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Head to head · 2026

Bricks vs Rows

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Bricks

The middle ground between plain Excel and full Tableau complexity

4.2$20/mo

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Rows

A spreadsheet with live API connections built into the cells

4.4$15/mo

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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

    Rows

    From $15/mo against from $20/mo

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Rows

    4.2 against 4.4

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Data and Analytics tools

Side by side

Compared onBricksRows
Our rating4.24.4Better
Starts at$20/mo$15/moBetter
Free planYesYes
CategoryData and AnalyticsData and Analytics
Plans
  • FreeFree
  • Pro$20/mo
  • FreeFree
  • Plus$15/mo
  • Pro$29/mo
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
  • Live API connections directly inside spreadsheet cells
  • AI-assisted formula generation and data summarization
  • Built-in charting and presentation-ready formatting
  • Web-native alternative to Excel and Google Sheets
  • Free tier for personal use
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
  • Live API connections keep spreadsheet data current automatically
  • Removes manual export-and-import steps for connected data sources
  • Modern, web-native interface with built-in AI assistance
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
  • Full value depends on needing live connections to supported services
  • Team features and more integrations require a paid plan
  • Less established than Excel or Google Sheets for basic spreadsheet needs
CompanyThe Bricks Inc.Rows, founded 2016

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Bricks better than Rows?

In our reviews Bricks scores 4.2 and Rows scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. Bricks: The middle ground between plain Excel and full Tableau complexity. Rows: A spreadsheet with live API connections built into the cells.

Which is cheaper, Bricks or Rows?

Rows has the lower starting price: from $20/mo for Bricks and from $15/mo for Rows.

Do Bricks and Rows have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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