1. Microsoft 365 Trial (First Month $1 Promo)
Sometimes, Microsoft offers a $1 promo for the first month of Microsoft 365 Personal (which includes Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Visit https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/
- Look for special offers or trials
- You’ll get:
- Full desktop Excel
- 1 TB OneDrive
- Use on PC, Mac, and mobile
Important: After the first month, the subscription renews at regular price (about $6.99/month), unless canceled.
2. Buy a Low-Cost Excel Alternative
If you don’t want to subscribe and are just looking for Excel-like functionality for cheap or free, consider:
- LibreOffice Calc – Free and open-source
- Google Sheets – Free with a Google account
- WPS Office – Free version includes spreadsheet tools
3. Look for Student or Educational Deals
If you’re a student or teacher:
- You may qualify for Microsoft 365 for Education, which includes Excel 100% free
- Check at: https://education.microsoft.com