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Best AI for analyzing data and spreadsheets

Upload a spreadsheet or connect your data, ask in plain English and get tables, charts and answers. The best ones show the formulas or code behind each answer so you can check it.

5 picks of 7 match

Prices checked Oct 2, 2026
  1. Number 2

    Microsoft 365 Copilot in Excel

    Microsoft

    Best for Excel users

    Cheapest paid route if you already use Excel; the OneDrive AutoSave requirement holds it back.

    • Built into Excel on Windows, Mac, web, iOS and Android
    • Edits formulas, tables and formatting; you review changes

    Researched Oct 2, 2026 from 4 sources

    From $9.99/mo

    Excel for the web is free, but Copilot in Excel comes with Microsoft 365 Personal or higher; Personal has a 1-month free trial (card required, converts to paid)

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  2. Number 3

    Gemini in Sheets

    Google

    Best for Google Workspace

    Strong for Workspace teams already in Sheets, but it needs Business Standard or Google AI Pro.

    • Writes formulas and explains and fixes formula errors
    • No training on Workspace data outside your domain without permission

    Researched Oct 2, 2026 from 4 sources

    From $16.80/mo

    No free tier with Gemini in Sheets; Google Workspace has a 14-day trial. Business Starter and the $4.99 Google AI Plus plan don't list Sheets

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  3. Number 4

    ChatGPT

    OpenAI

    Best if you already use ChatGPT

    Upload a spreadsheet or CSV and ask: it writes and runs code to analyze it and draw charts, on the plan you may already pay for.

    • Big free plan that covers most everyday use
    • Go ($8) raises limits on uploads, images and memory

    Researched Oct 1, 2026 from 10 sources

    From $8/mo

    Free plan

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  4. Number 5

    Quadratic

    Quadratic

    Best for large datasets

    A spreadsheet with AI and code built in. Best for big or database-backed data where you want to check the work.

    • AI writes Python and SQL cells you can open and edit
    • Connects to Postgres, Snowflake, BigQuery, QuickBooks and more

    Researched Oct 2, 2026 from 4 sources

    From $20/mo

    Free plan

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  5. Number 6

    Hex

    Hex

    Best for data teams

    Most capable for teams with data warehouses, but priced and built for analysts.

    • Connects to Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, Postgres and more
    • Model providers don't train on customer data; SOC 2 Type II

    Researched Oct 2, 2026 from 4 sources

    From $36/mo

    Free plan

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Compare the top 4

Julius AIMicrosoft 365 Copilot in ExcelGemini in SheetsChatGPT
Rank in Analyze data & spreadsheets#1#2#3#4
PriceFrom $20/moPlus, $20/mo billed monthly ($16/mo billed yearly); 2,000 credits/month, 1 seatFrom $9.99/moMicrosoft 365 Personal, $9.99/mo billed monthly ($99.99/yr); Family $12.99/mo, Premium $19.99/mo; for business, Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot is $23.50/user/mo paid yearlyFrom $16.80/moWorkspace Business Standard, $16.80/user/mo on the flexible monthly plan ($14 with a 1-year commitment; intro discounts for new customers); individuals: Google AI Pro $19.99/moFrom $8/moMonthly only; no yearly billing for Go, Plus or Pro
Free plan$0; daily credits; Julius Lite modelsNone for Copilot; Excel for the web is free; 1-month Personal trialNone; 14-day Google Workspace trialUnlimited text chats; limited uploads, images, voice, deep research, memory; may show ads
Entry planPlus $20/mo monthly ($16/mo yearly); 2,000 credits/moMicrosoft 365 Personal $9.99/mo or $99.99/yrBusiness Standard $16.80/user/mo flexible or $14 annual; Google AI Pro $19.99/moGo $8/mo (Plus $20/mo; Pro from $100/mo)
What you getMonthly credits: Plus 2,000; Pro 5,000 ($45); Max 25,000 ($200); Business 60,000 ($450, up to 50 members)'Usage limits apply'; Personal, Family and Premium get higher AI limits than free; Premium adds 'extensive usage'Business Starter: Gemini in Workspace apps 'Limited', no Gemini in Sheets; Business plans max 300 usersUnlimited text chats; more uploads, images, voice, memory than Free; may include ads
Commercial useNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedYes; terms say you own the Output
Works withGoogle Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint; Snowflake, BigQuery, Postgres on paid plans; FAQ also lists MySQL, SQL ServerWorks on Excel files saved to OneDrive; business Copilot plans add Researcher and Analyst agentsSheets data connectors for Asana, HubSpot, Intuit QuickBooks, Salesforce; Connected Sheets; opens Excel filesGoogle Drive, Outlook, SharePoint, Slack, Notion, GitHub, Box via connected apps
PlatformsWebExcel for Windows, Mac, web, iOS, AndroidGoogle Sheets (web; Sheets also on phone and tablet)Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Chrome extension
Your dataVendor: data 'is not used to train any models'; encrypted in transit and at rest; stored in the US; deletion on requestVendor: prompts, responses and file contents in Microsoft 365 apps 'aren't used to train foundation models'Vendor: Workspace data 'is not reviewed by humans or otherwise used for generative AI model training outside your domain without permission'Trains on chats by default; opt out: Settings > Data controls > Improve the model
Best forNon-coders who want to chat with a spreadsheet and get charts backPeople who already work in Excel and want help with formulas, edits and analysisTeams on Google Workspace who keep their data in Google SheetsAnyone who wants one AI for questions, writing, images and more
Skill levelBeginner-friendlyAny levelAny levelAny level
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