# QI Macros SPC Software Excel Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

> Is QI Macros SPC Software Excel the right SPC solution for you? Explore 22 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice.

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QI Macros SPC Software Excel

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of QI Macros SPC Software Excel

Ease of use

4.6

Customer Service

4.6

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

Shazibul Islam S

Graduate Research Assistant Computer Software, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“Not good for time series analysis function but good for graphic visualization of quantitative data.“

July 7, 2022

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Graduate Research Assistant  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "The QI Macros SPC Software Excel is an excellent piece of software for statistical analysis"

July 6, 2022

4.0

It can generate colorful graphical output of data with its excellent user interface. Very user friendly software and great for those who are six sigma certified developer.

Pros

This application is helpful to use in statistical computation. In manufacturing industry the quality of product is determined with rigorous calculation using this application. High quality software for data visualization and plotting of qualitative information.

Cons

It's not best in forecasting and time time series analysis whereas good for industrial quality measurement purposes and statistical computations.

Switched from

[Minitab](https://www.capterra.com/p/109731/Minitab-Statistical-Software/)

This is because Minitab is something getting slow during data processing and can't effectively handle large data.

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JR

Jessie R.  
Owner, LSS MBB, MBA  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "QI Macros is Excel on Steroids!"

December 13, 2019

5.0

I do lots of Master Black coaching for Black Belt project leaders in just about all industries. Most applications have to do with production performance, quality and velocity in the manufacturing and retail.

Pros

As a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt coach and teacher, I often tell my Black Belts and Green Belts - "ALWAYS do a PGA (Practical, Graphical, Analytical) check of your Data before making your final decision!" QI Macros helps us do PGA in a very complete and easy to understand format in a software we are all familiar with already - Excel. QI Macros paints a full picture of the data with graphics that are colorful with analysis that is in-depth. It is also very complete presenting many variations of graphic and statistical tools in its menus.

Cons

In retail, we often use forecasting and other "time series" tools. This area needs to be explored a bit more to offer some of these options.

Reason for choosing QI Macros SPC Software Excel

Easier to use.

Switched from

[Minitab](https://www.capterra.com/p/109731/Minitab-Statistical-Software/)

Minitab is often too cumbersome to use for infrequent users. Often they would have to lookup their GB or BB learning manuals to reference how to use Minitab. Also, the likeliness of a BB buying or having access to Minitab is very low. They usually resort to using Excel only with some creative graphing.

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DS

David S.  
Quality Engineer  
Automotive  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Quality tools"

June 4, 2018

4.0

Multiple quality control uses

Pros

The best thing about QIMacros is the ease of use. I do a lot of Quality Control activities such as GageR&R's and Stability studies as well as different charts. QIMacros is very easy to use it has directions for use built into the software and does all the calculating for you.

Cons

The one thing I don't like about QIMacros is that it is an add-in for Microsoft Excel and Excel can be a bear to use sometimes.

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DL

Daroline L.  
Site Manager  
Commercial Real Estate  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excel"

September 20, 2018

4.0

This software Excel, I do love all-in-all, keep up the good work with this software.

Pros

I love that I can create Numerous Forms, Calculations, Reports and Artwork.

Cons

When I have serverial project going at the same time Excel tends to freeze, and I have to restart program. Frustrating when I cannot even save what I have already created.

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Response from KnowWare

September 25, 2018

Daroline, thanks for taking the time to post a review. Yes the latest versions of Excel can freeze depending on how old your computer is and what else you have open. However, QI Macros should not make that worse. If your experience is different, don't hesitate to contact our tech support group and they can take a look.

TH

Truett H.  
QA Subcontractor  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "VERY COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURED CHARACTERISTICS/ATTRIBUTES"

May 25, 2021

5.0

I have used much more expensive QA software in the past, but data had to be entered and configured to satisfy program requirements. QI Macros has saved MANY hours over the years.

Pros

I use the variables control charts, attributes charts, and capability analyses to assess measurement and inspection data. I already had data in Excel. I just selected the data (measurements) and the feature I wanted to apply ( Xmr chart, Cpk, or whatever), and QI Macros would crunch the data and prepare my chart. Very easy to implement.

Cons

In some cases, it may be helpful if QI Macros would recommend which features may be best applied to the data selected.

Reason for choosing QI Macros SPC Software Excel

Over the free trial period, I was able to apply QIM features to existing Excel data and prepare presentation-ready charts. I did already have prior knowledge of SPC techniques, which helps in knowing how to select data. NWA had its own terminology.

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BM

Berhane M.  
Director of R&D  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent Inexpensive statistical software "

June 21, 2021

5.0

Pros

You could do many of the basic and semi-advanced statistic data analysis including SPC. It's Excel based so easy to work with excel data for exporting and importing. Great software!!!!!

Cons

I like the SPC data processing and chart and the all the fundamental statistic operation such normal descriptive analysis and ANOVA.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Graduate Research Assistant  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "QI macros is the best tool for data analysis and forecasting "

July 7, 2022

5.0

Simply best tool for the purpose It's made for. It is also suitable for six sigma certification.

Pros

This application is mainly used in industry to data forecasting and financial analysis.

Cons

Not good for time series analysis function but good for graphic visualization of quantitative data.

Switched from

[Minitab](https://www.capterra.com/p/109731/Minitab-Statistical-Software/)

To Learn new tools

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BJ

Bill J.  
Principal Analyst  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "QI Macros SPC Software essential for managing Healthcare Operations"

April 12, 2021

5.0

I have used QI Macros for 15+ years at three different companies and as my own company. I am working to secure the software for a fourth company. I think this speaks well to my overall experience using this software.

Pros

QI Macros is simple to use and provides more than enough the functionality needed to support Services Reliability for all Operations in the Healthcare Industry. The software is much easier to use than MiniTab at a fraction of the cost.

Cons

Honestly there is nothing that I like least about QI Macros.

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TG

Tammara G.  
owner  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "QI Macros SPC SOFTWARE EXCEL"

June 24, 2019

5.0

Pros

Easy to follow and it's used by many in my office.

Cons

Nothing I highly recommend it. Easy layouts

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Response from KnowWare

July 2, 2019

Tammara thanks for taking the time to give us a review and for telling others about QI Macros. We appreciate it.

GD

Grace D.  
President  
  
Used the software for:

### "QI Macros is user friendly and easy to remember when not used frequently"

March 7, 2015

5.0

QI Macros is great for me because my clients are often new to Lean and Six Sigma without stable processes that support intensive SPC analysis. This means that I do not use SPC software on a daily basis. QI Macros is straight forward enough that I can remember the basic set up and functions after having been away from the product for a month or more. I have used QI Macros for at least 10 years and will continue to keep it on both my office and laptop as a ready and able friend.

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aristides S.  
psicologo  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "excelente para hacer diagramas y graficos de pareto"

May 29, 2022

4.0

al principio fue un poco difícil de entender sin embargo una vez entendiendo el software

Pros

su facilidad de usos y esta siendo usada en mas 2500 hospitales y empresas de fabricación y servicio y cuenta con usuarios en mas de 85 países

Cons

en la elaboración de sistemas muchos mas fáciles para sus usuarios

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WL

William L.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Excellent and easy to use..."

March 11, 2015

5.0

I have used QI Macros for years in several different industries; automotive, telecomm, healthcare and health services. I find it to be easy to use and easy to teach. It provides me with the capability to do statistical calculations quickly and efficiently with easy to explain results. As a Lean Six Sigma expert I find QI macros to be a valuable tool in my arsenal. Thank you Jay!

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CD

Carly D.  
Revenue Cycle Manager  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great add on for statistical analysis"

March 29, 2021

5.0

Pros

The wizard feature. Perfect for someone just learning Lean Six Sigma or stats. The wizard picks the correct calculation based on your data set.

Cons

I feel like a description of WHY to pick one stat over the other would be extremely helpful.

Review Source

RH

Rick H.  
Independent Management Consultant  
  
Used the software for:

### "Wonderful software"

November 16, 2015

5.0

I've used the QI Macros for approximately 10 years and have loved how simple the software makes data analysis. I'll never go back to Minitab.

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Response from KnowWare

November 17, 2015

Rick Thanks for taking the time to give your feedback on QI Macros. We appreciate it.

CS

Carlos S.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Excellent tool for my Lean Six Sigma Projects"

February 18, 2017

5.0

I can easily With this software I can do from very simple to complex statistical task in a few minutes, great value!

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Response from KnowWare

October 9, 2017

Carlos: Thanks for the review! Glad you're utilizing QI Macros, and finding it so useful!

EL

Elizabeth L.  
Associate Professor, Pediatrics and Medicine  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Excellent service for QI Macros provided"

May 11, 2017

5.0

Pros

Easy to use once you understand how to use. Service response was within hours via online and phone.

Cons

A little daunting at first and tutorial was not very helpful or understandable. I needed administrative approval for download.

Review Source

Response from KnowWare

October 9, 2017

Elizabeth: Thank you for the feedback on QI Macros, and for the positive review!

RM

Raymond M.  
Business Process Analyst  
  
Used the software for:

### "I have used QI Macros for a number of years and found it superb for creating SPC Charts!!"

July 8, 2015

5.0

Easy to install Easy to use Great video clips to guide you through the tools

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Response from KnowWare

July 8, 2015

Thanks Raymond We really appreciate long time customers like you!

IA

Ira A.  
CEo  
  
Used the software for:

### "Excels at tasks requirede 5 stars all phases"

January 20, 2016

4.0

The intuitive nature if the macros \_\_with support staff's remarkably understanble explanations make it superior.

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HB

HALEH B.  
Product Lead - Industrial engineering  
  
Used the software for:

### "User Friendly , affordable and practical"

February 6, 2015

5.0

I like QI Macro as it is practical excel based application of statistical analysis.

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AJ

Ashish J.  
Quality Analyst  
  
Used the software for:

### "Excellent tools to save time"

March 10, 2015

5.0

Saves lot of time so one can focus on business aspects rather than calculations.

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CL

Celeste L.  
Quality Analyst  
  
Used the software for:

### "Excellent Resource!"

April 1, 2015

5.0

Excellent resource! Very helpful when creating company dashboards.

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LU

Luke U.  
Sr. Business Performance Analyst  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Customer Service"

March 1, 2019

5.0

Pros

The software is excellent, but the customer service I received, to assist with an upgrade issues, was absolutely phenomenal. He went above and beyond expectations, and deserves to be acknowledged for his efforts.

Cons

I do not really have any dislikes pertaining to QI Macros.

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