Best Spreadsheet Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Rows is ranked #1 of 31 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of GPTExcel and Quadratic. The best-ranked option with a free plan is GPTExcel. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Rows at $0.50/mo.
For spreadsheet work that spans formulas, analysis and connected workflows, the entries include Rows, GPTExcel and Quadratic. Compare the primary platform and API access with custom functions and formula generation to see how each may fit your stack and spreadsheet tasks. Spreadsheet analysis and table transformation are separate comparison points, while workflow automation can help you consider connected processes. Free-plan availability and the paid starting price offer cost context. The entries are ranked; use the listed fields to focus on the capabilities and access options that matter for how your team handles spreadsheet data.
31 spreadsheet apps 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 | Rows | 8.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.50/mo | Yes | $6/user/mo | standalone | View |
| 2 | GPTExcel | 8.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $14.99/mo | Yes | $19.90/user/mo | multiple | View |
| 3 | Quadratic | 8.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | $18/user/mo | — | View |
| 4 | Pelayar AI Spreadsheet Agent | 8.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8/mo | Yes | — | standalone | View |
| 5 | Grist | 8.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.67/mo | Yes | $8/user/mo | — | View |
| 6 | Sourcetable | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | $29/user/mo | multiple | View |
| 7 |  SheetAI | 8.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $12/mo | Yes | $12/user/mo | google_sheets | View |
| 8 | ExcelGPT | 7.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19.90/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 9 | GPT for Work | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $25/mo | No | $25/user/mo | multiple | View |
| 10 | PromptLoop | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | multiple | View |
| 11 |  Shortcut | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $20/mo | Yes | — | microsoft_excel | View |
| 12 |  ChatGPT for Excel | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | microsoft_excel | View |
| 13 | Formula Bot (now Better Analyst) | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $20/mo | Yes | — | multiple | View |
| 14 | Bricks | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $25/mo | Yes | $17.50/user/mo | standalone | View |
| 15 | Ajelix | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $2.67/mo | Yes | $32/user/mo | multiple | View |
| 16 | ExcelAI | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | — | microsoft_excel | View |
| 17 | Excel AI App | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | — | standalone | View |
| 18 |  XcelAI | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9/mo | Yes | — | microsoft_excel | View |
| 19 |  SheetFactorys | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19/mo | Yes | — | multiple | View |
| 20 | remio | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | multiple | View |
| 21 | CleanSheet AI | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | — | standalone | View |
| 22 | Formula Foundry | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $15/mo | Yes | $15/user/mo | multiple | View |
| 23 |  Amal | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | No | — | standalone | View |
| 24 | Numerous.ai | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | multiple | View |
| 25 | Adamant AI Spreadsheet Agent | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | standalone | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which spreadsheet app is ranked first on Inferse?
Rows is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 8.9. GPTExcel is second and Quadratic 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.