ExcelGPT

ExcelGPT is an AI workspace for turning natural-language spreadsheet requests into formulas, charts, cleaned data and repeatable workflows. It is aimed at operators, analysts, founders, finance teams and other spreadsheet-heavy businesses. The broadest value comes from combining file analysis, automation and read-only database access, while lower-plan quotas and the requirement for a live connection will shape who can rely on it every day.

Overview

ExcelGPT works through the web and an API. You can import Excel, CSV, ODS, PDF, PNG and JPG files, then ask questions in natural language. It can work across multiple uploaded spreadsheets and sheets, rather than limiting a conversation to one table. Optional Google Sheets access uses permission per file; ExcelGPT says it cannot browse, list or read other files in a connected Google Drive.

ChatGPT-powered functions need an active connection. The last response is cached for offline reading, but offline work is not a substitute for the live service. A support team is available through the Help Center.

Key features

Formulas, files and visual analysis

The AI formula generator supports more than 400 functions in Excel, Google Sheets, WPS and LibreOffice Calc. That coverage suits mixed-tool teams and users who need help translating a plain-language requirement into a spreadsheet expression. Spreadsheet chat can clean, merge and query data across files and sheets, and can produce charts, templates and analysis workflows. AI visualizations and XLSX export make the results useful beyond the chat itself.

Workflow automation

Work Agent runs multi-step workflows across a user's files. It is a stronger fit for recurring spreadsheet operations than a tool limited to isolated formula suggestions, particularly for teams that repeatedly prepare or transform the same kinds of data. The practical ceiling depends on the plan's credit allowance.

Read-only database queries

ChatDB connects to MySQL, PostgreSQL, Supabase and SQL Server and accepts natural-language requests that become read-only SELECT queries. A query guard and read-only transaction provide a clear boundary: ExcelGPT suits investigating and analyzing database contents, not processes that must insert, update or delete records.

Models and data controls

Users can work with ChatGPT using GPT-4o or GPT-5, and ExcelGPT also provides Claude, Gemini and OpenAI workflows. Its privacy policy describes SSL encryption, encryption of spreadsheet data at rest and in transit, regular malware scanning, security audits and penetration testing. For Google data, ExcelGPT says information is not sold or transferred to third parties, used for advertising or used to train generalized AI or machine-learning models.

Pricing

ExcelGPT uses a freemium model. The Free plan provides up to 90 credits per month through daily check-in and includes AI data analysis. It is a sensible way to assess the workflow, but the credit cap makes it a poor match for sustained, high-volume use.

Pro costs $19.90 a month, billed per month, and includes 300 credits monthly, about 150 formulas and about 75 charts and analyses. It fits an individual or small team with regular but bounded demand; the approximate formula and analysis allowances can become restrictive for heavy spreadsheet users.

Max costs $29.90 a month, billed per month. It removes usage ceilings with unlimited usage, formula generation and chart analysis, and adds collaboration and API access. This is the plan for teams standardizing recurring work or needing shared and programmatic access.

A Lifetime plan offers unlimited lifetime access, usage, formula generation and chart analysis at custom pricing. Choose it only when a one-time commercial arrangement fits your needs better than monthly billing.

Platforms

ExcelGPT is available on the web and through an API. It supports SQL connections, Google Sheets connections, team collaboration and XLSX export. ChatGPT-powered features require a live connection, with only the last response retained for offline reading.

Who it's for

Operators and analysts can use natural-language analysis and multi-step file workflows to reduce repetitive spreadsheet work. Founders and finance teams benefit when spreadsheets combine reporting, cleanup and recurring calculations. Businesses with SQL data gain conversational, read-only exploration across supported databases. It is less suitable for offline-first work, database processes that need write access, or users whose monthly activity regularly exceeds Pro's quotas without a Max budget.

Pros and cons

Pros

• More than 400 supported spreadsheet functions across four major spreadsheet applications.
• Multi-file chat, cleaning, merging, charts, templates and workflow automation in one workspace.
• Read-only SELECT enforcement makes connected database exploration more bounded.
• Optional per-file Google Sheets permissions and stated encryption and security controls.
• Max adds unlimited usage, collaboration and API access.

Cons

• The Free plan's 90 monthly credits limit ongoing use.
• Pro's 300 credits, roughly 150 formulas and roughly 75 charts and analyses may not cover busy teams.
• Database connections cannot support write operations.
• Core ChatGPT-powered features depend on a live connection.

Alternatives

For a wider directory of options, see AI Data Analysis Tools, Spreadsheet apps and AI Spreadsheet Tools.

Quadratic is the better alternative when you need broad platform coverage, including desktop, mobile and self-hosted options, with a freemium Personal plan.

Julius AI suits users who want a web and mobile data-analysis product with free daily credits and a Google Drive connector.

Byaan is a fit for individuals seeking a free, MIT-licensed macOS app or teams considering a self-hosted version.

Kiln is an option for users who prefer an open-source Python library, source-available desktop app and local datasets with git sync.

Chartt targets browser-based analysis with a 100-credit free tier, file-size and data-source limits, and PNG or CSV export.

Loam offers a free individual workspace for uploading files, asking grounded questions and connecting supported AI tools.

MySheetAI is worth considering for a free-forever plan with five monthly questions, small uploads and an unlimited formula generator.

PerSight is a desktop choice for users who want database connections and question quotas on macOS or Windows.

Verdict

Choose ExcelGPT if your work centers on spreadsheet formulas, multi-file analysis and repeatable workflows, especially when read-only SQL access and team or API features matter. Look elsewhere if you need offline operation, database writes or a lower-cost plan without recurring usage ceilings.