--- description: Learn how Google Sheets can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Google Sheets Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Spreadsheet Software](/directory/1115/spreadsheet/software) > [Google Sheets](/software/122179/google-sheets) # Google Sheets Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/122179/google-sheets Page: 1 / 529\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/122179/google-sheets?page=2) > Google Sheets is a cloud-based spreadsheet platform designed to help businesses of all sizes collaborate with clients and partners to create and edit data on spreadsheets. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 13182 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 13182 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6,00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Google directly for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Charting - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Customizable Templates - Data Extraction - Data Import/Export - Data Visualization - Document Management - Multiple Projects - Offline Access - Project Management - Real Time Editing - Real-Time Data - Real-Time Updates - Reporting/Analytics - Search/Filter - Templates - Third-Party Integrations ## Integrations (13 total) - Gmail - Google Analytics 360 - Google Docs - Google Drive - Google Forms - Google Slides - Google Workspace - Mailchimp - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Outlook - Slack - Trello - Zapier ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Spreadsheet Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1115/spreadsheet/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Just as versitile as other branded versions of the software. you can draw from other google sheets and documets too which makes life so much easier. > > **Cons**: Functionaility is great, It'd be great if you could password some sheets to be locked from sight. so you can share a file amongst collegues but only allow each member to see a dedicated sheet. > > Fantastic tool. We use it for so many applications; for keeping an eye on accounts, creating check lists, rotas etc. ----- ### "The only sheet you need" — 4.0/5 > **Suraj** | *18 December 2025* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to use. You can directly access it from the web. You can access it from anywhere. User interface is very intuitive, and it makes collaboration smooth. There are many templates available that you can directly make use of. > > **Cons**: This variant YouTube lacks feature capabilities of Microsoft Excel. Google Sheets also has performance issues. Sometimes it freezes and slows down as workloads become large or complex. > > Using Google Sheets in comparison with Microsoft Word is such a breeze. The UI is intuitive, it's easy to apply formulas, it's easy to use data formatting, and the templates were great. And now with the use of Gemini AI, it just makes easier. ----- ### "Excel on the cheap" — 3.0/5 > **Andrew** | *09 April 2025* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: super connectivity with google drive and so sheets can be shared easily and it's free > > **Cons**: Maybe I've been trained by microsoft but google sheets like a lot of google's prodcuts are hard to manage, no save option, no easy way to drag and drop files. > > Google sheets is a kind of poor persons MS excel, especially with the clunky file manipulation ----- ### "A Powerful And Collaborative Spreadsheet Tool with Outstanding Value" — 4.0/5 > **Tarang** | *11 January 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google Sheets its a collaboration and accessibility and Real time editing, comments, and suggestions make teamwork seamless especially for remote or cross functional teams that fact its cloud based and free for most users adds exceptional value for money I also appreciated the wide range of built in formulas , automatic saving and easy integration with other Google Workspace tools like Docs, Forms, and Drive. > > **Cons**: The main drawback is its limitations with very large or complex datasets Compared to advanced spreadsheet tools performance can slow down when handling heavy formula calculations or large data volumes While templates are useful and that template library feels more basic than some competitors. > > Google Sheets offers a user friendly interface that’s easy to learn for beginners That layout is clean and intuitive and common spreadsheet tasks are straightforward to perform and Formula calculations are reliable for everyday business and personal use and customer support through Googles help center and community forums is generally helpful though not always immediate. Its strongest advantage is collaboration making it ideal for teams that need to work together in real time. it may not replace high end spreadsheet software for advanced analytics it excels as a flexible, accessible and cost effective solution for most users.. ----- ### "Excel Stripped Slightly But Quicker" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *20 December 2025* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google sheets allows us to do everything from building budget projections and forecasts, to handling scheduling and logistics for our programming. There are an increasing number of good templates with interactive functionality that typically you would need something like Air Table to get in the past. As an international organization, formulas that connect to real-time currency conversion are extremely helpful to us. The collaboration is strong with an intuitive way of seeing comments, which is a pain point for other spreadsheet services. > > **Cons**: At times, pages with a lot of calculations can load more slowly. Compared to installed solutions, it can sometimes be harder to reference other data sets as connections. > > Generally this is the go-to tool for our organization when there's any numerical problem at hand, whether it's logistics or finance. 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