Google Sheets is a great free alternative to Excel. If you need to manipulate, clean, or analyze data, you can use Google Sheets to be able to analyze your data.

Google Sheets also allows you to easily share and collaborate with others who have a Google account.

You can use Google Sheets to:
1. Format data
2. Clean data
3. Analyze data
4. Vizualize data
5. Perform basic statistical tests
6. Share and collaborate on data with others

This tool is best for anyone that has a Google account and does not have access to Microsoft Excel or needs to collaborate with others.