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Head to head · 2026

Rows vs Sourcetable

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

Rows

A spreadsheet with live API connections built into the cells

4.4$15/mo

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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

    Rows

    From $15/mo against from $20/mo

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Sourcetable

    4.4 against 5.0

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Data and Analytics tools

Side by side

Compared onRowsSourcetable
Our rating4.45.0Better
Starts at$15/moBetter$20/mo
Free planYesYes
CategoryData and AnalyticsData and Analytics
Plans
  • FreeFree
  • Plus$15/mo
  • Pro$29/mo
From $20/mo
Key features
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Familiar grid interface suits spreadsheet-first thinkers directly
  • Manual editing remains available alongside AI generation
  • Live data connections avoid manual export steps
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
CompanyRows, founded 2016Sourcetable, founded 2020

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Rows better than Sourcetable?

In our reviews Rows scores 4.4 and Sourcetable scores 5.0. The better pick depends on the job. Rows: A spreadsheet with live API connections built into the cells. Sourcetable: AI built into a real spreadsheet grid, not a separate chat window.

Which is cheaper, Rows or Sourcetable?

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

Do Rows and Sourcetable have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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