A cross-platform Kutools alternative
Kutools for Excel packs hundreds of handy features — but only on Excel for Windows. Tellsheet gives you the everyday clean-and-reshape tools on Windows, Mac, and Excel on the web, one-time from $39, with a preview before every change.
Last updated: August 2026
| Tellsheet | Kutools for Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (one-time) | $39 (one computer) | $49 (up to two computers) |
| Works on | Windows, Mac & Excel on the web | Windows only |
| Free version | Yes — 16 tools, free forever | Free trial only |
| Team / site pricing | $29/seat (5+) · $499 site | Volume discounts |
| Preview before every change | Yes — with in-workbook revert | Applies changes directly |
| Runs locally, no upload | Yes | Yes |
Competitor pricing and features from extendoffice.com, August 2026 — check their site for current details.
Why people choose Tellsheet
- Mac and web support. Kutools is Windows-only. Tellsheet runs in Excel on the web and on macOS, so it fits mixed teams and laptops that aren't Windows.
- Preview + revert. See exactly what a tool will do before it runs, and undo it later from an in-workbook history that survives save and reopen.
- Free tier, then one-time $39. Try 16 tools free with no countdown; pay once for the rest.
- Plain-English AI command bar. Describe the task and Tellsheet picks the tool. Bring your own key; only your instruction is sent, never your data.
What Kutools does well
To be fair: Kutools is inexpensive, has an enormous breadth of small utilities built up over many years, and is a great pick for a Windows-only power user who wants the widest possible grab-bag of features. If you live in Excel on Windows and want sheer quantity, it's a strong option. Tellsheet takes a different approach — a focused, modern, cross-platform toolkit with a preview-first workflow.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Kutools alternative that works on Mac?
Yes — Tellsheet runs on Windows, Mac, and Excel on the web, whereas Kutools for Excel is Windows-only.
How does the price compare?
Tellsheet is a one-time $39 (one computer); Kutools is a one-time $49 lifetime license for up to two computers. Tellsheet also has a permanent 16-tool free tier vs a time-limited trial.
Does Tellsheet preview changes?
Yes — every tool shows the before/after first, with an in-workbook revert that survives save and reopen.
Is my data private?
Yes. Tellsheet runs locally and never uploads your spreadsheet; the optional AI command bar only sends the sentence you type.
Try Tellsheet free
16 tools free forever, on Windows, Mac, and the web. Unlock all 107 tools plus the AI command bar for a one-time $39.
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