# Excel or Google Sheets: how AI models rank it, September 2026

Finance AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 2 judge labels across 2 categories by 2 of 12 models. Page: https://finance-ai-index.com/vendors/excel-or-google-sheets/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting software | 0% | 47 | 100% | 1 |
| Financial modeling and scenario planning | 0% | 42 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "For the most budget-conscious, Excel or Google Sheets with add-ons ... at a very low cost" (Mistral Small, Financial modeling)

## And against it

- "spreadsheets are highly dangerous to rely on once your business scales" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Accounting software)

## Record

- Method: https://finance-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://finance-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as Finance AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, finance-ai-index.com.