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Quadratic
A spreadsheet where AI writes the formulas, Python and SQL to analyse your data.
4.0our rating
FreemiumFrom $18/user/moWorks with Claude Code
Quick take
- A spreadsheet that speaks Python, SQL and JavaScript, with AI that writes the code for you and leaves it in the cell to check.
- Connects directly to Postgres, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery and more, so you analyse live data instead of exporting CSVs.
- The free Personal plan is enough to try it. Pro is $18 per user a month billed yearly, with $20 of AI credits included.
- Best for people who can read a bit of code. If you never want to look at Python or SQL, half the point is lost.
- AI is metered by credits, so heavy daily use can cost more than the headline price.
What is Quadratic?
Quadratic is a browser spreadsheet with code built into the grid. Any cell can hold a normal formula, Python, SQL or JavaScript, and the AI writes these for you when you ask in plain English, such as "chart monthly revenue by region" or "find duplicate customers". It connects straight to databases like Postgres, MySQL, Snowflake and BigQuery, pulls in CSV, Excel and PDF files, and links to QuickBooks, Google Analytics and Mixpanel. It handles far bigger files than Excel or Google Sheets.
Pick it over Julius AI when you want to see and edit the working, not just get a chart back: everything the AI produces stays in the sheet as code or formulas you can check. Pick GPT for Work instead if your team lives in Excel or Google Sheets and just wants AI inside the files they already have. It also has an MCP server and API, so Claude can read and write your sheets.
The catch: you get the most out of it if you can at least read a little Python or SQL. If you only need help with one formula, it is more than you need. AI use is metered by credits, and heavy users report running through the monthly allowance quickly. It is also a newer product with a much smaller community than Excel or Sheets, so there are fewer templates and how-to guides.
Who's using it, and who it's for
- Data analysts
- Finance teams
- Founders
- Operations managers
- Researchers
Analysts, finance staff and founders who outgrow Excel and want AI to write the analysis in a sheet they can check.
Key features
AI analyst
Describe what you want in plain English and it writes the formulas, code and charts, then explains each step.
Code in any cell
Python, SQL, JavaScript and normal spreadsheet formulas all live in the same grid and can feed each other.
Database and app connections
Query Postgres, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, MS SQL, Supabase and others, plus QuickBooks, Google Analytics and Mixpanel.
Large files
Imports multi-gigabyte CSV and Parquet files and handles far more rows than Excel or Google Sheets.
PDF extraction
Pulls tables and figures out of PDFs such as invoices and statements into the sheet.
MCP and API
Claude, Cursor or ChatGPT can read and write your sheets through its MCP server, and there is a public API.
How we rate it
4.0 / 5
Our rating
From using the tool ourselves. The average of the five scores.
- Ease of use
- 3.5
- Features
- 4.5
- Output quality
- 4.0
- Value for money
- 4.0
- Speed & reliability
- 4.0
How quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.
How completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together.
How good the results are before you fix them.
What you get for the price, including the free plan.
How fast it is and how often it falls over.
Quadratic pricing
Personal
Free
Trying it out or light personal analysis.
- Limited AI use
- Limited files, sharing and data connections
- Community support
- Our pick
Pro
$18/user/mo billed yearly
Individuals and small teams doing regular analysis.
- $20 of AI credits per user a month
- More AI models to choose from
- Unlimited files, sharing and connections
- Extra privacy controls
Business
$36/user/mo billed yearly
Teams that lean on the AI every day.
- $40 of AI credits per user a month
- Buy more AI credits as you need them
- Everything in Pro
Enterprise
Custom
Larger companies with security and hosting rules.
- Custom AI usage
- Single sign-on
- Option to self-host
- Dedicated support
Which plan should you pick?
Start on the free Personal plan with a real data set. If you use it every week, Pro is enough for most people; move to Business only if you keep running out of AI credits. Monthly billing costs about 10% more than the yearly prices shown.
Prices in USD unless noted, checked 22 October 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before you buy.
Best use cases
Ways Quadratic can slot into your week.
- 1
Monthly sales report from the database
Connect your Postgres or BigQuery data, ask for revenue by product and region with a chart, and refresh it next month instead of rebuilding it.
- 2
Clean a messy export
Drop in a CRM or e-commerce export and ask it to remove duplicates, fix dates and split names, with each step kept as code you can rerun.
- 3
Turn PDF statements into a table
Upload supplier invoices or bank statements and have the figures pulled into rows ready to total and compare.
- 4
Build a simple forecast
Ask for a 12-month cash flow or demand forecast in Python, then tweak the assumptions in normal cells.
How it fits your tech stack
It sits next to Excel or Google Sheets rather than replacing them for everyday lists. Use it for the heavier analysis that needs a database connection or code, and export results back to Excel or CSV when others need them.
Connects to
- Postgres
- MySQL
- Snowflake
- BigQuery
- Supabase
- QuickBooks
- Google Analytics
- Mixpanel
Pros and cons
Pros
- Every AI answer stays as formulas or code you can check and edit
- Python, SQL, JavaScript and formulas in one grid
- Direct database connections, no exporting CSVs
- Handles much larger data sets than Excel or Google Sheets
- Useful free plan and fair entry price
- MCP server and API, so Claude can work with your sheets
Cons
- Much more useful if you can read some Python or SQL
- Overkill if you only need help with the odd formula
- AI credits run out quickly for heavy users
- Small community, so fewer templates and tutorials than Excel or Sheets
- Few independent reviews yet, as it is a newer product
Quadratic alternatives
The closest alternatives to Quadratic in the library, best rated first.
Gamma
4.5
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GPT for Work
4.2
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Why it made the list
It is one of the few AI spreadsheets that keeps every answer as visible, editable code or formulas instead of a black box.
Quadratic FAQ
How much does Quadratic cost?
There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $18/user/mo. Prices checked 22 October 2026 against Quadratic's pricing page.
Is Quadratic free?
Yes, Quadratic has a free option. Start on the free Personal plan with a real data set. If you use it every week, Pro is enough for most people; move to Business only if you keep running out of AI credits. Monthly billing costs about 10% more than the yearly prices shown.
What is Quadratic best for?
Quadratic is best for asking questions of large data sets in plain English, pulling live data from a company database and python and SQL analysis without a separate notebook. Analysts, finance staff and founders who outgrow Excel and want AI to write the analysis in a sheet they can check.
What are the best Quadratic alternatives?
The closest alternatives are Gamma, GPT for Work, Claude Docs & Slides and Gemini in Google Workspace. Gamma is best for pitch decks from notes.
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