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Numerous.aiMost similar to Formula Bot in what it does, its category and its price.
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SourcetableHas a free plan, rated 5.0 out of 5.
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GPTExcelFrom $6.99/mo, against from $18/mo for Formula Bot.
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RowsRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Formula Bot.
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At a glance
Green means better than Formula Bot, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Formula BotBaseline | 4.0 | $18/mo | Yes | Generates spreadsheet formulas, not general AI text functions | |
| Numerous.ai | 4.0Same | $10/mo$8 less | No | An =AI() spreadsheet function for open-ended text tasks | vs Formula Bot |
 Flowshot | 3.6−0.4 | $9/mo$9 less | Yes | Four AI functions live inside Google Sheets - autocomplete a column from examples, write =AI formulas, generate any formula from instructions, or =IMAGINE an image in a cell. | vs Formula Bot |
| Rows | 4.4+0.4 | $15/mo$3 less | Yes | A spreadsheet with live API connections built into the cells | vs Formula Bot |
| GPTExcel | 3.9−0.1 | $6.99/mo$11.01 less | Yes | AI formula generator that converts plain-language requests into Excel, SQL, VBA, and regex output. | vs Formula Bot |
| Sourcetable | 5.0+1.0 | $20/mo$2 more | Yes | AI built into a real spreadsheet grid, not a separate chat window | vs Formula Bot |
 Arcwise | 4.1+0.1 | $29.99/mo$11.99 more | Yes | AI copilot embedded in Google Sheets that turns plain-language requests into pivots, charts, and cleaned data. | vs Formula Bot |
 Bricks | 4.2+0.2 | $20/mo$2 more | Yes | The middle ground between plain Excel and full Tableau complexity | vs Formula Bot |
 Quadratic | 4.2+0.2 | Not listed | No | Spreadsheet that runs Python and SQL, connects to your database, and answers in plain English. | vs Formula Bot |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Formula Bot.
Numerous.ai
4.0$10/mo
vs Formula Bot$8 lessSame
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
Flowshot
3.6$9/mo
vs Formula Bot$9 less−0.4
Four AI functions live inside Google Sheets - autocomplete a column from examples, write =AI formulas, generate any formula from instructions, or =IMAGINE an image in a cell.
- Autocomplete - fills cell ranges based on existing examples
- =AI formula for custom instructions or questions within a cell
- =FORMULA - generates any spreadsheet formula from plain language
Native formula integration means results recalculate and reference cells like any built-in function
Paid tier pricing scales up quickly ($9 to $129/month) for heavier usage
Rows
4.4$15/mo
vs Formula Bot$3 less+0.4
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
GPTExcel
3.9$6.99/mo
vs Formula Bot$11.01 less−0.1
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
Sourcetable
5.0$20/mo
vs Formula Bot$2 more+1.0
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
Arcwise
4.1$29.99/mo
vs Formula Bot$11.99 more+0.1
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
Bricks
4.2$20/mo
vs Formula Bot$2 more+0.2
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
Quadratic
4.2Not listed
vs Formula Bot+0.2
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Formula Bot free?
Formula Bot has a free plan, and paid plans start from $18/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Formula Bot?
Sourcetable is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (5.0 out of 5). Other free options: Rows, Bricks, Arcwise.
What is the cheapest alternative to Formula Bot?
Among paid plans, GPTExcel has the lowest starting price (from $6.99/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.