# Google Sheets / Excel: 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/google-sheets-excel/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial modeling and scenario planning | 2% | 17 | 0% | 1 |
| Cap table management | 0% | 19 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "For a truly tight budget, use Google Sheets or Excel with free templates" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Financial modeling)
- "The Best "Free" Option: Google Sheets / Excel" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Cap table management)

## 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.