Q: Offline excel?
DOes it work with old version Excel and offline? Not office subscription.
And this $39 bad idea for ppl who wants to convert?
David_SheetXAI
Jan 6, 2026A: Hey Sumolixie 👋!
Good questions! Let me clarify how Excel works with SheetXAI:
EXCEL VERSION AND OFFLINE:
SheetXAI requires internet connectivity to work since it needs to communicate with AI providers in real-time. However, you CAN use it in Excel desktop (not just Excel online).
To check if your Excel is compatible: Go to sheetxai.com and try installing the Excel add-in. If it installs and opens, you're good to go. The main requirement is that Excel must allow add-in installation.
ABOUT THE $39 EXCEL ADD-ON:
I'm not sure what you mean by "this $39 bad idea for ppl who wants to convert" - can you clarify what you're asking?
The Excel add-on is $29 (not $39), and it's a one-time purchase that applies to all licenses on your account. So if you have Tier 4 with 25 licenses, that $29 gives Excel access to all 25 people.
Google Sheets comes with ALL tiers by default with full features. The Excel add-on is optional and only if you specifically need to use SheetXAI in Excel. Most people start with Google Sheets since it's included.
If you're asking whether it's worth getting Excel access - that really depends on your workflow. If you primarily work in Excel and your clients/team use Excel, then yeah it's worth it. If you mostly use Google Sheets, you don't need the Excel add-on at all.
Let me know if I misunderstood your question or if you need more clarification!
Let me know if you have other questions! 🙂