Comparison

Excel vs R

YouTube tutorial ecosystem comparison based on 4,808 channels

Data updated: June 18, 2026

Metric Excel R

Channels 221 15

Total Subscribers 28.6M 411.0K

Avg Engagement 2.66% 2.46%

Avg Views/Video 10.1K 12.9K

Active Channels 112 3

Overlap 1 channels teach both

Top Excel Channels

#1 Kevin Stratvert 4.3M #2 Leila Gharani 3.0M #3 Learn More 2.3M View all 221 Excel channels

Top R Channels

#1 MarinStatsLectures-R Programming & Statistics 169.0K #2 R Programming 101 148.0K #3 Dr. Bharatendra Rai 50.1K View all 15 R channels

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I learn Excel or R?

Both have strong YouTube tutorial ecosystems. Excel has 221 channels (28.6M total subscribers) while R has 15 channels (411.0K total subscribers). Excel tutorials have higher average engagement, suggesting more interactive learning communities. The best choice depends on your goals — explore both at /tutorials/excel/ and /tutorials/r-lang/.

Are there YouTube channels that teach both Excel and R?

Yes, 1 channels teach both Excel and R, including Statisticians Hub. These full-stack educators can help you learn how the technologies work together.

Which has more YouTube tutorials, Excel or R?

Excel has more dedicated YouTube channels (221 vs 15). In terms of total subscriber reach, Excel leads with 28.6M subscribers.

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