The difference between Excel and Tableau is:
| Excel | Tableau |
|---|---|
| Excel is spreadsheet software that is used for data manipulation. | Tableau is a data visualization tool that is used for analysis. |
| It is ideal for statistical analysis of structured data. | It is ideal for the quick and easy representation of big data. |
| Macro and visual primary language are must to fully utilize excel. | It can be used with no programming experience. |
| The inbuilt security feature is not as good as compared to Tableau. | The inbuilt security feature is not as good as compared to Excel. |
| Best for preparing on-off reports with small data | Best while working with big data. |
| Excel integrates with around 60 applications. | Tableaus integrated with over 250 applications. |