Competitor features and availability can change. This page records the verification date and links to source material.
| Capability | xlLens | Microsoft Spreadsheet Compare |
|---|---|---|
| macOS support | Yes | No |
| Works without Excel | Yes | No |
| Formula comparison | Yes | Yes |
| Formatting comparison | Yes | Yes |
| VBA detail | Yes | Yes |
| Inserted row/column alignment | Yes | Yes |
| CLI automation | Yes | No |
| 3-way compare / merge | No | No |
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Official sources
Microsoft Support ↗
Verified 2026-07-26. Competitor information uses the official source below; xlLens status uses the current source and support plan. xlLens supports Windows and macOS.