Actian AI Analyst vs Quadratic

Actian AI Analyst8.3Visit Quadratic7.9Visit

Higher score Actian AI Analyst #5 in AI Data Analysis Tools 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Actian

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Quadratic #6 in AI Data Analysis Tools 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Quadratic

• Actian AI Analyst fits best

  Large enterprises needing governed analytics

• Quadratic fits best

  Collaborative spreadsheet and SQL analysis

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Side by side

Feature	Actian AI Analyst 8.3/10 Visit ↗	Quadratic 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	7.9
Ranking	#5 in AI Data Analysis Tools	#6 in AI Data Analysis Tools
Best for	Large enterprises needing governed analytics	Collaborative spreadsheet and SQL analysis
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$499/mo	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	18 integrations	15 integrations
Features Actian AI Analyst 4/4 · Quadratic 4/4
SQL connections	✓	✓
Natural-language queries	✓	✓
AI visualizations	✓	✓
Team collaboration	✓	✓
Specs
File imports	CSV	CSV, Excel/XLSX, Parquet, PDF, Google Sheets
Maximum upload size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	CSV	Excel/XLSX, CSV, Quadratic/Grid, PNG, PDF
Our review
Pros	Governed semantic layer for models, metrics, relationships, and glossary terms Natural-language questions return charts, tables, reports, and follow-ups Connects to SQL databases, data warehouses, Slack, and Microsoft Teams	Combines natural-language AI with Python, SQL, JavaScript, and formulas Queries connected databases and returns live results in the spreadsheet Supports real-time collaboration, scheduled refreshes, and exports
Cons	Starts at $499 per month, with no free plan Starter is limited to 10 users, 200 messages, and one AI Analyst Agent API access is listed for Scale and Enterprise, not Starter or Growth	Personal has limited AI usage, sharing, files, connections, and support Pro and Business plans have annual billing Business and Enterprise may be more than solo spreadsheet users need
Our verdict	Actian AI Analyst turns questions about business data into tables, charts, reports, and contextual follow-ups. It is aimed at business users, analysts, and data teams that want conversational access to SQL databases, warehouses, or CSV… Read the review →	Quadratic brings spreadsheet work together with natural-language AI assistance, Python, SQL, and JavaScript. It is aimed at individuals and teams analyzing structured data who want to work with files or connected databases, create charts,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Actian AI Analyst — where it wins

  • Governed semantic layer for models, metrics, relationships, and glossary terms
  • Natural-language questions return charts, tables, reports, and follow-ups
  • Connects to SQL databases, data warehouses, Slack, and Microsoft Teams

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $499 per month, with no free plan
  • Starter is limited to 10 users, 200 messages, and one AI Analyst Agent
  • API access is listed for Scale and Enterprise, not Starter or Growth

• Quadratic — where it wins

  • Combines natural-language AI with Python, SQL, JavaScript, and formulas
  • Queries connected databases and returns live results in the spreadsheet
  • Supports real-time collaboration, scheduled refreshes, and exports

  Where it doesn't

  • Personal has limited AI usage, sharing, files, connections, and support
  • Pro and Business plans have annual billing
  • Business and Enterprise may be more than solo spreadsheet users need

• Actian AI Analyst8.3/10 · 14-day trial

  Natural-language analytics with semantic governance, priced from $499 per month.

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• Quadratic7.9/10 · Free plan

  A collaborative spreadsheet that brings AI, code, and live SQL analysis into one workspace.

  Visit QuadraticFull verdict →