# Feature and compatibility comparison > Compare editing features and file compatibility across Univer, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Miro, Airtable, Acrobat, and more. Covers spreadsheets, documents, slides, canvases, relational tables, PDFs, and charts. Compare selected editing features and file import/export capabilities with similar products. This page does not cover the full Univer Office SDK. The open-source edition includes only the frontend editors, not server components. Its formula engine has lower performance than the commercial edition. Information updated in October 2026. The comparison covers built-in features, excluding separate external products and add-ons. Univer includes the full Office SDK and optional modules; some features require server components. Supported means the listed task can be completed. Partially supported means limitations apply; see the cell notes. Not supported means the compared version does not offer the feature. AI functions, assistants, and generative features are excluded. Import/export support does not guarantee identical content, fonts, or calculation results. Test complex files with your own samples. ## Sheets Compare spreadsheet editing, formulas, data analysis, automation, and file compatibility. Compares Excel for Microsoft 365 on Windows with Google Sheets on the web. Univer includes the full Office SDK and optional modules. The comparison covers each product's built-in features, excluding AI, external data and business data sources, separate products, and add-ons. JavaScript, VBA, and Apps Script can all automate tasks; Univer and Google Sheets do not preserve VBA code or projects on import and export. Plan, platform, and integration requirements are noted where relevant. ### Worksheets, rows, and columns | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | Multiple worksheets, duplication, and ordering | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Insert, delete, and move rows and columns | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Row height, column width, and AutoFit | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Merge and unmerge cells | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Freeze Panes; hide and unhide rows and columns | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Group and outline rows and columns: expand and collapse | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### Editing and cell formatting | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | Copy, paste, and Paste Special | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | AutoFill numbers, dates, and formula sequences | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Find and Replace; locate cells by content | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Fonts, colors, and rich text within cells | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Alignment, wrapping, fills, and borders | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Number, currency, date, and custom formats | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Rotated and vertical text | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Floating and in-cell images | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Drawing objects: shapes, text boxes, arrows, and connectors | Supported | Supported | Supported: Built-in drawing editor | ### Conditional formatting | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | Conditional formatting based on values, text, or formulas | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Color scales, data bars, and icon sets | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Partially supported: Supports single-color rules and color scales, but not Excel-style native data bar or icon set rules. | | Rule priority and Stop If True | Supported | Supported | Partially supported: Applies the first matching rule in list order; does not offer all of Excel's Stop If True settings. | ### Sorting and filtering | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | Single-column and multi-column sorting | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | AutoFilter: filter by values and conditions | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Filter by font and cell fill colors | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Sheet Views: sort and filter without affecting collaborators | Not supported: Supports AutoFilter, but not Sheet Views that leave other collaborators' sorting and filtering unchanged. | Supported | Supported | | Sort by font and cell colors | Not supported: No built-in sorting by font or fill color; filtering by both colors is supported. | Supported | Supported | ### Data validation and cleanup | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | Data Validation: drop-down lists, custom formulas, and input rules | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | In-cell checkboxes and custom checked values | Supported (Open source) | Partially supported: Native in-cell checkboxes use TRUE/FALSE. Custom checked values require formulas or other controls. | Supported | | Remove Duplicates | Not supported: No built-in Remove Duplicates command. | Supported | Supported | | Text to Columns: split delimited text | Not supported: No built-in Text to Columns command. | Supported | Supported | | Trim extra spaces in text | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### Tables and structured references | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | Table headers, styles, and filters | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Structured references by table, column, and current row | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Partially supported: Supports table and column references, but not #This Row. References in chart, pivot table, and conditional formatting ranges also have limitations. | ### Formulas, functions, and calculation | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | Aggregations: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Logic, text, and dates: IF, TEXT, DATE | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Lookups: VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, XLOOKUP | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Array calculations: FILTER, SORT, UNIQUE | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | QUERY: SQL-like filtering, sorting, and grouped aggregations | Not supported: No native QUERY function or SQL-like query strings. | Not supported: No native QUERY function. FILTER, SORT, GROUPBY, and other formulas can cover some querying and aggregation needs. | Supported | | LET, LAMBDA, and MAP / REDUCE / SCAN | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Defined names and cross-sheet references | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Dynamic array formulas: spilling and blocked spill ranges | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Spilled range operator (#): Excel A1# references | Supported | Supported | Partially supported: ARRAYFORMULA can expand array results, but Excel's A1# spill range reference syntax is not supported. | | Generate arrays with SEQUENCE and RANDARRAY | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Legacy Ctrl+Shift+Enter array formulas | Supported | Supported | Partially supported: Ctrl+Shift+Enter adds ARRAYFORMULA. Fixed-range calculation and export behavior differ from Excel CSE formulas. | | Financial functions: PMT, NPV, IRR | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Engineering unit conversions and complex numbers | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Create, reuse, and import named functions | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Iterative calculation and convergence settings for circular references | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Trace Precedents, Trace Dependents, Evaluate Formula, and Watch Window | Partially supported: The Facade API supports reference and dependency tracing and formula parsing. No ready-made step-by-step evaluation panel or Watch Window. | Supported | Partially supported: Supports reference highlighting and F9 result previews, but not Excel's full dependency tracing, step-by-step evaluation panel, or Watch Window. | | Calculate and refresh links to external Excel workbooks | Partially supported: Can read results when the file contains sufficient cached external reference values. Cannot automatically load or refresh external Excel workbooks. | Supported | Partially supported: IMPORTRANGE can read authorized Sheets ranges, but cannot directly evaluate Excel external workbook links. | | User-defined functions (UDFs) | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### PivotTables | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | PivotTable fields: rows, columns, filters, and summaries | Supported | Supported | Supported | | PivotTable date grouping, sorting, and Show Details | Supported | Supported | Supported | | PivotTable Show Values As: percentages, running totals, and rankings | Supported | Supported | Partially supported: Includes percentages of the grand total, row, or column. Does not include all of Excel's running total, difference, and ranking combinations. | | Slicers for interactive PivotTable and chart filtering | Supported | Supported | Supported | | PivotTable Timeline | Supported | Supported | Not supported: Supports standard slicers and date filters, but not Excel-style pivot table timelines. | | PivotTable calculated fields and calculated items | Not supported: Calculated fields and calculated items are not supported. | Supported | Partially supported: Supports calculated fields. Rules and formulas for Excel-style calculated items do not fully correspond. | ### Charts | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | Editable column, line, pie, and other charts | Supported | Supported | Supported | | PivotCharts with field management inside the chart | Supported | Supported | Partially supported: Can chart pivot table results and filter them with slicers, but has no separate PivotChart field management interface. | | Chart sheets: a dedicated tab for a chart | Not supported: No dedicated chart sheets. Charts appear as embedded objects on regular worksheets. | Supported | Supported | | Statistical charts: histograms and box and whisker charts | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Sparklines: Line, Column, and Win/Loss | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Trendlines, error bars, and secondary axes | Partially supported: Supports trendlines and secondary axes, but not error bars. | Supported | Supported | ### What-If Analysis and Goal Seek | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | Built-in single-variable Goal Seek | Not supported: No built-in single-variable Goal Seek. | Supported | Not supported: No built-in Goal Seek; requires a separate Goal Seek add-on. | | One- and two-variable data tables and Scenario Manager | Not supported: No built-in one- or two-variable data tables or Scenario Manager. | Supported | Not supported: No built-in data tables or Scenario Manager. Requires add-ons, custom formulas, or scripts. | ### Collaboration and history | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | Real-time co-authoring and selection sync | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Comments, replies, and resolved discussions | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Notes: static cell annotations | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Version History: view and restore versions | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Edit offline and sync after reconnecting | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Show Changes: cell editors and previous values | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### Permissions and file security | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | Protect Workbook: restrict sheet creation, deletion, moves, and renaming | Supported | Supported | Not supported: Supports file sharing permissions and sheet/range editing protection, but not Excel's separate workbook structure lock. | | Protect Sheet: restrict worksheet editing | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Cell and range protection: restrict editing of specific content | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | File encryption, password-protected opening, and encrypted saving | Not supported: Cannot decrypt, open with a password, or save encrypted Office files. | Supported | Not supported: Cannot decrypt, open with a password, or save encrypted Office files. Sharing permissions and sheet protection can control access and editing. | ### File import and export | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | XLSX import and export | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Import legacy XLS workbooks | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Export legacy XLS through the standard export menu | Not supported: Exports XLSX, CSV, and TSV, but not legacy XLS. | Supported | Not supported: Exports XLSX, but not legacy XLS. | | Import and export CSV / TSV cell values | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Preserve VBA code and projects on import and export | Not supported: Does not preserve VBA code or projects on import and export, or automatically convert VBA to JavaScript. | Supported | Not supported: Does not preserve original VBA code or projects during conversion and export. Apps Script does not round-trip as VBA in Excel files. | | Read and write XLSB binary workbooks | Not supported: XLSB import and export are not supported. | Supported | Not supported: No XLSB import or export. Convert to XLSX or another supported format first. | | OpenDocument ODS import and export | Not supported: OpenDocument ODS import and export are not supported. | Supported | Supported | | PDF output, including Print to PDF | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### Macros and scripting | Feature and scope | Univer Sheets | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets | |---|---|---|---| | Run existing VBA macros and VBA UDFs | Not supported: Does not run VBA macros or VBA UDFs directly. Automation can be rebuilt with JavaScript/TypeScript and the Facade API. | Supported | Not supported: Does not run existing VBA directly. The logic must be rewritten in Apps Script. | | Macro Recorder: record repeated actions as reusable scripts or macros | Not supported: No Macro Recorder or script/macro playback. | Supported | Supported | | Script and macro automation | Supported: JavaScript（JS） | Supported: VBA | Supported: Apps Script | ## Docs Compare text layout, review and collaboration, references, forms, templates, and file delivery. Compares Word for Microsoft 365 on Windows with Google Docs on the web. Univer includes the full Office SDK and optional modules. Tracked changes, document comparison, field calculation, and review history are compared separately, as are editor features and file format compatibility. Only built-in features are compared, excluding AI, separate products, and add-ons. Plan, native API, and integration requirements are noted where relevant. ### Text and paragraphs | Feature and scope | Univer Docs | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | |---|---|---|---| | Fonts, sizes, colors, bold, and italics | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Superscript, subscript, strikethrough, and text highlighting | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Alignment, first-line indents, and hanging indents | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Line spacing and spacing before and after paragraphs | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Paragraph borders, shading, and horizontal rules | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Find and Replace | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Word Count: words and characters | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Spelling and grammar checking | Not supported: No built-in spelling or grammar checking. | Supported | Supported | | Tab stops, alignment, and leaders | Partially supported: The API supports left, center, and right tab stops with dot, dash, and other leaders. Decimal alignment and a full visual tab stop editor are not covered. | Supported | Partially supported: Supports left, center, and right tab stops, but not full decimal alignment or leader settings. | | Code blocks with language-specific syntax formatting | Supported | Not supported: No built-in code blocks or language-specific syntax formatting. | Supported | ### Document structure and navigation | Feature and scope | Univer Docs | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | |---|---|---|---| | Heading levels and paragraph styles | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Bullets, numbering, and multilevel lists | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Checklists | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Collapse and expand sections by heading | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Table of Contents: generate from headings with internal links | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Navigation Pane and heading navigation | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | ### Page setup and pagination | Feature and scope | Univer Docs | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | |---|---|---|---| | Paper sizes and portrait/landscape orientation | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Margins and section-specific page setup | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Manual page and section breaks | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Multiple columns and column breaks | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Headers and footers: Different First Page and Different Odd & Even Pages | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Keep lines together, Keep with next, and Widow/Orphan control | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Pageless mode for long documents | Supported (Open source) | Partially supported: Web Layout provides continuous editing as a view mode. It differs from Google Docs' document-level pageless setting. | Supported | | Page numbers, page counts, and section numbering restarts | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Line numbers by page or section | Not supported: No line numbers in body margins or numbering restarts by page or section. Only code blocks can show line numbers. | Supported | Supported | | Automatic hyphenation, word wrapping, and hyphenation zones | Supported | Supported | Partially supported: Supports word wrapping, but not the full range of automatic hyphenation and hyphenation zone settings. | | Text and image watermarks | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Page borders and gutter margins | Partially supported: Supports page border colors, widths, and placement. Some border styles and separate gutter settings are not yet supported. | Supported | Not supported: No page border or gutter settings. Paragraph borders, tables, drawings, or margin adjustments can serve as alternatives. | ### Tables and table calculations | Feature and scope | Univer Docs | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | |---|---|---|---| | Create tables; add, delete, and move rows and columns | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Merge and split table cells | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Column widths, borders, shading, and alignment | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Multipage tables, Repeat Header Rows, and row break control | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Create and edit nested tables | Partially supported: Can display and edit existing nested tables, but cannot create a table inside another table through the insert command or API. | Supported | Supported | | Sort document tables by column content | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Word table formulas and field calculation | Not supported: Does not support Word's positional formulas such as SUM(ABOVE) or recalculation of formula fields. Native document formulas can calculate expressions and reference Sheets data. | Supported | Not supported: No Word-style table formulas or calculated fields. Can link to Sheets for calculations. | | Convert between delimited text and tables | Not supported: No command to convert between selected delimited text and tables. Pasting tab-separated text is supported. | Supported | Not supported: No command to convert between selected delimited text and tables. Sheets can be used as an intermediate step. | ### Images, shapes, and diagrams | Feature and scope | Univer Docs | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | |---|---|---|---| | Insert, position, and resize images | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Image cropping, rotation, and text wrapping | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Editable shapes, text boxes, and connectors | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Structured SmartArt diagrams and layout editing | Partially supported: Can display imported SmartArt groups, but does not offer full editing of node text, nodes, and layouts within the document. | Supported | Not supported: The built-in drawing tool supports shapes, connectors, and text, but not SmartArt's structured nodes, hierarchies, or automatic layouts. | ### Embedded charts and spreadsheets | Feature and scope | Univer Docs | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | |---|---|---|---| | Insert charts and edit chart data | Supported | Partially supported: Can insert and display charts; editing their data requires Excel. | Partially supported: Can insert and refresh linked charts. Data must be edited in the linked Sheets file. | | Embed an editable spreadsheet with calculations in a document | Supported | Partially supported: Supports OLE-embedded Excel worksheets. Editing and calculation require Excel installed locally. | Partially supported: Can insert a linked Sheets table of up to 400 cells. Changes do not write back to the source; calculation and data editing take place in the source sheet. | ### Equations, references, and professional documents | Feature and scope | Univer Docs | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | |---|---|---|---| | Insert and edit mathematical equations | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Insert, edit, and number footnotes | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Manage endnote content, numbering, and placement | Supported | Supported | Not supported: No separate endnote type or endnote numbering/placement management. Pageless mode collects footnotes at the end of the document; they remain footnotes. | | Create and manage bookmarks and internal links | Supported: Create, delete, and navigate through SDK APIs. No dedicated management interface. | Supported | Supported | | Captions, numbering, and Table of Figures | Not supported: No automatic caption numbering or table of figures generation/updates. Heading-based tables of contents are supported, and imported caption display values are preserved. | Supported | Not supported: Captions can be added manually, but caption numbers and tables of figures are not maintained automatically. | | Cross-references with automatic numbering updates | Not supported: No automatic updates for general cross-references such as caption numbers and page numbers. Table of contents page references are handled separately. | Supported | Not supported: Supports bookmark and heading links, but not cross-reference fields that automatically update page or caption numbers when their targets change. | | Citations and bibliography management | Not supported: No source management, citation style generation, or automatic bibliography formatting. Footnotes and endnotes are supported. | Supported | Supported | | Index: generate and update from marked entries | Not supported: Cannot generate a term index from index markers or update its page numbers. Heading-based tables of contents are supported. | Supported | Not supported: No Word-style index entry markers or automatic index generation/updates. Use a table of contents or a manually written index. | | Word field codes: execution and dynamic updates | Partially supported: Updates page numbers, page counts, table of contents page references, and date/time fields with preset formats. Does not calculate other Word fields such as REF, SEQ, or IF. | Supported | Not supported: Does not execute Word field codes such as REF, SEQ, IF, or MERGEFIELD. Supports its own page numbers, page counts, and variable chips. | ### Forms, smart fields, and templates | Feature and scope | Univer Docs | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | |---|---|---|---| | Drop-down lists and status fields | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Building blocks (Quick Parts) and reusable templates | Partially supported: Document snapshots can be saved and used to create new documents. Document part content controls are supported. Custom building block libraries, template categories, and management interfaces are implemented by the host application. | Supported | Supported | | Content controls and Restrict Editing for forms | Supported | Supported | Not supported: Offers variable and dropdown smart chips, but not Word content controls (SDTs) or protection that limits editing to form fields. | | Mail Merge: merge fields, data source mapping, and batch output | Not supported: No built-in mail merge wizard, merge field mapping, or batch output. Template filling can be implemented with the SDK. | Supported | Not supported: No built-in mail merge wizard. Can be scripted using the Docs, Drive, and Sheets APIs. | | Populate document templates with business data through APIs | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### Collaboration, tracked changes, and versions | Feature and scope | Univer Docs | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | |---|---|---|---| | Real-time co-authoring and collaborative cursors | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Content-specific comments, replies, and resolved discussions | Supported (Open source) | Supported | Supported | | Version History: view and restore versions | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Track Changes: accept or reject insertions and deletions | Not supported: No Track Changes workflow with individual accept/reject actions. Version History and Worktree review are supported. | Supported | Supported | | Compare documents: generate a comparison of changes | Supported: The API returns structured differences; it does not generate a new document with tracked changes. | Supported | Supported | | Combine document revisions from multiple review copies | Not supported: Cannot combine multiple review copies while preserving each change's source. Worktree merging and read-only document comparison are available. | Supported | Not supported: Can compare two documents and generate suggestions, but treats existing suggestions as accepted. Cannot combine multiple review copies while preserving their individual change histories. | | Offline editing with sync after reconnecting | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### Access, encryption, and signing | Feature and scope | Univer Docs | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | |---|---|---|---| | Account-based viewing, commenting, and editing permissions | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Password encryption and restricted document opening | Not supported: No document opening passwords, password-encrypted DOCX saving, or corresponding decryption. Access can be controlled through account permissions. | Supported | Not supported: No standalone file opening password. Account-based sharing permissions are available; eligible enterprise accounts can also use client-side encryption. | | Electronic signatures and signature fields | Not supported: No signature fields, signing requests, or certificate signature validation. Signature images or hand-drawn graphics can be inserted. | Supported | Supported | ### File formats, printing, and output | Feature and scope | Univer Docs | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | |---|---|---|---| | DOCX import and export | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Import legacy DOC documents | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Export legacy DOC documents | Not supported: Exports DOCX, but not legacy DOC. | Supported | Not supported: Exports DOCX, but not legacy DOC. | | OpenDocument ODT import and export | Not supported: ODT import and export are not supported. | Supported | Supported | | RTF and HTML output | Not supported: RTF and HTML export are not supported. | Supported | Supported | | Printing and paginated output | Supported | Supported | Supported | | PDF output, including Print to PDF | Supported | Supported | Supported | ## Slides Compare slide design, graphics and media, presentations, collaboration, and file delivery. Compares PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 on Windows with Google Slides on the web. Univer includes the full Office SDK and optional modules. Editor features and PPTX round-trip compatibility are compared separately. API, template, browser rendering, and service requirements are noted where relevant. Only built-in features are compared, excluding AI, separate products, and add-ons. ### Slides, themes, and Slide Master | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Create, duplicate, delete, and reorder slides | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Custom slide sizes and portrait/landscape orientation | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Solid, image, and gradient backgrounds | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Undo and redo edits | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Consistent theme colors and fonts | Partially supported: Imports and exports theme colors and fonts. No API or editor for custom themes yet. | Supported | Supported | | Slide Master, layouts, and placeholders | Partially supported: Imports and exports slide masters, layouts, and placeholders. No API or editor for custom designs yet. | Supported | Supported | | Hide or skip selected slides | Supported: Hidden slides can be configured in the SDK model and are automatically skipped during presentations. | Supported | Supported | | Group and collapse slides by section | Not supported: Cannot group slides into sections, move whole sections, or collapse them. | Supported | Not supported: Cannot group slides into sections, move whole sections, or collapse them. | | Automatic slide numbers | Supported: Configured through the SDK or a template; numbers update automatically as slides are reordered. | Supported | Supported | ### Text and paragraphs | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Fonts, sizes, colors, bold, and other text styles | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Paragraph alignment, indents, and line spacing | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Bulleted and numbered lists | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Format Painter: copy text and object formatting | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Find and Replace text | Not supported: No built-in text find and replace. | Supported | Supported | | Spell check | Not supported: No built-in spell check, correction suggestions, or dictionary management. | Supported | Supported | | Text direction and vertical text | Supported | Supported | Partially supported: Supports left-to-right and right-to-left text, but not stacked vertical characters yet. | | Text box AutoFit and overflow handling | Supported | Supported | Supported | | WordArt and text transformations | Not supported: No WordArt or curved, wavy, and other text transformation effects. | Supported | Partially supported: Supports native WordArt and basic scaling/rotation, but not curved text, text on a path, or other transformation presets yet. | ### Images and image effects | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Insert, replace, and crop images | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Insert SVG vector images | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Image shadows, reflections, and artistic effects | Partially supported: Supports outer shadows, glow, and borders, but not reflections or PowerPoint artistic filters. | Supported | Partially supported: Includes shadows, reflections, and recoloring, but not all PowerPoint artistic effects. | ### Shapes, diagrams, and object layout | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Editable shapes and connectors | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Group and ungroup objects | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Align, distribute, and layer objects | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Shape fills, gradients, and line styles | Supported | Supported | Supported | | SmartArt layouts and node editing | Supported: Supports built-in SmartArt layouts and node editing. | Supported | Not supported: No SmartArt layout or node editing. Built-in diagram templates or standard shapes can be used instead. | | Merge Shapes (Union, Intersect, Subtract) and Edit Points | Partially supported: Supports grouping, connector endpoints, and preset shape adjustment handles, but not Boolean operations or arbitrary path point editing. | Supported | Partially supported: Supports shape insertion, grouping, and line editing, but not Boolean operations or arbitrary path point editing. | | Insert and rotate 3D models | Not supported: Cannot insert or rotate 3D models. | Supported | Not supported: Cannot insert or rotate 3D models. | ### Table editing and formatting | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Native tables with row and column editing | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Merge and split table cells | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Table borders, shading, and text formatting | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### Charts, linked data, and embedded content | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Data charts and chart data editing | Supported | Partially supported: Can insert and display charts; data must be edited in Excel. | Partially supported: Can insert and refresh linked charts. Data and detailed settings must be edited in the linked Sheets file. | | Link tables or charts and refresh source data | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Embed spreadsheets with editing and calculation | Supported | Partially supported: Supports embedded Excel worksheets; editing and calculation require Excel. | Partially supported: Can link Sheets tables or charts. Data and calculations remain in Sheets; linked objects can be updated after returning. | | Native OLE object embedding | Not supported: Cannot embed and run Office applications through OLE. Imported OLE content is displayed as previews or similar representations. | Supported | Not supported: Cannot run or edit Office OLE objects. | ### Hyperlinks and interactive navigation | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Hyperlinks on text or shapes | Partially supported: Can edit, preview, and open web links in text and shape text within the editor. Whole-shape links, navigation between slides, and link interactions during presentations are not supported. | Supported | Supported | | Action buttons, hover actions, and custom navigation | Not supported: No object action settings, hover triggers, or custom presentation actions. Standard text links are available. | Supported | Partially supported: Shapes can link on click to a specific, previous, next, first, or last slide. | ### Object animations and slide transitions | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Slide transition effects | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Entrance, emphasis, and exit animations | Not supported: No object animation editing or playback. | Supported | Supported | | Morph transition | Not supported: No cross-slide object matching or Morph transitions. | Supported: Supports cross-slide object matching and morphing. Charts do not morph geometrically. | Partially supported: Covers some basic slide transition effects. | | Custom motion paths and animation triggers | Not supported: No custom motion paths or object animation triggers. | Supported | Partially supported: Covers some basic animations, click triggers, and sequencing. | ### Audio, video, and recording | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Insert and play audio | Not supported: No audio insertion or playback. | Supported | Supported | | Insert and play video | Not supported: No video insertion or playback. | Supported | Supported | | Trim media, set fades, and add bookmarks | Not supported: No media trimming, audio fades, or media bookmark tools. | Supported | Partially supported: Video supports start/end times and playback settings, but not PowerPoint's full media editing, audio fade, or bookmark tools. | | Record Slide Show: narration and camera video | Not supported: No built-in presentation recording, narration recording, or camera compositing. | Supported | Supported | ### Presenting and speaker tools | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Slide Show: full-screen presentation and navigation | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Create and edit speaker notes | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Presenter View: notes, next slide, and timer | Partially supported: Supports speaker notes, next-slide preview, and a separate audience window. The current interface has no presentation timer; dual-screen mode requires browser permission and an additional display. | Supported | Supported | | Laser pointer and freehand annotations while presenting | Not supported: No laser pointer or freehand annotations during presentations. | Supported | Supported | | Slide timings and continuous looping | Not supported: No timed slide advance or looping. | Supported | Supported | ### Collaboration, versions, and access security | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Real-time co-authoring | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Content comments and replies | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Version History: view and restore versions | Supported | Supported | Supported | | File passwords, encryption, and IRM | Not supported: Supports object-level permissions, but not PPTX opening passwords, file encryption, or IRM. | Supported: Supports opening passwords and file encryption. IRM requires the organization's licensing and rights management services. | Not supported: Does not preserve PPTX passwords or Microsoft IRM. Supports Google's native IRM; administrators can enable client-side encryption for eligible Workspace accounts. | ### File formats, macros, and compatibility | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Import PPT and PPTX files | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Export PPTX files | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Preserve speaker notes on PPTX round trips | Not supported: Current PPTX export does not preserve speaker notes. | Supported | Supported | | Preserve slide transitions on PPTX round trips | Not supported: Current PPTX export does not preserve slide transitions. | Supported | Supported | | Preserve object animations on PPTX round trips | Not supported: Current PPTX export does not preserve animation types, order, or triggers. | Supported | Supported | | Run VBA macros and ActiveX controls | Not supported: Cannot run VBA macros or ActiveX controls. Automation can be written through the Facade API. | Supported | Not supported: No Office VBA/ActiveX runtime. Apps Script uses a different scripting system. | ### Printing and file output | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Print slides, handouts, and notes pages | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Handout Master and Notes Master design | Not supported: No custom handout or notes master design. | Supported | Supported | | Direct PDF export, excluding system printing | Not supported: No direct PDF export. The browser's print function can save to PDF. | Supported | Supported | | Save slides as PNG / JPEG | Partially supported: The screenshot SDK can output each slide as PNG. Requires a browser rendering environment; the host application saves the images. | Supported | Supported | | Render video directly from slide content and timing | Not supported: No built-in video export. | Supported | Not supported: Cannot export video directly from slide content and timing. Presentation recording is available. | ### Accessibility and reading order | Feature and scope | Univer Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint | Google Slides | |---|---|---|---| | Alt text and reading order settings | Partially supported: Alt descriptions can be edited in the object panel and saved to PPTX. No separate reading order settings yet. | Supported | Supported | ## Canvas Compare freehand drawing, diagrams, data organization, meeting collaboration, presentations, and file output. Univer includes the full Office SDK and optional modules. Miro uses paid cloud plans, with features depending on the plan. Excalidraw covers the free open-source app and Excalidraw.com, excluding Plus. Collaboration, history, and format conversion require the corresponding modules and services. Native embedding between Univer products is included where applicable, with required modules noted. Editing and calculation in external applications are not counted as canvas features. Only built-in features are compared, excluding AI, separate products, and add-ons. ### Canvas and content organization | Feature and scope | Univer Canvas | Miro | Excalidraw | |---|---|---|---| | Infinite canvas, panning, and zooming | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Frames and content containers | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Create, remove, and resize swimlanes | Supported | Supported | Not supported: The open-source editor has no structured swimlane control. Swimlanes can be drawn manually with shapes. | | Group, align, and distribute objects | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Object layering and order | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Lock objects to prevent accidental changes | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Template library and custom board templates | Partially supported: Saved board content can be reused. No built-in board template library or template publishing/management workflow. | Supported | Partially supported: Element libraries can be saved, imported, and published publicly; .excalidraw files can be reused as boards. The free app has no team board template management. | ### Drawing and element editing | Feature and scope | Univer Canvas | Miro | Excalidraw | |---|---|---|---| | Text, fonts, sizes, and colors | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Insert images | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Freehand drawing and strokes | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Shape libraries and styles | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Connectors, arrows, and text labels | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Dedicated sticky note tool | Supported | Supported | Supported: Includes a dedicated sticky note tool (N) with separate colors and text autofit. | ### Mind maps, flowcharts, and technical diagrams | Feature and scope | Univer Canvas | Miro | Excalidraw | |---|---|---|---| | Structured mind maps with automatic branch layout | Supported | Supported | Not supported: No structured mind maps or automatic branch layout. Standard shapes can be arranged manually. | | Convert Mermaid flowcharts to editable shapes | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Specialized relationship objects for UML, ER, and sequence diagrams | Supported: Dedicated Facade APIs can create class relationships, ER cardinality relationships, and sequence messages bound to lifelines. | Supported | Partially supported: Supports ER cardinality arrows and conversion of Mermaid class, ER, and sequence diagrams to editable shapes. Results are edited as shapes, text, and lines, without dedicated class, entity, or message object editing. | | Convert Mermaid class and ER diagrams to native editable elements | Supported: Table nodes and relationship lines are editable. Requires the tables module and conversion service. | Not supported: Class and ER diagrams can currently only be displayed as SVG, not converted to native editable elements. | Supported: Class and ER diagrams can be converted to native shapes, text, and connectors. Falls back to SVG images if conversion fails. | ### Kanban and project schedules | Feature and scope | Univer Canvas | Miro | Excalidraw | |---|---|---|---| | Kanban views and card grouping | Supported: Embedded Univer Relational Tables provide record-driven Kanban, card grouping, and view switching. Requires the Relational Tables and cross-document embedding modules. | Supported | Not supported: The free app has no structured Kanban. Columns and cards can be drawn manually. | | Timeline and project schedule views | Partially supported: Embedded Univer Relational Tables provide Gantt and calendar views for scheduling tasks by record dates. Requires the Relational Tables and cross-document embedding modules. No separate timeline view yet. | Supported | Not supported: The free app has no structured project schedule view. Timelines can be drawn manually. | ### Tables and calculations | Feature and scope | Univer Canvas | Miro | Excalidraw | |---|---|---|---| | Native tables and cell editing | Supported | Supported | Not supported: No native tables or cell editing. Grids can be drawn manually. | | Record field types, filtering, and grouping | Supported: Embedded Univer Relational Tables provide field types, conditional filters, and grouped views. Embedded Univer Sheets provide filters and row/column outlines. Requires the corresponding product and cross-document embedding modules. | Supported | Not supported: No structured record tables, field types, or filtering/grouping. | | Formula fields and numeric column summaries | Supported: Embedded Univer Relational Tables provide formula fields and numeric column summaries. Embedded Univer Sheets can calculate and summarize with cell formulas. Requires the corresponding product and cross-document embedding modules. | Supported | Not supported: No formula fields or numeric column summaries. | | Native spreadsheet embedding with editing and calculation | Supported: Requires both Sheets and cross-document embedding modules. | Partially supported: Tables on Business / Enterprise plans support basic arithmetic formulas in numeric fields and column summaries. | Not supported: No native spreadsheets or formula calculation. External web pages from permitted sources can be embedded. | ### Charts | Feature and scope | Univer Canvas | Miro | Excalidraw | |---|---|---|---| | Data charts | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Edit chart data and redraw charts | Supported | Supported | Not supported: Generated charts are saved as ordinary shapes and text. Their data cannot be edited directly to redraw them. | ### Real-time collaboration and review | Feature and scope | Univer Canvas | Miro | Excalidraw | |---|---|---|---| | Real-time co-authoring | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Content-specific comments, replies, and resolution | Supported | Supported | Not supported: The open-source app does not include Plus comment threads. | | Viewer, commenter, and editor roles | Supported | Supported | Not supported: The free app lacks Plus file access management and editor/viewer roles. Read-only export links do not provide roles on the same document. | | View and restore historical versions | Supported | Supported | Not supported: The free app autosaves the current scene and supports undo/redo, but has no persistent version list or version restoration. | | End-to-end encrypted real-time collaboration | Not supported: The collaboration service processes document content for concurrent editing and snapshots. It does not offer client-side end-to-end encryption that prevents the server from decrypting content. | Not supported: Provides encryption in transit, at rest, and enterprise key management. Keys remain available to Miro services, so this is not end-to-end collaboration encryption with client-only keys. | Supported | ### Meetings and brainstorming | Feature and scope | Univer Canvas | Miro | Excalidraw | |---|---|---|---| | Meeting voting and result summaries | Not supported: No built-in meeting voting, vote limits, or voting result summaries. | Supported | Not supported: The free open-source app has no built-in facilitated voting or result summaries. | | Shared countdowns and timers | Not supported: No host-controlled shared countdown synchronized for meeting participants. | Supported | Not supported: The free open-source app has no built-in shared meeting timer. | | Private brainstorming and timed sticky note reveals | Not supported: No built-in meeting mode for hiding participants' notes, collecting them anonymously, or revealing them together on a timer. | Supported | Not supported: The free open-source app has no corresponding host-controlled private sticky note mode. | | Follow a collaborator's canvas view | Not supported: Can show collaborators' pointers and selected objects, but cannot automatically follow their zoom and pan. | Supported | Supported: Collaborators can choose to follow another member and stop following at any time. | | Bring all participants to the host's view | Not supported: No host control to bring all participants to the same canvas view and make them follow it. | Supported | Not supported: Free app participants can choose to follow others. Spotlight Me, which makes everyone follow, is an Excalidraw+ feature. | | Breakout activities and assigned frames | Not supported: Can create frames and containers, but has no built-in workflow for assigning breakout groups, timing activities, or navigating between groups. | Supported | Not supported: The free open-source app has no breakout activities or host assignment features. | | Built-in video meetings and screen sharing | Not supported: No built-in audio/video calling or screen sharing service. | Supported | Not supported: Voice calls and screen sharing are Plus features, not part of the free app compared here. | ### Presentations and recording | Feature and scope | Univer Canvas | Miro | Excalidraw | |---|---|---|---| | Frame-based slideshows and interactive presentations | Not supported: No built-in presentation mode that plays frames in order. | Supported | Not supported: The free app has no frame-by-frame presentations. Presentations is an Excalidraw+ feature. | | Presenter notes and presentation control handoff | Not supported: The canvas has no presenter notes or handoff of control between presenters. | Supported | Not supported: The free app has no presenter notes or presentation control handoff. | | Hide frames and reveal content | Partially supported: The object list can hide/show frames and their contents. No dedicated host reveal workflow; hiding does not enforce viewing permissions. | Supported | Not supported: Free app frames organize and clip content, without host controls to hide and progressively reveal frame content. Step-by-step presentations are part of Excalidraw+. | | Laser pointer and temporary strokes | Not supported: Supports collaborative pointers and persistent freehand strokes, but no laser pointer or automatically fading trails. | Supported | Supported | | Record canvas walkthroughs for asynchronous viewing | Not supported: No built-in canvas walkthrough recording, audio/video storage, or asynchronous playback workflow. | Supported | Not supported: The free app has no built-in canvas walkthrough recording, saving, or playback. | ### Files, export, and printing | Feature and scope | Univer Canvas | Miro | Excalidraw | |---|---|---|---| | Save and restore editable native content | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Edit local content offline | Supported | Not supported: Offline editing is not supported. | Supported | | Built-in PNG export | Supported: Requires the Boards Print module. | Not supported: No PNG export; exports JPG, PDF, SVG, or CSV. | Supported | | Built-in JPEG / JPG export | Supported: Requires the Boards Print module. | Supported | Not supported: The free app has no JPEG export; exports PNG or SVG. | | Native SVG export | Not supported: No built-in SVG export. | Supported | Supported | | Native PDF export, excluding system printing | Not supported: No direct PDF export. The browser's print function can save to PDF. | Supported | Not supported: The free app has no PDF export; requires Excalidraw+. | | PPTX export | Supported: Requires the conversion service and appropriate license. | Not supported: No PPT or PPTX export. | Not supported: The free app has no PPTX export; requires Excalidraw+. | | Upload PDF / PPT files to the canvas | Not supported: The canvas cannot directly preview uploaded PDF / PPT files or split them into pages. PPTX can first be imported into Univer Slides, then embedded through the native cross-document module. | Supported | Not supported: The free app cannot directly import PDF or PPT. Convert them to images first. | | Export tables or canvas text to CSV | Not supported: The canvas has no built-in CSV export for tables or text. | Supported | Not supported: The free app has no CSV export for tables or canvas text. | ## Relational Tables Organize business data with typed fields, linked records, and multiple views to build project management, CRM, and internal tools. Compares paid cloud versions of Airtable and Feishu Bitable. Univer includes the full Office SDK and optional modules. Only built-in features are compared, excluding AI, separate products, and add-ons. External agents can call APIs to transform, sync, and import data, with requirements noted; built-in automation workflows are compared separately. Custom application interfaces, scheduling, and permission workflows are distinguished from built-in features. Plan, mobile, and integration requirements are noted where relevant. ### Fields and data types | Feature and scope | Univer Relational Table | Airtable | Feishu Bitable | |---|---|---|---| | Text, URL, email, and phone number fields | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Number, currency, and date fields | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Single-select and multi-select fields | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Checkbox and rating fields | Supported | Supported | Supported | | People fields | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Image and file attachments | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Created by, modified by, and creation/modification timestamps | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Auto-number fields | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Barcode fields, with scanning on mobile | Not supported: No built-in barcode field yet. Scanning controls require a separate integration. | Supported | Supported | | Dedicated duration fields | Not supported: No dedicated duration field yet. Numbers or formulas can represent durations. | Supported | Not supported: No separate Duration field yet. | | Button fields | Not supported: No built-in button field yet. The host application can add custom buttons. | Supported | Supported | ### Linked records and calculations | Feature and scope | Univer Relational Table | Airtable | Feishu Bitable | |---|---|---|---| | Link records across tables in the same base | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Link multiple records from one field | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Parent/child records and hierarchical display | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Lookup fields | Partially supported: Formulas can look up field values in linked records. No separate Lookup field configuration. | Supported | Supported | | Rollup fields | Partially supported: Formulas can sum linked records and recalculate when source data changes. No separate Rollup field configuration. | Supported | Supported | | Count linked records | Partially supported: Formulas can count IDs in a linked list. No separate Count field; whether invalid links are excluded depends on the formula. | Supported | Supported | | Formula fields that calculate record values automatically | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### Views and project scheduling | Feature and scope | Univer Relational Table | Airtable | Feishu Bitable | |---|---|---|---| | Grid view | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Kanban view | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Calendar view | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Gallery / card view | Supported | Supported | Supported | | List and hierarchical list views | Not supported: No separate list view yet. The host application must build a custom list interface. | Supported | Supported | | Gantt view | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Gantt task dependencies | Supported | Supported | Not supported: Predecessor/successor task dependencies are not supported yet. | | Separate timeline view | Not supported: Includes a Gantt view, but no separate timeline view yet. | Supported | Not supported: Includes Gantt, calendar, and other views, but no separate Timeline view. Gantt features are listed separately. | ### Forms and submissions | Feature and scope | Univer Relational Table | Airtable | Feishu Bitable | |---|---|---|---| | Form pages and submission collection | Partially supported: Web Apps can provide data collection forms that write submissions to linked spreadsheets. No separate Base form view yet. | Supported | Supported | | Required fields and conditional visibility | Partially supported: Web Apps can implement required-field validation and conditional visibility. Rules must be configured in the Web App page. | Supported | Supported | | Public form submissions and sharing | Partially supported: Web Apps can provide form pages and sharing links. Public access and submissions depend on publishing settings and data permissions. | Supported | Supported | ### Filtering, sorting, and display rules | Feature and scope | Univer Relational Table | Airtable | Feishu Bitable | |---|---|---|---| | Conditional filters | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Sort by field | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Group by field | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Color records by condition | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### Dashboards and analytics | Feature and scope | Univer Relational Table | Airtable | Feishu Bitable | |---|---|---|---| | Combine charts and metrics in a dashboard | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Aggregate by dimension and chart the results | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Interactive dashboard filters | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### Application interfaces and extensions | Feature and scope | Univer Relational Table | Airtable | Feishu Bitable | |---|---|---|---| | Drag-and-drop application builder | Partially supported: Web Apps can provide custom business interfaces using multiple views and dashboards. No built-in drag-and-drop builder yet. | Supported | Supported | | Customize record detail layouts | Partially supported: Field order follows the current view. The detail panel can be resized or shown full screen, but separate groups, columns, and component layouts cannot be designed. | Supported | Supported | | Installable extensions and custom plugin components | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### Real-time collaboration and record history | Feature and scope | Univer Relational Table | Airtable | Feishu Bitable | |---|---|---|---| | Multiple people editing the same data in real time | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Comments on records | Supported | Supported | Supported | | View version history and change records | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### Permissions and sharing | Feature and scope | Univer Relational Table | Airtable | Feishu Bitable | |---|---|---|---| | Role-based editing permissions | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Field and table editing permissions | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Row-level access control for reading records | Not supported: Can restrict editing by record. Per-user record visibility must be enforced by the host application on the server. | Supported: An authenticated Interface can restrict visible records. Direct access to the full base must also be restricted. | Supported: Advanced permissions can restrict reading by role and record conditions. | | Share read-only views or application links | Not supported: A base can be made read-only. Sharing links, publishing interfaces, and access permissions are implemented by the host application. | Supported | Supported | | Link passwords and sharing scope controls | Not supported: No built-in link password or sharing scope panel. Can integrate with the application's existing identity and access controls. | Supported: Paid base/view sharing links support passwords or email domain restrictions. | Supported: Supports link passwords. Sharing scope is governed by enterprise policies and document classification. | ### File import and export | Feature and scope | Univer Relational Table | Airtable | Feishu Bitable | |---|---|---|---| | Import records from Excel files | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Export table data to CSV | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### APIs and data sync | Feature and scope | Univer Relational Table | Airtable | Feishu Bitable | |---|---|---|---| | Create, query, and update records through APIs | Supported: APIs can create, query, and update records, including data processed by external agents. The host application must provide remote endpoints. | Supported | Supported | | One-way sync across bases | Supported: External agents can read a source base, transform data, and write to a target table through APIs. External workflows handle field mapping and scheduling. | Supported | Supported: Synced records are read-only. Automatic sync updates hourly. | | Two-way sync across bases | Supported: External agents can call APIs on both ends for two-way reads and writes. External workflows handle record mapping, scheduling, and conflicts. | Supported: Business / Enterprise Scale only. Editing must be enabled at the source; synced fields cannot be written back through APIs or scripts. | Not supported: Source records in native cross-base synced tables are read-only. They cannot be edited, added, or deleted through write-back. | | Combine multiple sources into one synced table | Supported: External agents can transform data from multiple sources and import it into one target table through APIs. External workflows handle field mapping, merging, and deduplication. | Supported: Supports multiple sources in one table, except when linked-record sync is enabled. | Not supported: Each source table creates a separate synced table. Multiple sources cannot be combined into one synced table. | ### Automation triggers and workflows | Feature and scope | Univer Relational Table | Airtable | Feishu Bitable | |---|---|---|---| | Visual multistep automation builder | Not supported: Univer uses external agents for automation. No built-in visual workflow builder. | Supported | Supported | | Trigger on record creation, updates, or conditions | Not supported: Provides events for new records, cell changes, and more. External agents manage trigger rules and subsequent processing; no built-in conditional trigger workflow. | Supported | Supported | | Scheduled and recurring triggers | Not supported: External agents or scheduling services run scheduled and recurring tasks. No built-in scheduled triggers. | Supported | Supported | | Trigger a workflow from a webhook | Not supported: External agents or supporting services receive webhooks and trigger workflows. No built-in webhook workflow trigger. | Supported | Supported | | Conditional branches (If / Else) | Not supported: External agents orchestrate conditions and branches. No built-in If / Else workflow nodes. | Supported | Supported | | Loop through a list of records | Not supported: External agents handle record iteration and batch actions. No built-in loop steps. | Supported | Supported | | JavaScript steps in automation workflows | Not supported: External agents execute scripts in an appropriate runtime. No built-in automation script steps. | Supported | Partially supported: Supports automation triggers and actions, but no built-in JavaScript script steps yet. | | Built-in HTTP request action without scripting | Not supported: External agents or supporting services manage HTTP requests and credentials. No built-in HTTP request workflow action. | Not supported: No general-purpose HTTP request action. The Run a script action can use fetch. | Supported | | Third-party app connections and notifications | Not supported: External agents or supporting services handle third-party connections and notifications. No built-in connectors or corresponding workflow actions. | Supported | Supported | ## PDF View and edit PDF content, manage pages and annotations, fill existing forms, and save the result as PDF. Compares the paid desktop versions of Acrobat Pro and Foxit PDF Editor, with advanced Foxit features identified by the required edition, such as Pro. Univer includes the full Office SDK and optional modules, with SDK API and UI capabilities distinguished where relevant. Text and image editing depend on the PDF's content structure. OCR, scanning, or compression tools called by external agents require separate integrations and are not built-in Univer features. Generative AI is excluded; conventional OCR is included. Partial support notes describe the applicable scope. ### Page viewing and navigation | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Open and display PDF pages | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Page thumbnail navigation | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Zoom and browse pages | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Search selectable PDF text | Supported: Searches existing text layers. Text in scanned images requires OCR first. | Supported | Supported | | Bookmarks and page destinations | Partially supported: The SDK can configure multilevel bookmarks, target pages, and positioning in newly generated PDFs. No bookmark navigation panel or visual bookmark editor yet. | Supported | Supported | | Hyperlinks and page navigation actions | Partially supported: Can open existing links, change their web addresses or target pages, and save changes. No tool to create new links yet; interaction with named destinations and other advanced actions is limited. | Supported | Supported | | Manage PDF layers | Not supported: No tools to create, show/hide, or manage optional PDF content layers yet. | Supported | Supported: Can control layers and edit properties. On Windows, importing, merging, and flattening layers require Pro. | ### Text editing and formatting | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Add editable text boxes | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Set fonts, sizes, colors, bold, and italics | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Move and resize text boxes | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Edit existing text in imported PDFs | Supported: Can edit parseable existing text and multiline text in imported PDFs, including text styles, wrapping, and text box layout. | Supported | Supported | | Find and replace PDF text | Partially supported: Can find and locate existing text. No replace-one or replace-all actions based on search results yet. | Supported: Find and replace text one occurrence at a time in the current PDF; excludes global replacement across files. | Supported: Can replace individual matches or all matching text objects in the current PDF. | | Undo and redo edits | Supported: Undo and redo are supported for some editing operations. | Supported | Supported | ### Images and object layout | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Insert images | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Move and resize images | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Rotate images | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Crop the visible image area | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Change object stacking order | Supported: Can change the stacking order of editable objects, but not all existing objects in imported PDFs. | Supported | Supported | ### Page organization and sizing | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Insert blank pages | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Delete pages | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Reorder pages | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Rotate pages and save their orientation | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Merge multiple PDFs | Supported: Can import additional PDFs and append their pages. Requires the conversion service. | Supported | Supported | | Extract or split pages into separate PDFs | Partially supported: The SDK can extract and split page data into groups. Creating separate PDFs requires the conversion service and page selection configuration. No one-click split interface yet. | Supported | Supported | | Crop page boundaries and change page sizes | Partially supported: The SDK can set crop regions and page sizes. No visual interface yet; these changes to imported PDFs cannot currently be exported. | Supported | Supported | ### Page numbers, backgrounds, and document numbering | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Headers, footers, and page numbers | Not supported: No batch header/footer or automatic page numbering tools. Standard text objects can be positioned manually. | Supported | Supported | | Watermarks and backgrounds | Not supported: No dedicated tools to batch-add, update, or remove watermarks and backgrounds. | Supported | Supported | | Bates numbering for legal documents | Not supported: No cross-file Bates numbering, prefixes/suffixes, or sequential number management. | Supported | Supported: Bates numbering is available on Mac. Windows requires a license with the corresponding Pro feature. | ### Annotations and document review | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Text highlighting | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Underline annotations | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Strikethrough annotations | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Freehand ink annotations | Supported | Supported | Supported | | Stamps and custom stamps | Not supported: No stamp library, custom stamp creation, or stamping tool. Inserting a stamp image is not a native stamp annotation. | Supported | Supported | | Annotation replies, statuses, and review history | Not supported: No annotation reply threads, accept/reject review statuses, or review history management. | Supported | Supported | | Compare two PDF versions | Not supported: No text, image, or layout diff between two PDF files. | Supported | Supported | ### Form filling, design, and scripts | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Fill existing AcroForm fields | Supported: Can fill existing AcroForms. Field values can be saved when their original field mapping is retained; otherwise text is overlaid on the page. | Supported | Supported | | Create text, choice, button, and other form controls | Not supported: Can fill existing AcroForm fields, but cannot create new form controls yet. | Supported | Supported | | Automatically detect fillable form fields | Not supported: Can read existing form fields, but cannot automatically detect fillable fields in ordinary pages yet. | Supported | Supported | | Form field formats, validation, and calculation | Not supported: Supports existing field values and their display, but does not execute field formatting rules, validation, or automatic calculations yet. | Supported | Supported | | Import and export form data (FDF / XML, etc.) | Not supported: No separate import or export of FDF, XFDF, or XML form data files yet. | Supported | Supported | | Fill XFA forms | Not supported: Supports AcroForm filling, but not XFA form filling yet. | Supported: XFA forms can be handled on desktop; not supported on mobile. | Supported | | Edit XFA form structure | Not supported: XFA form structure editing is not supported yet. | Not supported: No XFA XML structure editing. Converting to a regular PDF for editing loses form fields and interactions. | Partially supported: Static XFA can be converted to AcroForm for field editing. No full dynamic XFA structure designer. | | Embedded PDF JavaScript and document events | Not supported: Does not execute embedded PDF JavaScript or document action events yet. | Supported | Supported | ### Format conversion and delivery | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Save and export PDF | Supported: Current edits can be exported to PDF through the conversion service, without first saving as a server-side collaborative document. | Supported | Supported | | Convert PDF content to Word (DOCX) | Not supported: PDF to Word (DOCX) conversion is not supported yet. | Supported | Supported | | Convert PDF content to Excel (XLSX) | Not supported: PDF to Excel (XLSX) conversion is not supported yet. | Supported | Supported | | Convert PDF content to PowerPoint (PPTX) | Not supported: PDF to PowerPoint (PPTX) conversion is not supported yet. | Supported | Supported | | Print PDFs | Supported | Supported | Supported | ### OCR and scanned input | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | OCR: turn scans into searchable text | Partially supported: External agents can call an OCR service and write recognized text and positions into Univer to create searchable text. Requires an OCR service and text layer integration. | Supported | Supported: Can output searchable or editable text. Recognition languages and fonts depend on OCR settings. | | OCR: turn scans into editable text | Partially supported: External agents can call an OCR service and write results into editable text boxes or paragraphs. External workflows handle recognition and layout reconstruction. | Supported | Supported: Can output searchable or editable text. Recognition languages and fonts depend on OCR settings. | | Create PDFs from a scanner | Not supported: No scanner connection or capture yet. A local agent can use scanning tools to create PDFs for import; requires hardware and drivers. | Supported | Supported | ### Optimization and batch processing | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Optimize and compress PDFs | Not supported: No built-in compression tool yet. External agents can call PDF optimization tools and import the processed files. | Supported | Supported | | Action wizard and batch processing across files | Partially supported: External agents can orchestrate file import, processing, and export. The server supports batch imports from directories. No built-in action wizard yet. | Supported | Supported: The Mac version includes an action wizard. Windows requires a license with the corresponding Pro feature. | ### Attachments and portfolios | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Manage PDF file attachments | Not supported: No tools to add, delete, extract, or organize PDF attachments. | Supported | Supported | | Create and organize PDF Portfolios | Not supported: No PDF Portfolio creation, file organization, or display management. | Supported | Supported | ### Digital and electronic signatures | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Certificate-based digital signatures | Not supported: Univer PDFs can provide a custom signing interface integrated with certificate and signing services. The SDK has no built-in certificate signing engine yet. | Supported | Supported | | Validate digital signatures and certificate trust | Not supported: Univer PDFs can display custom validation results from a service that checks document integrity, certificate chains, and revocation status. The SDK has no built-in signature validation engine yet. | Supported | Supported | | Request and track other people's electronic signatures | Not supported: Univer PDFs can provide a custom signing workflow connected to a signing service. The host business system handles invitations, progress tracking, and credential management. | Supported: Requires an internet connection to use the electronic signature service included with the subscription. Sending allowances and limits depend on the plan. | Not supported: Requires the separate Foxit eSign service, which is bundled with some plans. | ### Encryption, permissions, and information protection | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Password encryption and opening passwords | Not supported: Cannot set PDF opening passwords or open encrypted PDFs with a password yet. | Supported | Supported | | Restrict PDF copying, printing, and editing | Not supported: No file-level PDF permissions for copying, printing, or editing yet. | Supported | Supported | | Certificate encryption and recipient controls | Not supported: No certificate encryption or recipient-specific PDF decryption permissions yet. | Supported | Supported | | Secure redaction: permanently remove text and images | Not supported: No secure redaction workflow yet. Ordinary covering or deletion does not permanently remove sensitive content. | Supported | Supported: Supports permanent redaction. Windows requires a license with the corresponding Pro feature. | | Remove hidden information, metadata, and sensitive attachments | Not supported: No unified sanitization tool to remove hidden information, metadata, and sensitive attachments yet. | Supported | Supported | ### Standards and print production | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | PDF/A validation and compliant output | Not supported: No PDF/A compliance checks, fixes, or output conforming to a specified standard. | Supported | Supported: Mac supports validation and conversion. On Windows, creating standard-compliant output requires Pro and follows the selected compliance version. | | PDF/X validation and print exchange output | Not supported: No PDF/X compliance checks, print exchange settings, or output conforming to a specified standard. | Supported | Supported: Mac supports validation and conversion. On Windows, creating standard-compliant output requires Pro and follows the selected compliance version. | | Preflight checks and standards fixes | Not supported: No preflight profiles, issue reports, or automatic fix tools. | Supported | Supported | | Color conversion, separations, and output preview | Not supported: Can display and export some existing color information, but has no document-level color conversion, separations, or print production output preview tools. | Supported | Partially supported: Preflight profiles can convert colors, including grayscale. The Windows subscription version can simulate overprinting; the full separations and output preview workflow is not covered. | ### Accessibility and compliance | Feature and scope | Univer PDF | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | |---|---|---|---| | Accessibility tags, reading order, and alt text | Not supported: No editing or compliant export tools for PDF accessibility tags, reading order, or alt text. | Supported | Supported: Can add tags and adjust reading order and alt text. Accessibility authoring tools on Windows require Pro. | | Accessibility checks and fixes | Not supported: No PDF accessibility reports or tools to fix tags, reading order, and related issues. | Supported: Provides checks and automatic or manual fixes. Some items still require human judgment. | Supported: Provides reports and fix tools. Some Windows fixes require Pro; reading order and similar items need manual review. | | PDF/UA compliance checks and fixes | Not supported: No PDF/UA checks, fixes, or compliant output. | Supported: Provides PDF/UA checks and remediation workflows. Some items require manual review and fixes. | Supported: The Windows Pro action wizard provides PDF/UA-1 processing and reports. Some items require manual fixes. | ## Charts Univer Charts can be used as a standalone SDK. All Univer products use the same chart engine and support the chart types listed here. Compares the Univer Charts SDK, Excel for Microsoft 365 on Windows, and Google Sheets, including its official chart API. Only chart types are compared, not formatting, axes, or interactions. Images, cell color scales, and separate add-ons are not counted as built-in charts. Partial support notes describe available combinations or approximations. All examples use sample data. ### Column and bar charts | Chart type | Univer Charts | Microsoft Office | Google Workspace | |---|---|---|---| | Clustered column | Supported: Compare categories or series with side-by-side columns. | Supported | Supported | | Stacked column | Supported: Stack series values to show totals and composition. | Supported | Supported | | 100% stacked column | Supported: Stack percentages to compare the composition of each category. | Supported | Supported | | 3-D column | Supported: Compare categories and series with 3D columns. | Supported | Supported | | 3-D stacked column | Supported: Stack series values to show totals and composition in a 3D projection. | Supported | Supported | | 3-D 100% stacked column | Supported: Stack percentages to compare category composition in a 3D projection. | Supported | Supported | | Clustered bar | Supported: Compare categories or series with horizontal bars. | Supported | Supported | | Stacked bar | Supported: Stack horizontal bars to show totals and composition. | Supported | Supported | | 100% stacked bar | Supported: Compare composition with horizontal percentage bars. | Supported | Supported | | 3-D clustered bar | Supported: Compare categories and series with 3D bars. | Supported | Supported | | 3-D stacked bar | Supported: Stack horizontal bars to show totals and composition in a 3D projection. | Supported | Supported | | 3-D 100% stacked bar | Supported: Compare composition with horizontal percentage bars in a 3D projection. | Supported | Supported | ### Line and area charts | Chart type | Univer Charts | Microsoft Office | Google Workspace | |---|---|---|---| | Line | Supported: Show trends with connected line segments. | Supported | Supported | | 3-D line | Supported: Show trends with connected line segments in a 3D projection. | Supported | Not supported | | Area | Supported: Show values across categories with a filled area. | Supported | Supported | | Stacked area | Supported: Use stacked areas to show totals and each series' contribution. | Supported | Supported | | 100% stacked area | Supported: Show changes in composition with stacked percentage areas. | Supported | Supported | | 3-D area | Supported: Show values across categories with a filled area in a 3D projection. | Supported | Not supported | | 3-D stacked area | Supported: Show totals and each series' contribution with stacked areas in a 3D projection. | Supported | Not supported | | 3-D 100% stacked area | Supported: Show changes in composition with stacked percentage areas in a 3D projection. | Supported | Not supported | ### Pie and doughnut charts | Chart type | Univer Charts | Microsoft Office | Google Workspace | |---|---|---|---| | Pie | Supported: Show proportions as pie slices. | Supported | Supported | | Doughnut | Supported: Show proportions in a ring. | Supported | Supported | | Pie of pie | Supported: Separate smaller slices into a second pie. | Supported | Not supported | | Bar of pie | Supported: Separate smaller slices into an accompanying bar chart. | Supported | Not supported | | 3-D pie | Supported: Show proportions as pie slices in a 3D projection. | Supported | Supported | ### Scatter, bubble, and multiseries charts | Chart type | Univer Charts | Microsoft Office | Google Workspace | |---|---|---|---| | XY (Scatter) | Supported: Show the relationship between two variables on numeric axes. | Supported | Supported | | Bubble | Supported: Use position and bubble size to represent multiple numeric dimensions. | Supported | Supported | | Radar | Supported: Compare performance across multiple dimensions. | Supported | Supported | | Combo | Supported: Combine column, line, or area series in one chart. | Supported | Supported | ### Statistical and distribution charts | Chart type | Univer Charts | Microsoft Office | Google Workspace | |---|---|---|---| | Histogram | Supported: Group numeric data into bins to show frequency distributions. | Supported | Supported | | Box and whisker | Supported: Show the median, quartiles, and data distribution. | Supported | Partially supported: A candlestick chart can approximate boxes and whiskers; no dedicated box and whisker chart type. | | Pareto | Supported: Sort columns by descending value and add a cumulative percentage line. | Supported | Partially supported: A combo chart with precalculated cumulative percentages can approximate this; no dedicated Pareto type. | | Stock (Open-High-Low-Close) | Supported: Show price changes using open, high, low, and close values. | Supported | Supported | ### Hierarchy and process charts | Chart type | Univer Charts | Microsoft Office | Google Workspace | |---|---|---|---| | Treemap | Supported: Show hierarchical data as nested rectangles sized by value. | Supported | Supported | | Sunburst | Supported: Show hierarchy and proportions in concentric rings. | Supported | Not supported | | Funnel | Supported: Use stage widths to show quantities through a process. | Supported | Not supported | | Waterfall | Supported: Show how increases and decreases add up to a final result. | Supported | Supported | ### Relationship and flow charts | Chart type | Univer Charts | Microsoft Office | Google Workspace | |---|---|---|---| | Network | Supported: Show relationships with nodes and connections. | Not supported | Not supported | | Sankey | Supported: Use connection widths to show flows between sources and destinations. | Not supported | Not supported | | Chord | Supported: Show relationships and flows between categories with ribbons around a circle. | Not supported | Not supported | ### Heatmaps, word clouds, and gauges | Chart type | Univer Charts | Microsoft Office | Google Workspace | |---|---|---|---| | Heatmap | Supported: Use color intensity to show values in two dimensions. | Not supported | Not supported | | Word cloud | Supported: Use text size to show word weights. | Not supported | Not supported | | Gauge | Supported: Show a metric with a gauge scale and pointer. | Not supported | Supported |