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Columns vs Graphy

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

Columns

Columns AI connects to spreadsheets and databases to auto-generate interactive data stories and dashboards without SQL

3.9$6.25/mo

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Graphy

An AI graph maker that turns raw data into interactive, shareable charts

4.0Free

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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

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: Graphy does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Graphy

    3.9 against 4.0

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Data and Analytics tools

Side by side

Compared onColumnsGraphy
Our rating3.94.0Better
Starts at$6.25/moFree
Free planYesYes
CategoryData and AnalyticsData and Analytics
PlansFrom $6.25/moFree
Key features
  • No-code connection to spreadsheets, databases, and APIs
  • AI-generated interactive charts and annotations
  • Voice-over narration for data stories
  • Built-in reference data catalogs across multiple industries
  • Shareable, embeddable published stories
  • AI suggests chart types based on the structure of uploaded data
  • Automated chart generation from spreadsheets, CSVs, and connected data sources
  • Interactive, embeddable visualizations for sharing outside the platform
  • Template library for recurring reporting formats
  • Collaborative workspace for teams building the same data story
Pros
  • Narrated, interactive stories communicate data better than static screenshots
  • Free plan requires no credit card to start
  • Annual price ($75) undercuts most business intelligence tooling
  • AI chart-type suggestions cut down manual formatting decisions for common data shapes
  • Free plan makes it accessible for individuals before committing to a paid seat
  • Backed by established venture investors including Coatue and General Catalyst
Cons
  • Niche user base (around 12,000) compared to mainstream BI tools
  • Less suited to complex, multi-table analytical modeling than dedicated BI platforms
  • AppSumo lifetime deal pricing suggests reliance on deal-site customer acquisition
  • Less suited to statistical or scientific analysis than dedicated BI tools
  • Advanced integrations and collaboration features sit behind paid tiers
  • Customization depth is lower than design-first tools for polished, presentation-grade charts
CompanyColumns AI, founded 2021Graphy Technologies Ltd., founded 2019

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260808. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Columns better than Graphy?

In our reviews Columns scores 3.9 and Graphy scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. Columns: Columns AI connects to spreadsheets and databases to auto-generate interactive data stories and dashboards without SQL. Graphy: An AI graph maker that turns raw data into interactive, shareable charts.

Which is cheaper, Columns or Graphy?

Columns: from $6.25/mo. Graphy: free.

Do Columns and Graphy have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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