet free to use?

Yes. Zoho Sheet is free for individuals on the web, desktop and mobile apps. Organisations usually get it through a paid Zoho WorkDrive, Workplace or Zoho One plan (checked 4 October 2026).

How much does Zoho Sheet cost for a business?

Through Zoho WorkDrive it starts at $2.50 per user a month billed yearly ($3 monthly) with a 3-user minimum. Organisations without a Zoho subscription can buy the Office desktop apps at $10 per device (checked 4 October 2026).

Can Zoho Sheet open an Excel file?

Yes. It imports Microsoft Excel files as well as .ods, .csv and .tsv, and supports VBA macros.

Is Zoho Sheet better than Excel?

It depends on the job. Zoho Sheet is free, collaborative and runs VBA, but it is limited to 65,536 rows and 2 million cells per workbook, so very large models may need a desktop spreadsheet.

What are Zoho Sheet's limits?

Zoho's API documentation lists 256 worksheets per workbook, 65,536 rows, 256 columns and 2 million cells across all worksheets.

Does Zoho Sheet have a desktop app?

Yes, for Windows and macOS. It is free for individuals and for Zoho One, Workplace and WorkDrive subscribers; other organisations pay $10 per device.

Zoho Sheet alternatives

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Zoho Sheet, Zoho Sheet features, Zoho Sheet Data API (limits), Zoho Office Suite pricing, Zoho WorkDrive pricing.

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