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GPTExcelMost similar to Ajelix in what it does, its category and its price.
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RowsHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5.
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BricksFrom $20/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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ArcwiseRated 4.1 out of 5 in our review, against 3.3 for Ajelix.
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At a glance
Green means better than Ajelix, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AjelixBaseline | 3.3 | Free | Yes | Agentic AI turns your data into working Excel files with formulas, live dashboards, and finished presentations - not suggestions, actual deliverables ready to use. | |
| GPTExcel | 3.9+0.6 | $6.99/mo | Yes | AI formula generator that converts plain-language requests into Excel, SQL, VBA, and regex output. | vs Ajelix |
| Rows | 4.4+1.1 | $15/mo | Yes | A spreadsheet with live API connections built into the cells | vs Ajelix |
| Arcwise | 4.1+0.8 | $29.99/mo | Yes | AI copilot embedded in Google Sheets that turns plain-language requests into pivots, charts, and cleaned data. | vs Ajelix |
 Graphy | 4.0+0.7 | Free | Yes | An AI graph maker that turns raw data into interactive, shareable charts. | vs Ajelix |
| Bricks | 4.2+0.9 | $20/mo | Yes | The middle ground between plain Excel and full Tableau complexity | vs Ajelix |
 DataSquirrel.ai | 3.6+0.3 | Not listed | No | No formulas, no pivot tables - upload data and AI auto-cleans, auto-analyzes, and auto-charts it, keeping your raw data private from third-party AI models. | vs Ajelix |
 Powerdrill | 4.1+0.8 | Free | Yes | An AI workspace with memory that compounds across every analysis | vs Ajelix |
 RowSpeak | 3.7+0.4 | Not listed | No | Cleans a messy export and answers questions about it, in charts and reports. | vs Ajelix |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Ajelix.
GPTExcel
3.9$6.99/mo
vs Ajelix+0.6
AI formula generator that converts plain-language requests into Excel, SQL, VBA, and regex output.
- Natural-language-to-formula conversion for Excel and Google Sheets
- SQL query generation from plain-language descriptions
- VBA, Google Apps Script, and Airtable script generation
Pro plan at $6.99/month undercuts most AI spreadsheet-assistant pricing
Free tier's 4 tool uses per 12 hours limits it to light, occasional use
Rows
4.4$15/mo
vs Ajelix+1.1
A spreadsheet with live API connections built into the cells.
- Live API connections directly inside spreadsheet cells
- AI-assisted formula generation and data summarization
- Built-in charting and presentation-ready formatting
Live API connections keep spreadsheet data current automatically
Full value depends on needing live connections to supported services
Arcwise
4.1$29.99/mo
vs Ajelix+0.8
AI copilot embedded in Google Sheets that turns plain-language requests into pivots, charts, and cleaned data.
- $AI.TRANSFORM, $AI.CLASSIFY, and $AI.EXTRACT custom functions for running AI operations on cell ranges
- Chat-style assistant that builds pivot tables, charts, and summary reports from natural-language requests
- PDF upload with automatic extraction of tables and data into spreadsheet rows
Works inside Google Sheets directly, avoiding an export/import workflow
Limited to Google Sheets, with no native Microsoft Excel version
Graphy
4.0Free
vs Ajelix+0.7
An AI graph maker that turns raw data into interactive, shareable charts.
- 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
AI chart-type suggestions cut down manual formatting decisions for common data shapes
Less suited to statistical or scientific analysis than dedicated BI tools
Bricks
4.2$20/mo
vs Ajelix+0.9
The middle ground between plain Excel and full Tableau complexity.
- Combined spreadsheet, dashboard, report, and presentation generation
- One-click theming and drag-and-drop layout adjustment
- Data refresh without rebuilding visualizations from scratch
Genuinely different middle-ground positioning between simple and complex tools
Less powerful than dedicated enterprise BI platforms for complex analysis
DataSquirrel.ai
3.6Not listed
vs Ajelix+0.3
No formulas, no pivot tables - upload data and AI auto-cleans, auto-analyzes, and auto-charts it, keeping your raw data private from third-party AI models.
- Auto-clean, auto-analyze, and auto-chart from uploaded data
- Plain-English commands for data exploration
- No formulas or pivot tables required
Privacy architecture keeps raw data from third-party AI models, not just a policy statement
Pricing wasn't clearly detailed in available content
Powerdrill
4.1Free
vs Ajelix+0.8
An AI workspace with memory that compounds across every analysis.
- Persistent agent memory that improves across sessions
- Pre-built datasets across finance, healthcare, and research domains
- Team-based multi-agent analysis system
Persistent memory genuinely differentiates it from session-based competitors
Newer company with a shorter track record than established BI platforms
RowSpeak
3.7Not listed
vs Ajelix+0.4
Cleans a messy export and answers questions about it, in charts and reports.
- Excel, CSV, PDF and image input
- Automatic cleaning of messy exports
- Plain-language questions over the data
Cleaning the export is the slow part it removes
No pricing figures published
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Ajelix free?
Ajelix has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Ajelix?
Rows is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Bricks, Arcwise, Powerdrill.
What is the cheapest alternative to Ajelix?
Among paid plans, GPTExcel has the lowest starting price (from $6.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Rows.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.