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Julius AIMost similar to Bricks 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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ColumnsFrom $6.25/mo, against from $20/mo for Bricks.
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Zoho AnalyticsRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for Bricks.
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At a glance
Green means better than Bricks, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BricksBaseline | 4.2 | $20/mo | Yes | The middle ground between plain Excel and full Tableau complexity | |
| Julius AI | 4.3+0.1 | $16/mo$4 less | Yes | Chat directly with an uploaded spreadsheet or CSV file | vs Bricks |
| Columns | 3.9−0.3 | $6.25/mo$13.75 less | Yes | Columns AI connects to spreadsheets and databases to auto-generate interactive data stories and dashboards without SQL. | vs Bricks |
 RowSpeak | 3.7−0.5 | Not listed | No | Cleans a messy export and answers questions about it, in charts and reports. | vs Bricks |
| Zoho Analytics | 4.3+0.1 | $22/mo$2 more | Yes | Accessible BI bundled inside Zoho's much larger business suite | vs Bricks |
| Rows | 4.4+0.2 | $15/mo$5 less | Yes | A spreadsheet with live API connections built into the cells | vs Bricks |
 Formula Bot | 4.0−0.2 | $18/mo$2 less | Yes | Generates spreadsheet formulas, not general AI text functions | vs Bricks |
 Ajelix | 3.3−0.9 | 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 Bricks |
 ChartPixel | 3.8−0.4 | $15/mo$5 less | Yes | No-code AI data analysis tool turning spreadsheets into charts and written insights within seconds. | vs Bricks |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Bricks.
Julius AI
4.3$16/mo
vs Bricks$4 less+0.1
Chat directly with an uploaded spreadsheet or CSV file.
- Direct upload and chat with spreadsheet or CSV files
- No database connection setup required
- Visible underlying code alongside generated results
No database setup required, works directly with uploaded files
Less suited to live, continuously updating data sources than database-connected tools
Columns
3.9$6.25/mo
vs Bricks$13.75 less−0.3
Columns AI connects to spreadsheets and databases to auto-generate interactive data stories and dashboards without SQL.
- No-code connection to spreadsheets, databases, and APIs
- AI-generated interactive charts and annotations
- Voice-over narration for data stories
Narrated, interactive stories communicate data better than static screenshots
Niche user base (around 12,000) compared to mainstream BI tools
RowSpeak
3.7Not listed
vs Bricks−0.5
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
Zoho Analytics
4.3$22/mo
vs Bricks$2 more+0.1
Accessible BI bundled inside Zoho's much larger business suite.
- Native integration with Zoho's broader business app suite
- AI-assisted natural-language querying
- Accessible pricing relative to enterprise BI platforms
Significantly more accessible than enterprise-tier BI competitors
Less powerful than dedicated enterprise BI platforms for complex analysis
Rows
4.4$15/mo
vs Bricks$5 less+0.2
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
Formula Bot
4.0$18/mo
vs Bricks$2 less−0.2
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
Ajelix
3.3Free
vs Bricks−0.9
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
ChartPixel
3.8$15/mo
vs Bricks$5 less−0.4
No-code AI data analysis tool turning spreadsheets into charts and written insights within seconds.
- AI-generated charts and written insights from raw spreadsheet data
- No-code interface requiring no formulas or BI training
- Combined AI and rules-based statistical modeling
Turns raw data into board-ready charts and narrative insights within seconds
Consumer pricing listed in Australian dollars, adding currency friction for other markets
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Bricks free?
Bricks has a free plan, and paid plans start from $20/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Bricks?
Rows is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Julius AI, Zoho Analytics, Formula Bot.
What is the cheapest alternative to Bricks?
Among paid plans, Columns has the lowest starting price (from $6.25/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.