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8 alternatives · updated Aug 2026

The best Quadratic alternatives in 2026

8 tools that do the job Quadratic does. Each one is measured against Quadratic on price, free plan and our rating, so you can see what you gain by switching.

Shortlist by what you need

Start here if you know why you are leaving Quadratic.

  1. Want the closest match?

    AI for Database

    Most similar to Quadratic in what it does, its category and its price.

    Visit (opens AI for Database in a new tab)

  2. Need a free plan?

    Sourcetable

    Has a free plan, rated 5.0 out of 5. Quadratic has none.

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  3. Want the lowest price?

    Numerous.ai

    From $10/mo, the lowest starting price here.

    Visit (opens Numerous.ai in a new tab)

  4. Want the best rated?

    Rows

    Rated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for Quadratic.

    Visit (opens Rows in a new tab)

At a glance

Green means better than Quadratic, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.

ToolOur ratingStarts atFree planBest forCompare
QuadraticBaseline4.2Not listedNoSpreadsheet that runs Python and SQL, connects to your database, and answers in plain English.
AI for Database3.7−0.5$20/moYesQuadratic has noneAsk your database. Build dashboards. Trigger workflows.vs Quadratic
Rows4.4+0.2$15/moYesQuadratic has noneA spreadsheet with live API connections built into the cellsvs Quadratic
Sourcetable5.0+0.8$20/moYesQuadratic has noneAI built into a real spreadsheet grid, not a separate chat windowvs Quadratic
Arcwise4.1−0.1$29.99/moYesQuadratic has noneAI copilot embedded in Google Sheets that turns plain-language requests into pivots, charts, and cleaned data.vs Quadratic
Raw Query3.2−1.0FreeYesQuadratic has noneAsk your database a question in plain English instead of writing SQL - GPT-3-powered, connects to Postgres, MySQL, and MariaDB, with connection strings hashed and no data stored.vs Quadratic
Numerous.ai4.0−0.2$10/moNoAn =AI() spreadsheet function for open-ended text tasksvs Quadratic
Keboola3.9−0.3FreeYesQuadratic has noneUnified data and AI platform with 1,500+ sources, the Kai assistant, finance agents and an open-source MCP server.vs Quadratic
Julius AI4.3+0.1$16/moYesQuadratic has noneChat directly with an uploaded spreadsheet or CSV filevs Quadratic

The alternatives in detail

In order of how closely each one matches Quadratic.

  1. vs Quadratic−0.5Free plan

    Ask your database. Build dashboards. Trigger workflows.

    • Plain-English questions answered from a live database or spreadsheet
    • Connects PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, SQL Server and Google Sheets
    • One-click dashboards and alerts when data changes

    Read-only by default makes connecting a production database lower-risk

    Paid AI usage draws down a credit balance and pauses when it runs out

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  2. Rows

    4.4$15/mo

    vs Quadratic+0.2Free plan

    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

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  3. Sourcetable

    5.0$20/mo

    vs Quadratic+0.8Free plan

    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

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  4. Arcwise

    4.1$29.99/mo

    vs Quadratic−0.1Free plan

    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

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  5. Raw Query

    3.2Free

    vs Quadratic−1.0Free plan

    Ask your database a question in plain English instead of writing SQL - GPT-3-powered, connects to Postgres, MySQL, and MariaDB, with connection strings hashed and no data stored.

    • Natural language database querying via GPT-3
    • Multi-database support - Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB
    • Data insertion and updates, not just read-only queries

    Named, real underlying model (GPT-3)

    Insert/update operations currently limited to Postgres only

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  6. Numerous.ai

    4.0$10/mo

    vs Quadratic−0.2

    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

    Visit Numerous.ai (opens Numerous.ai in a new tab)ReviewCompare with Quadratic

  7. Keboola

    3.9Free

    vs Quadratic−0.3Free plan

    Unified data and AI platform with 1,500+ sources, the Kai assistant, finance agents and an open-source MCP server.

    • Kai assistant for natural-language questions
    • Audit and Controlling Agents for finance monitoring
    • Open-source Keboola MCP Server for AI clients and IDEs

    The free plan includes the MCP Server and the full connector library

    The free plan is small: one project and 60 compute minutes a month

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  8. Julius AI

    4.3$16/mo

    vs Quadratic+0.1Free plan

    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

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Quadratic free?

Quadratic does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.

What is the best free alternative to Quadratic?

Sourcetable is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (5.0 out of 5). Other free options: Rows, Julius AI, Arcwise.

What is the cheapest alternative to Quadratic?

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.