At a glance
| Aev Book | Microsoft Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time licence, permanent for the major version bought, with maintenance updates for that version. | Included in Microsoft 365 subscriptions, or in the one-time purchase Office Home 2024. |
| Platforms | Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit | Microsoft 365: PCs, Macs, phones and tablets. Office Home 2024: 1 PC or Mac. |
| Offline access | Aev Book works with no internet connection and keeps workbooks as files on your computer. | The desktop apps are fully installed on the computer, so Word, Excel and PowerPoint can be used without an internet connection. |
| Where data is kept | Files and data stay on your computer; no Aevornix server. | Microsoft 365 Personal includes 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage; Office Home 2024 includes no cloud storage. |
| Account | No Aevornix account. | A Microsoft account is needed to install and manage a Microsoft 365 subscription. |
| Opens | XLSX, CSV | Not stated |
| Links to documents | Ranges paste into Aev Word as linked tables that refresh. | Not stated |
Microsoft Excel facts from microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/buy/compare-all-microsoft-365-products, checked 2026-09-26. Aevornix facts from the product pages on this site. Check the vendor's own site for current terms before deciding.
Pricing model
Excel is part of Microsoft 365 subscriptions and of the one-time Office Home 2024. Aev Book is a one-time licence and is included in the Aevornix Suite.
Workbooks and file support
Aev Book covers spreadsheets, formulas and workbook analysis. It opens XLSX and CSV, so budgets, stock lists and exports from other systems open directly. Workbooks that rely on macros, Power Query, pivot features or add-ins should be tested first: import fidelity work is ongoing and Aev Book does not claim parity with Excel's advanced tools.
For dashboards and models built on the same data, Aev BI reads CSV, XLSX and databases on your computer.
Offline access and storage
Both run offline once installed. Excel under Microsoft 365 is designed around OneDrive; Aev Book saves workbooks as files where you choose and has no cloud service of its own.
Where each fits
- Excel fits heavy analysis, shared workbooks, macros and cross-platform use.
- Aev Book fits everyday spreadsheets on Windows, such as budgets, lists and simple models, bought once and kept local.
Frequently asked questions
Does Aev Book run Excel macros?
Aev Book's product information does not list macro support, so do not rely on it. Test any workbook with macros before switching.
Can I open CSV exports from other software?
Yes. Aev Book opens CSV and XLSX files.
Does Aev Book need an account?
No. It runs on your computer with no Aevornix account or server.
