Difference between Spreadsheet and Database

1. Spreadsheet :
A file that exists of cells in rows and columns and can help arrange, calculate and sort data is known as Spreadsheet. It can have a numeric value, text, formulas and functions. It features columns and rows to keep inserted information legible and simple to understand. It is an electronic graph sheet.

Example –
Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3.

2. Database :
It is an organized collection of data arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval. It contains multiple tables. A database engine can sort, change or serve the information on the database. Basically, it is a set of information which is held in a computer.

Example –
Banks use databases to keep track of customer accounts, balances and deposits.

Difference between Spreadsheet and Database :

Spreadsheet	Database
It is accessed directly by the user.	It is accessed by a user or by an application to enter or modify the data.
It can be classified as numeric relationships.	It can be classified as classification of data.
It is easy to start.	It is difficult to start with SQL.
It is easy to learn for the user.	It is somewhat difficult than spreadsheet to learn.
It is an interactive computer application for organization, analysis and storage of data in tabular form.	It is an organized collection of data generally stored and accessed electronically from a computer system.
It stores less data.	It stores more data.
It is used for accounting tasks.	It is used in large enterprises to store the data.
It produce tables and graphs for presentations.	It can produce reports in the format easily but would need to copy the final data to spreadsheet or other tools to make it look good.
It have more formatting features than database.	It automatically update forms, reports and queries when data is updated.