A free alternative to Sheetgo and Kutools for splitting Excel
If you need to split an Excel file by a column, Sheetgo and Kutools both do the job — but one is a paid cloud service and the other a paid add-in you install. Here is how they compare, and where a free, browser-based tool fits.
Split my Excel file free — no install, no account →The options, side by side
| Tool | What it is | Cost & setup |
|---|---|---|
| Split & Send | Free web tool, runs in the browser | Free, no account, no install |
| Sheetgo | Cloud spreadsheet-automation service | Free tier is limited; automation is a paid subscription |
| Kutools for Excel | Paid add-in installed inside Excel | Paid licence; install required (Windows) |
| Power Query | Built into Excel | Free, but manual setup each time |
Where Split & Send is different
It stays in your browser. Cloud services process your spreadsheet on their servers. Split & Send does everything locally — your file is never uploaded — so it is safe for confidential data and needs no account.
Nothing to install. Kutools is a licensed add-in tied to Excel on Windows. Split & Send is just a web page: it works on Mac, Linux and mobile too.
It also emails each part. This is the real gap in the others. Splitting is only half the job — usually each part has to reach a different person. Split & Send generates a ready-to-send email draft per group, with the right recipient and the file already attached.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Sheetgo for splitting Excel?
Yes. Split & Send splits an Excel file by column for free with no account. Unlike a cloud automation service, it runs entirely in your browser, so your data is never uploaded, and it also prepares an email draft for each part.
Is there a free alternative to Kutools for splitting a workbook?
Yes. Kutools is a paid add-in you install in Excel. Split & Send needs no install and no licence: you open it in a browser, split by column and download the files, on any operating system.
Do I need to install anything or create an account?
No. Split & Send is a web page. There is nothing to install and no sign-up. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile browsers.
Is my data safe?
Your file is processed locally in your browser and never uploaded to any server, which makes it safe for confidential business data.