About Luckysheet
Luckysheet is an open-source, web-based spreadsheet editor similar to Excel. It supports formatting, conditional formatting, formulas, charts, pivot tables, collaborative editing, and import/export of Excel, CSV, and TXT files. Now upgraded to Univer.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free and open source under MIT license
- Feature-rich spreadsheet editor comparable to Excel
- Real-time collaborative editing support
- Easy to embed in web applications
- Supports Excel file import/export for compatibility
Cons
- Project has been upgraded to Univer — Luckysheet is in maintenance mode
- Requires self-hosting and technical setup
- Documentation primarily in Chinese with limited English resources
- No managed cloud offering available
Key Features
Excel-Like Interface
Full spreadsheet experience with formatting, conditional formatting, text alignment, rotation, and multiple data types
Formulas & Functions
Supports common Excel formulas and functions for calculations, data manipulation, and analysis
Charts & Pivot Tables
Built-in charting engine and pivot table support for data visualization and analysis
Collaborative Editing
Real-time collaborative editing with an open-source backend for multi-user spreadsheet work
Import/Export
Import and export Excel, CSV, and TXT files with PDF export and print support
Data Validation
Checkbox, drop-down list, and date picker validation rules for controlled data entry
Rich Content
Insert pictures, shapes (JPG, PNG, SVG), comments, and use a pen tool for annotations
Filter & Sort
Table filtering, slicing, find and replace, and drag-and-drop cell operations
Pricing
- Full spreadsheet functionality
- Collaborative editing
- Excel/CSV import/export
- Charts & pivot tables
- Self-hosted
- MIT license
Best For
Web Application Spreadsheets
Embed a full-featured spreadsheet editor directly into web applications for data entry and analysis
Internal Business Tools
Build internal dashboards and data management tools with familiar spreadsheet interfaces
Collaborative Data Work
Enable teams to work together on spreadsheets in real-time without desktop software
Excel Migration
Move Excel-based workflows to the web while maintaining familiar formatting and formula support
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