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Bricks

The middle ground between plain Excel and full Tableau complexity

4.2 Data and Analytics
4.2 Very good 4.2
Genuinely different middle-ground positioning between simple and complex tools Less powerful than dedicated enterprise BI platforms for complex analysis
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Jul 2026 How we rate
PricingFrom $20/mo
Free planYes
CompanyThe Bricks Inc.
PlatformsWeb
CategoryData and Analytics
Last reviewedJul 2026

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Overview

Bricks blends spreadsheet editing, dashboard generation, reporting, and presentation creation into one platform, positioning itself deliberately between tools its own users describe as too basic and tools considered too complex: Excel handles data but not storytelling, Canva handles design but not real data, and Tableau or Power BI can accomplish nearly anything but at a real cost in complexity.

That middle-ground positioning shows in the workflow: upload a CSV, spreadsheet, or database connection, and Bricks generates dashboards, narrative reports, and slide decks from the same underlying data, with drag-and-drop layout adjustment and one-click theme changes rather than rebuilding a visualization from scratch every time the underlying data refreshes.

A free tier covers limited use, and paid plans start around $20 a month for more features and data volume. For someone who wants to turn raw data into a polished report or presentation fast, without Excel's storytelling limits or Tableau's learning curve, Bricks specifically targets the space between the two.

Key features

  • Combined spreadsheet, dashboard, report, and presentation generation
  • One-click theming and drag-and-drop layout adjustment
  • Data refresh without rebuilding visualizations from scratch
  • Positioned between simple spreadsheets and complex BI platforms
  • Free tier for limited use
  • Supports CSV, Excel, Google Sheets, and database sources

Screenshots & demo

Demo video

Screenshots

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Pricing

Free
Free
  • Core spreadsheet and AI
  • Limited usage
Pro
$20/mo
  • Higher AI limits
  • Advanced generation features

Is Bricks expensive?

Bricks starts at $20, which is 23% below the Data and Analytics median of $26 a month across the 66 priced tools we list in that category.

The cheapest paid option in Data and Analytics starts at $2.99 and the most expensive at $2,700.

39% of Data and Analytics tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Data and Analytics, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Genuinely different middle-ground positioning between simple and complex tools
  • Combines several output formats (dashboard, report, deck) from one data source
  • Faster iteration than rebuilding visualizations manually
  • Free tier available to start

Cons

  • Less powerful than dedicated enterprise BI platforms for complex analysis
  • Company founding details are thinner than more established competitors
  • Best suited to teams prioritizing speed and storytelling over deep analytical depth

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Bricks (this tool)4.2Yes$20/moCombined spreadsheet, dashboard, report, and presentation generation
Julius AI4.3Yes$16/moDirect upload and chat with spreadsheet or CSV files
Columns3.9Yes$6.25/moNo-code connection to spreadsheets, databases, and APIs
RowSpeak3.7No—Excel, CSV, PDF and image input

Alternatives to Bricks

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bricks?
Bricks is a data and analytics tool. The middle ground between plain Excel and full Tableau complexity.
Is Bricks free?
Yes, Bricks offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits, starting at $20/month.
How much does Bricks cost?
Bricks plans: Free Free; Pro $20/mo.
What are the best Bricks alternatives?
The closest matches in the directory are Julius AI, Columns, and RowSpeak, compared side by side above.

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