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Head-to-head · AI Spreadsheet Tools

Rows vs Quadratic

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Rows #1 in AI Spreadsheet Tools 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Rows
Quadratic #3 in AI Spreadsheet Tools 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Quadratic

Rows leads on 0 checks, Quadratic on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRows · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresRows · 6 of 6

Rows scores higher on our rubric for ai spreadsheet tools: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Rows is the better fit for connected spreadsheet teams. Quadratic is the better fit for collaborative data analysts.

  • Rows fits best

    Connected spreadsheet teams

  • Quadratic fits best

    Collaborative data analysts

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Side by side

Feature Rows 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Quadratic 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in AI Spreadsheet Tools #3 in AI Spreadsheet Tools
Best for Connected spreadsheet teams Collaborative data analysts
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $6/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web
Integrations 50+ integrations 15 integrations
Features Rows 6/6 · Quadratic 0/6
Formula generation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Table transformation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Spreadsheet analysis ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Workflow automation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Custom functions ✓ (best) Not checked yet
API access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Primary platform Standalone Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • AI assists with analysis, reporting, formulas, and text-based data tasks
  • Connects business tools, databases, ads platforms, and custom APIs
  • Combines collaboration, dashboards, forms, embeds, and spreadsheet APIs
  • Native Python, SQL, JavaScript, and spreadsheet formulas
  • Direct database connections with live query results
  • Real-time collaboration, APIs, and scheduled data refreshes
Cons
  • Free includes only 5 AI Tasks per month
  • Pro pricing combines a workspace charge with a per-user charge
  • Advanced enterprise capabilities require an Enterprise plan
  • 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
Our verdict

Rows combines a web-based spreadsheet with AI-assisted analysis, data transformation, integrations, collaboration, dashboards, forms, embeds, and APIs. It is aimed at individuals and teams that need to import, refresh, analyze, and share…

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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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  1. RowsAI Spreadsheet Tools 9.4Free plan
  2. QuadraticAI Spreadsheet Tools 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Rows — where it wins

    • AI assists with analysis, reporting, formulas, and text-based data tasks
    • Connects business tools, databases, ads platforms, and custom APIs
    • Combines collaboration, dashboards, forms, embeds, and spreadsheet APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Free includes only 5 AI Tasks per month
    • Pro pricing combines a workspace charge with a per-user charge
    • Advanced enterprise capabilities require an Enterprise plan

  • 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
  • Rows9.4/10 · Free plan

    Rows suits teams that need AI analysis, connected data, automation, and collaboration in one spreadsheet.

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  • Quadratic9.1/10 · Free plan

    A collaborative spreadsheet that combines AI, code, databases, and familiar exports.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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