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Head to head · 2026

Quadratic vs Vanna

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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Vanna

An open-source, self-hostable RAG framework, not a hosted consumer app

4.4Free

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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

    Vanna

    Only Vanna has one

  • Higher rating

    Vanna

    4.2 against 4.4

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Data and Analytics tools

Side by side

Compared onQuadraticVanna
Our rating4.24.4Better
Starts atNot listedFree
Free planNoYesBetter
CategoryData and AnalyticsData and Analytics
PlansSee pricingFree
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
  • Open-source RAG framework for text-to-SQL
  • Self-hostable via pip install with full configuration control
  • Support for multiple LLM providers and databases
  • Multi-turn conversation and access controls for enterprise use
  • Free and open source
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
  • Genuine open-source control over deployment and model choice
  • RAG-based approach improves accuracy using an organization's own schema and history
  • Wide compatibility across LLM providers and databases
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
  • Requires real engineering effort to deploy and configure, not a ready consumer app
  • Self-hosting means managing infrastructure directly
  • Less polished out-of-the-box experience than hosted consumer tools
CompanyQuadratic Growth Inc.Vanna AI

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

FAQ

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Is Quadratic better than Vanna?

In our reviews Quadratic scores 4.2 and Vanna scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. Quadratic: Spreadsheet that runs Python and SQL, connects to your database, and answers in plain English. Vanna: An open-source, self-hostable RAG framework, not a hosted consumer app.

Which is cheaper, Quadratic or Vanna?

Quadratic: see pricing. Vanna: free.

Do Quadratic and Vanna have free plans?

Only Vanna has a free plan.

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