The verdict
On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Microsoft Excel starts lower, at $8.33/mo against $14.50/mo.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Microsoft Excel places 45 and Tresorit 49 of 72.
Side by side
| At a glance | TRTresorit | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $8.33/mo | $14.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Not known yet | No |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
Microsoft Excel
- Free (web apps)Free web and mobile versions with a Microsoft account, with 5 GB of OneDrive storage.Free
- Microsoft 365 PersonalFor 1 person; desktop apps with Copilot, 1 TB cloud storage.$9.99/mo
- Microsoft 365 FamilyFor 1 to 6 people; AI features for the subscription owner only, up to 6 TB storage.$12.99/mo
- Microsoft 365 PremiumFor 1 to 6 people; extensive Copilot usage and agentic AI features.$19.99/mo
- Office Home 2024One-time purchase for 1 PC or Mac; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.$179.99/one_off
TR
Tresorit
- FileSharing BusinessSmall teams requiring minimum 3-user secure file exchange$14.50/mo
- BusinessGrowing companies needing custom admin policies and SSO$19/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Microsoft Excel if…
Finance, operations and sales teams that build models, clean data exports and make reports, especially when the company already runs on Microsoft 365.
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