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Best Spreadsheet Apps in 2026

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In short: Grist is ranked #1 of 31 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Quadratic and Rows. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Quadratic. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Rows at $0.50/mo.

Spreadsheet apps can differ in how they handle analysis, transformations, and automation, as well as in the ways they extend formulas and functions. Compare API access, formula generation, custom functions, spreadsheet analysis, table transformation, and workflow automation. Primary platform, free-plan availability, and “Paid from” add setup and cost details. The ranked entries begin with Grist, Quadratic, and Rows, followed by GPTExcel and Bricks. Use the listed fields to compare the capabilities and platform details that matter for your spreadsheet work.

31 spreadsheet apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.

31ranked
18free plans on this page
$0.50/molowest paid tier
3 Oct 2026last checked
#1 Grist Top pick · 8.9 Free plan · $0.67/mo #2 Quadratic Runner-up · 8.8 #3 Rows Also great · 8.6 Free plan · $0.50/mo
  1. 1

    Grist

    8.9
    Free planFree trial apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $8/user/mo
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $0.67/mofirst paid tier About GristVisit site
  2. 2

    Quadratic

    8.8
    Free plan AndroidapiiOSmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $18/user/mo
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    About QuadraticVisit site
  3. 3

    Rows

    8.6
    Free planFree trial api
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $6/user/mo
    Primary platform
    standalone
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $0.50/mofirst paid tier About RowsVisit site
  4. 4

    GPTExcel

    8.5
    Free plan apiWeb
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $19.90/user/mo
    Primary platform
    multiple
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $14.99/mofirst paid tier About GPTExcelVisit site
  5. 5

    Bricks

    8.3
    Free planFree trial Web
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $17.50/user/mo
    Primary platform
    standalone
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $25/mofirst paid tier About BricksVisit site
  6. 6

    SheetFactorys

    8.2
    Free planFree trial WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
    Free plan
    Yes
    Primary platform
    multiple
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $19/mofirst paid tier About SheetFactorysVisit site
  7. 7

    ChatGPT for Excel

    8.1
    Web
    Free plan
    Yes
    Primary platform
    microsoft_excel
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    About ChatGPT for ExcelVisit site
  8. 8

    Pelayar AI Spreadsheet Agent

    8.1
    Free plan apiWeb
    Free plan
    Yes
    Primary platform
    standalone
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $8/mofirst paid tier About Pelayar AI Spreadsheet AgentVisit site
  9. 9

    Formula Bot (now Better Analyst)

    7.9
    Free plan Web
    Free plan
    Yes
    Primary platform
    multiple
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $20/mofirst paid tier About Formula Bot (now Better Analyst)Visit site
  10. 10

    Ajelix

    7.9
    Free plan extensionWeb
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $32/user/mo
    Primary platform
    multiple
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $2.67/mofirst paid tier About AjelixVisit site
  11. 11

    ExcelAI

    7.7
    Free plan WindowsmacOS
    Free plan
    Yes
    Primary platform
    microsoft_excel
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $10/mofirst paid tier About ExcelAIVisit site
  12. 12

    remio

    7.7
    Free plan WindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
    Free plan
    Yes
    Primary platform
    multiple
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    About remioVisit site
  13. 13

    Sourcetable

    7.6
    api
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $29/user/mo
    Primary platform
    multiple
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    About SourcetableVisit site
  14. 14

    SheetAI

    7.6
    Free plan api
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $12/user/mo
    Primary platform
    google_sheets
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $12/mofirst paid tier About SheetAIVisit site
  15. 15

    XcelAI

    7.4
    Free planFree trial Web
    Free plan
    Yes
    Primary platform
    microsoft_excel
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $9/mofirst paid tier About XcelAIVisit site
  16. 16

    Shortcut

    7.4
    Free planFree trial apiextensionWebWindows
    Free plan
    Yes
    Primary platform
    microsoft_excel
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $20/mofirst paid tier About ShortcutVisit site
  17. 17

    Excel AI App

    7.3
    Free plan Web
    Free plan
    Yes
    Primary platform
    standalone
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $10/mofirst paid tier About Excel AI AppVisit site
  18. 18

    ExcelGPT

    7.2
    Free plan apiWeb
    Free plan
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $19.90/mofirst paid tier About ExcelGPTVisit site
  19. 19

    GPT for Work

    6.9
    api
    Free plan
    No
    Paid from
    $25/user/mo
    Primary platform
    multiple
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $25/mofirst paid tier About GPT for WorkVisit site
  20. 20

    CleanSheet AI

    6.9
    Free plan Web
    Free plan
    Yes
    Primary platform
    standalone
    Formula generation
    No
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $10/mofirst paid tier About CleanSheet AIVisit site
  21. 21

    PromptLoop

    6.8
    api
    Free plan
    Yes
    Primary platform
    multiple
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    About PromptLoopVisit site
  22. 22

    Formula Foundry

    6.7
    Free plan Web
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid from
    $15/user/mo
    Primary platform
    multiple
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    No
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $15/mofirst paid tier About Formula FoundryVisit site
  23. 23

    Numerous.ai

    6.3
    Web
    Free plan
    No
    Primary platform
    multiple
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    About Numerous.aiVisit site
  24. 24

    Adamant AI Spreadsheet Agent

    6.3
    WindowsmacOS
    Free plan
    Yes
    Primary platform
    standalone
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    About Adamant AI Spreadsheet AgentVisit site
  25. 25

    Amal

    6.2
    Web
    Free plan
    No
    Primary platform
    standalone
    Formula generation
    Yes
    Table transformation
    Yes
    Spreadsheet analysis
    Yes
    RecognisedDocumentedPlatformsFree planFree trial
    $10/mofirst paid tier About AmalVisit site

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Questions about this list

Which spreadsheet app is ranked first on Specifiction?

Grist is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 8.9. Quadratic is second and Rows 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, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.

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