Best AI Spreadsheet Tools in 2026
Updated
In short: GPTExcel is ranked #1 of 31 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of SheetAI and Grist. The best-ranked option with a free plan is SheetAI. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Rows at $0.50/mo.
AI spreadsheet tools address work with formulas, data analysis, table changes, and spreadsheet workflows. Compare formula generation and custom functions with spreadsheet analysis and table transformation; API access and primary platform help distinguish how each tool fits your setup. Workflow automation is another listed capability to weigh, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. Rows and GPTExcel open the ranking, with Quadratic also among the first entries, followed by Pelayar AI Spreadsheet Agent and Grist. Start from the spreadsheet tasks you want to handle, then compare the relevant features and platform support.
31 AI spreadsheet tools ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Primary platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GPTExcel | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $14.99/mo | Yes | — | multiple | View |
| 2 |  SheetAI | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $12/mo | Yes | — | google_sheets | View |
| 3 | Grist | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.67/mo | Yes | 8 /user/mo | — | View |
| 4 | Pelayar AI Spreadsheet Agent | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8/mo | Yes | — | standalone | View |
| 5 | Quadratic | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 18 /user/mo | — | View |
| 6 | Rows | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.50/mo | Yes | 6 /user/mo | standalone | View |
| 7 |  Shortcut | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $20/mo | Yes | — | microsoft_excel | View |
| 8 | ExcelGPT | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19.90/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 9 | Sourcetable | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 29 /user/mo | multiple | View |
| 10 | PromptLoop | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | multiple | View |
| 11 | GPT for Work | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $25/mo | No | 25 /user/mo | multiple | View |
| 12 | Ajelix | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $2.67/mo | Yes | 32 /user/mo | multiple | View |
| 13 | Bricks | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $25/mo | Yes | 17.5 /user/mo | standalone | View |
| 14 |  ChatGPT for Excel | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | microsoft_excel | View |
| 15 | Formula Bot (now Better Analyst) | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $20/mo | Yes | — | multiple | View |
| 16 | CleanSheet AI | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | — | standalone | View |
| 17 | Excel AI App | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | — | standalone | View |
| 18 | ExcelAI | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | — | microsoft_excel | View |
| 19 | Formula Foundry | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $15/mo | Yes | 15 /user/mo | multiple | View |
| 20 | remio | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | multiple | View |
| 21 |  SheetFactorys | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19/mo | Yes | — | multiple | View |
| 22 |  XcelAI | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9/mo | Yes | — | microsoft_excel | View |
| 23 | Adamant AI Spreadsheet Agent | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | standalone | View |
| 24 | Arcwise | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | standalone | View |
| 25 | Numerous.ai | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | multiple | View |
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Questions about this list
Which AI spreadsheet tool is ranked first on Inferse?
GPTExcel is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 7.4. SheetAI is second and Grist third.
How many of these have a free plan?
18 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Rows has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.