App Compatibility
Microsoft Excel on Linux
Microsoft Excel on Linux is currently a web path. Excel on the web covers most needs; LibreOffice Calc or OnlyOffice for offline spreadsheets, accepting macro/add-in limits.
Recommended: Use the web version
Does Microsoft Excel work on Linux?
The browser workflow is the main Linux path.
Best Linux method
Excel on the web covers most needs; LibreOffice Calc or OnlyOffice for offline spreadsheets, accepting macro/add-in limits.
The single biggest Office migration blocker. Power-user spreadsheets with VBA/Power Query should stay on Excel Web or a Windows VM.
What breaks on Linux?
- VBA macros are unreliable or non-functional under LibreOffice Calc
- Power Query / Power Pivot data models are not supported in alternatives
- Third-party Excel add-ins (e.g. Solver variants, financial plugins) do not load
- Some complex array/dynamic-array functions behave differently
Method Comparison
| Native Linux | Not available |
|---|---|
| Web version | Available |
| Wine rating | bronze |
| Fallback path | Excel on the web covers most needs; LibreOffice Calc or OnlyOffice for offline spreadsheets, accepting macro/add-in limits. |
Alternatives
- LibreOffice Calc
- OnlyOffice
- Gnumeric
FAQ
Does Microsoft Excel work on Linux?
Microsoft Excel on Linux is currently a web path. Excel on the web covers most needs; LibreOffice Calc or OnlyOffice for offline spreadsheets, accepting macro/add-in limits.
What is the best Linux method for Microsoft Excel?
Excel on the web covers most needs; LibreOffice Calc or OnlyOffice for offline spreadsheets, accepting macro/add-in limits.
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For Windows 10 users
Microsoft Excel is one piece of your migration. Add it alongside your other apps and games to see whether this whole PC can move to Linux before Windows 10 security updates end.