Facts about Spreadsheet Center checked on its public site in October 2026. It may change; see spreadsheetcenter.com. FormulaCamp is not affiliated with Spreadsheet Center.
TL;DR
- Choose Spreadsheet Center if you want free, no-signup formula exercises right now, plus a large function guide.
- Choose FormulaCamp if you want a structured path that goes beyond formulas: PivotTables, Power Query, Power Pivot/DAX, charts, Python in Excel, and real .xlsx tasks.
These two are the closest in approach: both let you practice in a browser spreadsheet with instant feedback.
Who each is best for
Spreadsheet Center is best for quick, frictionless practice. Its site describes a browser-based live spreadsheet where you type formulas and get instant feedback, 150+ interactive exercises, 500+ function guides and 9 learning tracks, with job-focused exercises for analysts, accountants and interview prep. You can start without signing up, and everything is free for now.
FormulaCamp is best for learners who want a complete course. It has short theory and hands-on tasks with an auto-check on every one, 170 lessons in 16 tracks from Beginner to Expert, a 180-function reference, English and Russian, and downloadable .xlsx tasks you solve in desktop Excel and upload back for checking.
Where Spreadsheet Center is better: it is currently free, needs no signup, and its function guide is bigger (500+ pages vs our 180 functions). Its role-based exercises and interview prep are also a nice fit for job seekers.
Where FormulaCamp is better: breadth of curriculum. Spreadsheet Center's site does not mention PivotTables, Power Query, DAX or Python; FormulaCamp has tracks for all of them. FormulaCamp also supports real-file tasks and Russian. The trade-off: only part of FormulaCamp is free, and the rest needs Pro.
Neither of us has video. FormulaCamp offers a self-issued certificate of completion (not verified by a third party); Spreadsheet Center does not mention certificates on its site.
Side-by-side
| FormulaCamp | Spreadsheet Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Short theory + tasks in a live browser spreadsheet | Browser live spreadsheet exercises + function guides |
| Instant feedback | Yes, every task auto-checked | Yes (how answers are checked is not stated) |
| Size | 170 lessons, 16 tracks, 180-function reference | 150+ exercises, 9 tracks, 500+ function guides |
| PivotTables / Power Query / DAX / Python | Yes, dedicated tracks | Not mentioned on their site |
| Real .xlsx tasks | Yes, with upload-back check | Not mentioned |
| Certificates | Self-issued certificate of completion per track (not verified, not accredited) | Not mentioned |
| Languages | English, Russian | Not mentioned |
| Mobile | Mobile browser; no app | Not mentioned |
| Signup | See site | Not required to start exercises |
Pricing (as of October 2026)
- Spreadsheet Center: free for now. A paid tier is planned, and its site says free exercises will remain available. No price announced.
- FormulaCamp: free for the Beginner level, the first hands-on lesson of every other track and all theory. Pro is $7.99 per month or $49 per year and unlocks the full path.
If all you need is formula practice, the free option may be enough. Pro pays off when you need the advanced tracks.
FAQ
Is Spreadsheet Center really free?
As of October 2026 its site says it is free for now and that a paid tier is planned.
Which is better for lookups and SUMIFS practice?
Both cover them. Spreadsheet Center is strong on formula drills; FormulaCamp covers them in a longer path with theory.
Can I learn Power Query or DAX on Spreadsheet Center?
We did not find them on its site. FormulaCamp has Power Query and Power Pivot/DAX tracks (the intro and the first hands-on lesson of each are free).
Can I use both?
Yes. Many learners use free drills plus a structured course.
Try it
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