Quadratic

Quadratic is an AI-enabled spreadsheet that combines formulas with Python, SQL, JavaScript, AI, and live data connections. Users can ask questions in plain English and have AI create formulas, code, and charts; the resulting analysis can be inspected and edited in spreadsheet cells. It imports CSV, Excel/XLSX, Parquet, PDF, and Google Sheets files, and connects to sources including PostgreSQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, QuickBooks, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Plaid, and Salesforce. Quadratic says a single sheet can hold 100 million rows and it can import multi-gigabyte CSV and Parquet files. Its MCP server enables compatible AI tools to read sheets, write cells and charts, and run Python, SQL, and formulas. The API can trigger AI runs and read or write cells. Quadratic says data is stored and calculations run on the user's computer by default; its cloud service is stated to be SOC 2 and HIPAA compliant. Personal has limited AI use, sharing, files, connections, and support. Pro costs $18.00 per month billed annually and includes $20 in monthly AI credits. Desktop apps are available for macOS and Windows, with a mobile UI for phones.

Quadratic combines spreadsheet editing with code, data connections, and AI analysis. Personal is free with limits, while Pro is listed at $18.00 per month billed annually.

Quadratic suits individuals who want spreadsheet work combined with coding, data connections, and AI-generated analysis. Its Pro, Business, and Enterprise options are presented for shared workspaces, teams needing more AI capacity, and companies seeking custom features or support.

Overview

Quadratic is a spreadsheet built for people who want formulas and programming tools in the same workspace. It suits individuals and teams working with connected or large datasets, especially when they want to inspect and revise AI-generated analysis. Its range is a strength; the trade-off is that sharing and AI capacity depend on the plan.

Users can ask questions in plain English and have AI generate formulas, code, or charts, then inspect and edit the results in spreadsheet cells. That makes the AI more useful for work that needs review than a black-box answer, though it still leaves users responsible for checking the analysis.

Quadratic says one sheet can hold 100 million rows and supports multi-GB CSV and Parquet imports. It also imports Excel/XLSX, PDF, and Google Sheets, and exports Excel/XLSX, CSV, Quadratic/Grid, PNG, and PDF. Connections include PostgreSQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, QuickBooks, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Plaid, and Salesforce. Compatible AI tools can work with sheets through its MCP server, while the API can trigger AI runs and read or write cells.

Key features

• AI-assisted spreadsheets: Plain-English prompts can produce formulas, code, and charts. Editable results are a practical advantage when analysis needs checking or refinement.
• Programming and data connections: Python, SQL, JavaScript, and live connections extend the familiar spreadsheet model. This breadth is useful for data-heavy workflows, but may be unnecessary for simple personal budgeting or lists.
• Large-file support: The stated capacity of 100 million rows per sheet and multi-GB CSV and Parquet imports make Quadratic worth considering for datasets beyond ordinary workbook scale.
• Automation: The MCP server lets compatible AI tools read sheets, write cells and charts, and run Python, SQL, and formulas. The API can trigger AI runs and read or write spreadsheet cells.

Pricing

Quadratic is freemium, with no free trial. Personal is the starting point for individuals: it has limited AI usage, sharing, files, connections, and support. Those caps make it a constrained option for ongoing collaborative work.

Pro costs $18 a month billed annually. It includes $20 in AI credits per month, additional privacy controls, and unlimited sharing, files, and connections. It is the clearest fit for shared-workspace users who need fewer restrictions, but the annual billing term is a commitment.

Business costs $36 a month billed annually. It includes $40 in AI credits per month, the Pro features, and the ability to purchase additional AI credits on demand. Teams with higher AI usage have a reason to step up; those who do not need extra credits may find Pro sufficient.

Enterprise has custom pricing and includes custom AI usage, Single Sign-On, a self-hosting option, and dedicated support. That package is aimed at companies needing those controls rather than individuals or small groups.

Platforms

Quadratic supports Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web, API, and self-hosted deployments. Its changelog describes a mobile UI for phones and standalone desktop apps for macOS and Windows. Self-hosting is offered for Business and Enterprise, with AWS and Docker as supported providers.

Who it's for

Quadratic is a strong fit for analysts and data-minded teams that want spreadsheet editing alongside code, live connections, and AI-assisted work they can inspect. It is less compelling for people who only need basic spreadsheet tasks, or for users who need generous collaboration and AI capacity without an annual paid plan.

Pros and cons

• Pro: AI-generated formulas, code, and charts remain editable in cells, so users can review and refine the output.
• Pro: Large stated sheet capacity, multi-GB CSV and Parquet imports, and a broad set of file and service connections suit data-intensive workflows.
• Pro: MCP and API access create routes for compatible tools and integrations to work with spreadsheet contents.
• Con: Personal limits AI usage, sharing, files, connections, and support, restricting its usefulness for sustained team work.
• Con: Pro and Business prices are billed annually, and Business is a sizable step up for teams that need more AI credits.

Alternatives

SheetFactorys is worth considering for users who want a free plan with a trial, but its free tier caps formula generations and data cleanings at five per day, limits data to 50 rows, and allows one dashboard per month.

remio is another freemium alternative, with a free tier offering 500 AI credits per month and apps for desktop and mobile platforms.

Rows is an option for API-oriented users seeking a free tier; its free plan includes five AI Tasks per month.

GPTExcel offers a free tier with up to 90 credits per month via daily check-in and web and API platforms, making it an alternative for users focused on that credit-based setup.

ChatGPT for Excel is a freemium web alternative for users who want to consider a spreadsheet tool with limited free access.

Pelayar AI Spreadsheet Agent is a freemium web and API alternative with a Starter tier that specifies credits and agent-chat allowances.

Formula Bot (now Better Analyst) is a web-based freemium alternative with a free plan and a Starter tier priced at $20 a month.

Bricks is a web alternative with a free plan that includes 20 AI messages per month, AI dashboards and reports, visualization, analysis, and chat with data.

For broader browsing, see Spreadsheet apps, AI Spreadsheet Tools, and AI Data Analysis Tools.

Verdict

Choose Quadratic if your spreadsheet work benefits from code, live data, and AI output that remains open to inspection and editing. Its capacity and integration options give data-heavy users a persuasive reason to adopt it. Look elsewhere if your needs are basic, or if the limits of Personal and annual billing on paid plans do not suit your budget or workflow.