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Quadratic vs Sourcetable

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

Quadratic

Spreadsheet that runs Python and SQL, connects to your database, and answers in plain English

4.2Not listed

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Sourcetable

AI built into a real spreadsheet grid, not a separate chat window

5.0$20/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

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: Quadratic does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Sourcetable

    Only Sourcetable has one

  • Higher rating

    Sourcetable

    4.2 against 5.0

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Data and Analytics tools

Side by side

Compared onQuadraticSourcetable
Our rating4.25.0Better
Starts atNot listed$20/mo
Free planNoYesBetter
CategoryData and AnalyticsData and Analytics
PlansSee pricingFrom $20/mo
Key features
  • 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
  • AI assistance built directly into a spreadsheet grid interface
  • AI-generated formulas and chart suggestions within cells
  • Database and file connections for live data
  • Manual editing alongside AI-generated content
  • Free tier for standard use
Pros
  • 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
  • Familiar grid interface suits spreadsheet-first thinkers directly
  • Manual editing remains available alongside AI generation
  • Live data connections avoid manual export steps
Cons
  • 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
  • Less suited to users who prefer a pure conversational interface
  • Grid-based workflow may feel less flexible than open-ended chat for exploratory questions
  • Advanced data volume requires a paid plan
CompanyQuadratic Growth Inc.Sourcetable, founded 2020

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Quadratic better than Sourcetable?

In our reviews Quadratic scores 4.2 and Sourcetable scores 5.0. The better pick depends on the job. Quadratic: Spreadsheet that runs Python and SQL, connects to your database, and answers in plain English. Sourcetable: AI built into a real spreadsheet grid, not a separate chat window.

Which is cheaper, Quadratic or Sourcetable?

Quadratic: see pricing. Sourcetable: from $20/mo.

Do Quadratic and Sourcetable have free plans?

Only Sourcetable has a free plan.

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