--- description: Learn more about Numbers price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Numbers Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Spreadsheet Software](/directory/31061/spreadsheet/software) > [Numbers](/software/170166/numbers) # Numbers Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/170166/numbers Page: 1 / 101\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/170166/numbers?page=2) > Numbers from Apple enables users to create formulas, organize data, use templates, and share spreadsheets. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 2501 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Numbers? Individuals and small businesses using Apple devices like Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch who want to create, edit, and share spreadsheets and analyze data. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 2501 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Apple ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0,01 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Numbers is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Collaboration Tools - Data Import/Export - Data Visualization - Search/Filter - Templates ## Integrations (1 total) - Microsoft Excel ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Spreadsheet Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31061/spreadsheet/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The best thing is that it is easily available on the iPhone. ----- ### "Moved to Numbers from Excel and am A-Ok" — 4.0/5 > **Krista** | *10 July 2025* | Recreational Facilities & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: If you know Mac and know Excel, it all felt pretty intuitive. I felt adept at it after a very short learning curve. I really like the more visually appealing interface (Apple always wins here). > > **Cons**: It's not really about numbers, but as a long time excel user, it took some adjustments, just short cut keys etc. > > I had Numbers on my new work computer and was a little hesitant since I've been a long time excel user. The learning curve was shorter than I thought, and I've been tentatively learning it's unique features and enjoying it\! ----- ### "Does the same as Excel but isn't Excel." — 2.0/5 > **Sam** | *09 March 2026* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Numbers does do what Excel does. In that respect it is a useful program. It seems to have all the same features and can calculate formula's and organise data. It also comes free with the Apple suite when we purchased our I- Macs. Personally though I would always choose to use Excel over it if able. There is a desktop which is not linked to our Microsoft 365 account. When using this computer I have to use Numbers instead of Excel. Personally, I struggle with this program. I find it harder to use than Excel. The way the page is laid out (a finite grid instead of an infinite grid) seems strange to me. Having the status bar with the equation written when clicking into a cell is something I take for granted when using Excel but you realise how essential this is when you begin to use numbers and it is not there. Maybe there are ways to make numbers more personalised and therefore user friendly to myself but I have not spent the time to explore it when Excel is exactly set up with no editing. > > **Cons**: I find Numbers complicated. Creating documents on there takes me longer than using Excel and I have not had the time to explore it fully when i know I usually have access to a program which I consider superior. > > I struggle getting on with this software. Whenever using it I always wish I was using Excel. This could be because I was bought up on Excel but it just seems more intuitive and user friendly than Numbers to me. Numbers does do what Excel does and if you have to use it or have always used it I can understand if it is your preferred choice. ----- ### "A Decent Apple Alternative to Excel" — 4.0/5 > **John** | *14 April 2025* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It streamlines well with other Apple-based products, such as the iPhone. > > **Cons**: It can look somewhat messy at times and isn't as easy to customize as Excel. > > A decent spreadsheet option that comes compatible with other Apple products. ----- ### "Exceeding expectations" — 5.0/5 > **Milagros** | *25 January 2025* | Individual & Family Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really like this app because its makes my lifes so easy. It had a clean design, easaly integrate and syncs with other apps, is customizable, and more > > **Cons**: One of the cons is: if the person you arte trying to send the doc is not an apple user is going to be a mess for them. But usually you can send it as PDF. > > I have been using the app for a long time now for my business but also on a personal level. I have created travel itineraries to Colombia, Brazil and NY for my friends when we go on trips. If you put your mind to it, you can do a lot with this app. ----- Page: 1 / 101\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/170166/numbers?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/170166/numbers) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data