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GPTExcel vs Quadratic

Both stand on spreadsheet apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

GPTExcel

Free plan APIWeb

GPTExcel brings formula help, data transformation, and workflow tools together for spreadsheet work. Its free plan is limited to 90 monthly credits, with paid plans starting at $19.90/mo.

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Quadratic combines spreadsheet work with code, AI analysis, and data connections, with outputs users can inspect and edit. Personal is limited, while Pro has a stated annual-billing price and higher plans offer team or enterprise features.

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The facts

	GPTExcel	Quadratic
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	API, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Pro: $19.90 a month	Pro: $18 a month
Plans published	13	4
Maker	Not published	Quadratic
Website	gptexcel.app	quadratichq.com
On spreadsheet apps	#4 of 31	#1 of 31

GPTExcel: what it does well

Generates, explains, and fixes spreadsheet formulas.
Cleans and reshapes data with a before-and-after preview.
Connects to Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
Supports 18 languages.
Free plan offers up to 90 monthly credits.

What to know first

Free plan credits are limited to 90 per month.
Paid plans start at $19.90/mo.
API access is listed as a Teams Max use case.

Quadratic: what it does well

AI can generate formulas, code, and charts from plain-English questions.
AI-generated analysis can be inspected and edited in cells.
Imports CSV, Excel, Parquet, PDF, and Google Sheets.
Connects to services including PostgreSQL and Snowflake.
Data and calculations remain on the user's computer by default, according to Quadratic.

What to know first

Personal has limits on AI usage, sharing, files, connections, and support.
Pro costs $18 per user per month when billed annually.
Self-hosting is offered only for Business and Enterprise.

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