Arcwise vs Quadratic (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Quadratic does not list a price
Free plan
Arcwise
Only Arcwise has one
Higher rating
Quadratic
4.1 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Data and Analytics tools

Side by side

Compared on	Arcwise	Quadratic
Our rating	4.1	4.2Better
Starts at	$29.99/mo	Not listed
Free plan	YesBetter	No
Category	Data and Analytics	Data and Analytics
Plans	From $29.99/mo	See pricing
Key features	$AI.TRANSFORM, $AI.CLASSIFY, and $AI.EXTRACT custom functions for running AI operations on cell ranges Chat-style assistant that builds pivot tables, charts, and summary reports from natural-language requests PDF upload with automatic extraction of tables and data into spreadsheet rows Native connections to Snowflake, BigQuery, and Databricks for live data pulls Automated data cleaning for inconsistent dates, formats, and duplicate entries	Python, SQL and formulas in the same grid Live connections to Postgres, Snowflake, BigQuery and more Natural-language questions that generate the code PDF data extraction and scheduled tasks Spreadsheet API and MCP integration
Pros	Works inside Google Sheets directly, avoiding an export/import workflow Free tier available for testing before committing to a paid plan Connects to common data warehouses beyond spreadsheet-only workflows	Removes the export-to-CSV step where analysis goes stale Three languages in one grid rather than three tools MCP support so agents can work the sheet
Cons	Limited to Google Sheets, with no native Microsoft Excel version Advanced data-warehouse connections need the paid Pro tier Accuracy on multi-step transformations depends on how the request is phrased	No pricing figures published, only a free trial Python in a spreadsheet is less shareable than formulas Live database connections inside sheets raise governance questions
Company	Arcwise, founded 2022	Quadratic Growth Inc.

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260814. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Arcwise better than Quadratic?

In our reviews Arcwise scores 4.1 and Quadratic scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Arcwise: AI copilot embedded in Google Sheets that turns plain-language requests into pivots, charts, and cleaned data. Quadratic: Spreadsheet that runs Python and SQL, connects to your database, and answers in plain English.

Which is cheaper, Arcwise or Quadratic?

Arcwise: from $29.99/mo. Quadratic: see pricing.

Do Arcwise and Quadratic have free plans?

Only Arcwise has a free plan.

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