Ranked 4 of 6 in best spreadsheet software
Free to download on Apple devices, with templates, categories and real-time sharing that needs no subscription. It has no Windows or Android app, so sharing with Excel users means exporting.
Best for Spreadsheets on Mac, iPhone and iPad
About Numbers
Numbers organizes data into tables and categories, and it offers hundreds of built-in functions for calculations. Templates give a starting point for budgets and planning, and the app adds charts and interactive controls such as checkboxes, pop-ups and star ratings.
Several people can work in one spreadsheet in real time, and Apple's App Store page says this does not require a subscription. Files can be shared through iCloud or Box and exported to Excel, CSV and PDF. Numbers suits people who work within Apple's ecosystem. Sharing with people on Windows means exporting, since Numbers is not offered for Windows.
Key features
- Hundreds of built-in functions
- Categories to summarize tables
- Real-time collaboration
- Export to Excel, CSV and PDF
- Numbers for iCloud in a browser
Strengths
- Free to download on Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Real-time collaboration without a subscription
- Hundreds of built-in functions and categories
Limits
- No Windows or Android app, so mixed teams need exports
- Works best inside Apple's ecosystem
Where Numbers ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Spreadsheet software | 4 of 6 | 86.5 | Spreadsheets on Mac, iPhone and iPad |
Questions about Numbers
- Is Numbers free?
- Numbers can be used without paying: Free to download on Apple devices; some in-app purchases. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Numbers open source?
- No. Numbers is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Numbers support?
- Numbers is available on: macOS, iOS, Web.
- What is Numbers best for?
- Spreadsheets on Mac, iPhone and iPad. In our ranking of spreadsheet software it is number 4 of 6 with a score of 86.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Numbers?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice, WPS Office.