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Head-to-head · AI Spreadsheet Tools

Quadratic vs Formula Bot (now Better Analyst)

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Quadratic #3 in AI Spreadsheet Tools 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Quadratic
Formula Bot (now Better Analyst) #5 in AI Spreadsheet Tools 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Better Analyst

Quadratic leads on 0 checks, Formula Bot (now Better Analyst) on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreQuadratic · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresFormula Bot (now Better Analyst) · 4 of 6

Quadratic scores higher on our rubric for ai spreadsheet tools: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Quadratic is the better fit for collaborative data analysts. Formula Bot (now Better Analyst) is the better fit for analytics-heavy spreadsheet users.

  • Quadratic fits best

    Collaborative data analysts

  • Formula Bot (now Better Analyst) fits best

    Analytics-heavy spreadsheet users

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Side by side

Feature Quadratic 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Formula Bot (now Better Analyst) 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #3 in AI Spreadsheet Tools #5 in AI Spreadsheet Tools
Best for Collaborative data analysts Analytics-heavy spreadsheet users
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $20/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 15 integrations 16 integrations
Features Quadratic 0/6 · Formula Bot (now Better Analyst) 4/6
Formula generation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Table transformation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Spreadsheet analysis Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Workflow automation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Custom functions Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Primary platform Not checked yet Multiple
Our review
Pros
  • Native Python, SQL, JavaScript, and spreadsheet formulas
  • Direct database connections with live query results
  • Real-time collaboration, APIs, and scheduled data refreshes
  • Generates and explains natural-language spreadsheet formulas
  • Analyzes trends, anomalies, tables, charts, and dashboards
  • Connects spreadsheets, databases, warehouses, and analytics tools
Cons
  • Personal has limited AI usage, sharing, files, and connections
  • Advanced workflows may require familiarity with code or SQL
  • Business and Enterprise features require higher-tier plans or custom pricing
  • Starter begins at $20 per month
  • Advanced workspace and security features require paid tiers
  • The broad feature set may exceed simple formula needs
Our verdict

Quadratic is a browser-based AI spreadsheet for individuals and teams working with structured data. It combines natural-language assistance for analysis, formulas, code, and charts with native Python, SQL, JavaScript, and spreadsheet…

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Formula Bot, now Better Analyst, is an AI-powered analytics platform for individuals and growing businesses. It works with Excel, Google Sheets, CSVs, databases, and connected business data through natural-language prompts. Users can…

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  1. QuadraticAI Spreadsheet Tools 9.1Free plan
  2. Formula Bot (now Better Analyst)AI Spreadsheet Tools 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Quadratic — where it wins

    • Native Python, SQL, JavaScript, and spreadsheet formulas
    • Direct database connections with live query results
    • Real-time collaboration, APIs, and scheduled data refreshes

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal has limited AI usage, sharing, files, and connections
    • Advanced workflows may require familiarity with code or SQL
    • Business and Enterprise features require higher-tier plans or custom pricing

  • Formula Bot (now Better Analyst) — where it wins

    • Generates and explains natural-language spreadsheet formulas
    • Analyzes trends, anomalies, tables, charts, and dashboards
    • Connects spreadsheets, databases, warehouses, and analytics tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter begins at $20 per month
    • Advanced workspace and security features require paid tiers
    • The broad feature set may exceed simple formula needs

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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