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QuadraticMost similar to Arcwise in what it does, its category and its price.
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SourcetableHas a free plan, rated 5.0 out of 5.
Visit (opens Sourcetable in a new tab)Want to pay less than Arcwise?
Numerous.aiFrom $10/mo, against from $29.99/mo for Arcwise.
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RowsRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.1 for Arcwise.
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At a glance
Green means better than Arcwise, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ArcwiseBaseline | 4.1 | $29.99/mo | Yes | AI copilot embedded in Google Sheets that turns plain-language requests into pivots, charts, and cleaned data. | |
| Quadratic | 4.2+0.1 | Not listed | No | Spreadsheet that runs Python and SQL, connects to your database, and answers in plain English. | vs Arcwise |
| Numerous.ai | 4.0−0.1 | $10/mo$19.99 less | No | An =AI() spreadsheet function for open-ended text tasks | vs Arcwise |
| Rows | 4.4+0.3 | $15/mo$14.99 less | Yes | A spreadsheet with live API connections built into the cells | vs Arcwise |
| Sourcetable | 5.0+0.9 | $20/mo$9.99 less | Yes | AI built into a real spreadsheet grid, not a separate chat window | vs Arcwise |
 Formula Bot | 4.0−0.1 | $18/mo$11.99 less | Yes | Generates spreadsheet formulas, not general AI text functions | vs Arcwise |
 DataSquirrel.ai | 3.6−0.5 | 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 Arcwise |
 Ajelix | 3.3−0.8 | 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. | vs Arcwise |
 Luminal | 3.9−0.2 | Not listed | No | Spreadsheet copilot that cleans and transforms data without writing formulas. | vs Arcwise |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Arcwise.
Quadratic
4.2Not listed
vs Arcwise+0.1
Spreadsheet that runs Python and SQL, connects to your database, and answers in plain English.
- Python, SQL and formulas in the same grid
- Live connections to Postgres, Snowflake, BigQuery and more
- Natural-language questions that generate the code
Removes the export-to-CSV step where analysis goes stale
No pricing figures published, only a free trial
Numerous.ai
4.0$10/mo
vs Arcwise$19.99 less−0.1
An =AI() spreadsheet function for open-ended text tasks.
- =AI() function for open-ended text tasks in spreadsheet cells
- Bulk processing across many rows at once
- Duplicate-query avoidance to reduce cost
Handles genuinely open-ended text tasks standard formulas can't express
No self-serve free tier, only a paid trial
Rows
4.4$15/mo
vs Arcwise$14.99 less+0.3
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
Sourcetable
5.0$20/mo
vs Arcwise$9.99 less+0.9
AI built into a real spreadsheet grid, not a separate chat window.
- AI assistance built directly into a spreadsheet grid interface
- AI-generated formulas and chart suggestions within cells
- Database and file connections for live data
Familiar grid interface suits spreadsheet-first thinkers directly
Less suited to users who prefer a pure conversational interface
Formula Bot
4.0$18/mo
vs Arcwise$11.99 less−0.1
Generates spreadsheet formulas, not general AI text functions.
- Generates standard spreadsheet formulas from plain English
- Formulas work independently without ongoing AI access
- Chat interface for basic questions about uploaded data
Generated formulas are portable and don't require continued AI access
Less capable than AI-native cell functions for open-ended text tasks
DataSquirrel.ai
3.6Not listed
vs Arcwise−0.5
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
Ajelix
3.3Free
vs Arcwise−0.8
Agentic AI turns your data into working Excel files with formulas, live dashboards, and finished presentations - not suggestions, actual deliverables ready to use.
- Generates working Excel files with formulas and VBA scripts
- AI Dashboards for automated reporting
- Persistent workspace storing files up to 1GB across conversations
Produces finished, usable deliverables rather than just chat suggestions
Paid tier pricing isn't detailed on the page
Luminal
3.9Not listed
vs Arcwise−0.2
Spreadsheet copilot that cleans and transforms data without writing formulas.
- Spreadsheet cleaning
- Data transformation through instructions
- Analysis without formula syntax
Targets cleaning, where spreadsheet time is really spent
Pricing is not published and the pricing page 404s
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Arcwise free?
Arcwise has a free plan, and paid plans start from $29.99/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Arcwise?
Sourcetable is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (5.0 out of 5). Other free options: Rows, Formula Bot, Ajelix.
What is the cheapest alternative to Arcwise?
Among paid plans, Numerous.ai has the lowest starting price (from $10/mo). If you need it free, start with Sourcetable.
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.