Think-Cell is one of the most used presentation add-in for Office in the world that lots of companies, especially consulting firms, use when going about doing their work. modernCharts is the new kid on the block that has a different service offering. The biggest difference is that modernCharts is an Excel add-in (for now) and Think-Cell is a PowerPoint add-in. The following table details the other difference and why we think both tools can coexist.
Microsoft Office Platform
Market
Analytics
Data Presentation
Unique Chart Types
Excel
Individuals and Companies
Sums, Averages, Max and Min
Layouts, Themes and Charts
Gradient Chart, Traffic Lights, Gauge Text and Road Signs
PowerPoint (with Excel data links)
Companies
None
Layouts and Charts
Waterfall, Mekko and Butterfly
modernCharts and think-Cell are not direct competitors though they are both visualizations and charting add-in tools for Office. Both tools can be used by the same person for different reasons. modernCharts is also linked to Office365.
