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 |
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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. |