Spreadsheet Software Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The spreadsheet software market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.79 billion in 2024 to $11.66 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to user interface improvements, increasing adoption of cloud computing, and the emergence of open-source alternatives.

The spreadsheet software market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.67 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to digital transformation initiatives, integration with business ecosystems, and advancements in data analysis and visualization. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with business intelligence tools, enhanced data visualization, integration with ecosystems and APIs (application programming interface), and integration with business intelligence platforms.

The surge in the adoption of cloud-based solutions is poised to be a key driver behind the expansion of the spreadsheet software market in the coming years. Cloud-based solutions, encompassing software applications, services, or resources accessed remotely over the Internet, are witnessing increased adoption owing to their accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and robust security features. This trend is facilitating real-time collaboration among users dispersed across different locations, thereby bolstering teamwork and information sharing. For instance, Eurostat reported in December 2023 that 45.2% of EU enterprises embraced cloud computing solutions, marking a notable 4.2 percentage point increase from 2021. Among these, 75.3% procured advanced cloud services, particularly security software applications, underscoring the growing reliance on cloud-based solutions. Consequently, the escalating adoption of cloud-based solutions is propelling the growth of the spreadsheet software market.

Key players in the spreadsheet software market are directing their efforts towards technological advancements, notably the integration of AI (artificial intelligence) assistants tailored for spreadsheets, aimed at augmenting user experiences and fostering innovation. A native AI assistant for spreadsheets represents an integrated artificial intelligence feature within a spreadsheet application, delivering advanced functionalities to aid users across various data analysis and manipulation tasks. For instance, Equals Technologies Inc., a US-based spreadsheet startup, unveiled AI Assist in May 2023, heralded as the first native AI assistant for spreadsheets. This innovative solution offers an array of functionalities designed to streamline data analysis and enhance productivity. From assisting users in writing and debugging SQL (Structured Query Language) queries to managing formulas, editing charts, and conducting other data-related tasks, AI Assist modernizes spreadsheets, empowering users with enhanced capabilities in dynamic and real-time data analyses, directly within the spreadsheet interface.

In November 2023, Datadog Inc., a US-based software company, executed the acquisition of Actiondesk, a cloud-based spreadsheet application provider, for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move by Datadog is geared towards bolstering the capabilities of teams within organizations to extract greater value from telemetry data. By integrating Actiondesk's cloud-based spreadsheet application with Datadog's platform, Datadog aims to offer enhanced functionalities for data import and refresh in spreadsheets, catering to the evolving needs of businesses. Actiondesk, known for its data consolidation platform, brings to the table robust solutions designed to facilitate seamless import and refresh of data within spreadsheets, aligning with Datadog's vision of empowering organizations with advanced data management capabilities.

Major companies operating in the spreadsheet software market are Apple Inc., Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, SAS Institute Inc., Dropbox Inc., Tableau Software, Kingsoft Corporation, MathWorks Inc., Altair Engineering Inc., Smartsheet Inc., Domo Inc., Airtable Inc., Hancom Inc., Corel Corporation, Minitab Inc., Mariner Software, LibreOffice, Thinkfree Corporation, SoftMaker Software GmbH, Polaris Office, Ragic, Apache OpenOffice.

North America was the largest region in the spreadsheet software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the spreadsheet software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the spreadsheet software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The spreadsheet software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as spreadsheet creation, data entry and organization, formatting and styling, data validation and error checking, automation, and macros. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Spreadsheet software is a computer tool designed to handle tabular data in a grid format, enabling users to create, edit, and analyze data effectively. With this software, users can organize data into rows and columns, generate charts and graphs, and conduct diverse data analysis tasks.

The primary categories of spreadsheet software include free and open-source software (FOSS) and proprietary software. Free and open-source software (FOSS) refers to programs where the source code is accessible for users to modify, distribute, and use freely. These software solutions offer various pricing models, including one-time licenses and subscription-based options, and they can be deployed either on-premises or in the cloud. FOSS finds applications across diverse sectors, including large enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and individual users.

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