Row Zero and LibreOffice Calc are both Excel alternatives but they serve different use cases and audiences. Row Zero is built for enterprises and big data. Calc is for users who want an open source spreadsheet. Here’s a break down of when to choose each.
When to Choose Row Zero
Row Zero is a more powerful Excel alternative that is built for modern cloud data. Row Zero connects to your data warehouse, scales to billion row datasets, and enforces modern enterprise security. Here’s when to choose Row Zero:
- Want to build connected spreadsheets that update automatically
- Need to work with more with more than 1 million rows in a spreadsheet
- Need to enforce modern enterprise security—Row Zero is SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA compliant and companies can keep all spreadsheets, data, and analysis locked in a governed, cloud environment.
When to Choose LibreOffice Calc
LibreOffice Calc is the best open source alternative to Excel and works similar to Excel. Unlike Row Zero, Calc can be used offline as a desktop download. Here’s when to choose Calc:
- You specifically want an open source spreadsheet application
- You frequently need to be able to work offline
- You need more obscure Excel functions or features that are not supported by other Excel alternatives.
Both Row Zero and LibreOffice Calc are free to try so you can try each and see which one best suits your needs.