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Paid plans start at $2.49/mo. There's also a free plan.
PlanMaker pricing starts at $2.49 per month at the listed annual rate for SoftMaker Office NX Home; its monthly rate is $2.99. NX Universal is $4.16 at the annual rate or $4.99 monthly. FreeOffice costs nothing, while SoftMaker Office Professional 2026 is $149.95 once, with a $69.95 upgrade price. These are SoftMaker Office suite prices, not a separate PlanMaker subscription. Device limits differ between household and commercial use.
01Every plan, line by line
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeOffice | — | Quote | Free home or commercial use |
| SoftMaker Office NX Home | $2.49 | $2.99 | Households, non-commercial use |
| SoftMaker Office NX Universal | $4.16 | $4.99 | Home and commercial users |
| SoftMaker Office Professional 2026 | — | Quote | Households and organizations needing a license |
Add-ons and overages
- Commercial volume licenses: 5 computers for US$329; 10 for US$658; 25 for US$1,645; 50 for US$3,290; 100 for US$6,580
02What the plan grid doesn't tell you
No standalone PlanMaker price
PlanMaker is presented as part of SoftMaker Office; the published pricing does not list a separate PlanMaker license.
Commercial device cap
NX Home allows five computers and five mobile devices for household use, but commercial use is limited to one of each.
FreeOffice device limit
FreeOffice is free for home or commercial use, but the listed limit is three computers.
Volume license pricing
Commercial volume licenses cost $329 for five computers and $6,580 for 100, according to the published pricing.
03Which plan should you buy?
| If you are… | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Households, non-commercial | SoftMaker Office NX Home | The listed annual rate is $2.49 per month, with household use on up to five computers and five mobile devices. |
| Home and commercial users | SoftMaker Office NX Universal | It lists both household and commercial allowances, costs $4.16 per month at the annual rate, and includes a 30-day trial. |
| Buyers avoiding subscriptions | SoftMaker Office Professional 2026 | It is a $149.95 one-time purchase, with a listed $69.95 upgrade price and a 30-day trial. |
04Is PlanMaker worth the money?
PlanMaker is worth a look if you want a spreadsheet app bundled into an Office suite and the listed prices fit your device and use limits. FreeOffice is the no-cost route, while NX tiers add household or commercial allowances and Professional 2026 is a one-time purchase. The homepage lists dynamic arrays and XLOOKUP, and NX Universal is listed for desktop and mobile platforms. The catch: these are suite prices, not a standalone PlanMaker price.
PlanMaker pricing FAQ
Is PlanMaker free?
FreeOffice is listed as free for home or commercial use, with a limit of up to three computers. The published pricing does not list a separate free PlanMaker plan; PlanMaker is presented as SoftMaker Office’s spreadsheet component.
Is there a free version of Excel?
The published sources do not establish which free Excel options Microsoft offers. They do list SoftMaker’s FreeOffice as free for home or commercial use on up to three computers. That is a separate product, not a free Excel license.
What are the top 10 spreadsheet software?
We can’t rank the top 10 spreadsheet apps from the published information. It does identify PlanMaker as SoftMaker Office’s spreadsheet component and lists dynamic arrays and XLOOKUP among its features. A proper ranking would need comparable evidence about other products.
Can I pay someone to do an Excel spreadsheet?
The published pricing covers software licenses, not spreadsheet services or freelance work, so it does not say whether you can hire someone or what that would cost. It lists FreeOffice, NX subscriptions and a Professional 2026 one-time purchase for using SoftMaker Office.