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RowsMost similar to Sourcetable in what it does, its category and its price.
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Julius AIHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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Numerous.aiFrom $10/mo, against from $20/mo for Sourcetable.
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QuadraticRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 5.0 for Sourcetable.
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At a glance
Green means better than Sourcetable, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SourcetableBaseline | 5.0 | $20/mo | Yes | AI built into a real spreadsheet grid, not a separate chat window | |
| Rows | 4.4−0.6 | $15/mo$5 less | Yes | A spreadsheet with live API connections built into the cells | vs Sourcetable |
| Julius AI | 4.3−0.7 | $16/mo$4 less | Yes | Chat directly with an uploaded spreadsheet or CSV file | vs Sourcetable |
| Quadratic | 4.2−0.8 | Not listed | No | Spreadsheet that runs Python and SQL, connects to your database, and answers in plain English. | vs Sourcetable |
 Formula Bot | 4.0−1.0 | $18/mo$2 less | Yes | Generates spreadsheet formulas, not general AI text functions | vs Sourcetable |
| Numerous.ai | 4.0−1.0 | $10/mo$10 less | No | An =AI() spreadsheet function for open-ended text tasks | vs Sourcetable |
 Arcwise | 4.1−0.9 | $29.99/mo$9.99 more | Yes | AI copilot embedded in Google Sheets that turns plain-language requests into pivots, charts, and cleaned data. | vs Sourcetable |
 ChartPixel | 3.8−1.2 | $15/mo$5 less | Yes | No-code AI data analysis tool turning spreadsheets into charts and written insights within seconds. | vs Sourcetable |
 Luminal | 3.9−1.1 | Not listed | No | Spreadsheet copilot that cleans and transforms data without writing formulas. | vs Sourcetable |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Sourcetable.
Rows
4.4$15/mo
vs Sourcetable$5 less−0.6
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
Julius AI
4.3$16/mo
vs Sourcetable$4 less−0.7
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
Quadratic
4.2Not listed
vs Sourcetable−0.8
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
Formula Bot
4.0$18/mo
vs Sourcetable$2 less−1.0
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
Numerous.ai
4.0$10/mo
vs Sourcetable$10 less−1.0
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
Arcwise
4.1$29.99/mo
vs Sourcetable$9.99 more−0.9
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
ChartPixel
3.8$15/mo
vs Sourcetable$5 less−1.2
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
Luminal
3.9Not listed
vs Sourcetable−1.1
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 Sourcetable free?
Sourcetable has a free plan, and paid plans start from $20/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Sourcetable?
Rows is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Julius AI, Arcwise, Formula Bot.
What is the cheapest alternative to Sourcetable?
Among paid plans, Numerous.ai has the lowest starting price (from $10/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.