I don't think you're trolling; Excel is certainly an option.
But for two things:
Excel for Mac - $129 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YCOJBC)
Excel for Win - $121 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0039L2XG6)
And you need a Windows box or Mac with Excel installed. I personally have access to dozens of machines, literally none of which have Excel. All of them have a web browser, and thus access to Google Spreadsheets and Google Apps Script for free. To me, and many others, that makes all the difference in the world.
But for two things:
And you need a Windows box or Mac with Excel installed. I personally have access to dozens of machines, literally none of which have Excel. All of them have a web browser, and thus access to Google Spreadsheets and Google Apps Script for free. To me, and many others, that makes all the difference in the world.