What is XCALC?
XCALC is a free and open-source spreadsheet application developed for the Linux operating system and inspired by Microsoft Excel. It provides users with a variety of features typical of spreadsheet software including:
- Data analysis tools for organizing, manipulating and analyzing data sets
- Formula auto-calculation allowing formulas to update outputs automatically when inputs change
- Charts and graphs for visualizing data trends
- Custom templates and themes for personalizing the style and layout
- Macro support for automating repetitive tasks
Some key advantages of XCALC over Excel are that it is free to use, customize and share with others. The open-source nature also allows greater transparency and security. However, Excel generally has a richer feature set with add-ins and native integration with other Microsoft productivity software.
XCALC runs natively on Linux operating systems making it a good option for users who want spreadsheet functionality without dual booting into Windows. It supports common spreadsheet file formats for compatibility with Excel as well. Overall, XCALC provides a feasible free alternative to Excel for basic spreadsheet needs.
Windows Calculator, Google Calculator, Numi, PCalc, Caligator, Excalibur, Simple Calculator, NumWorks Graphing Calculator, GeoGebra Scientific Calculator, Special Expression Calculator, MultiCalc are some alternatives to XCALC.