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Which AI helps me with spreadsheets?

Formulas, clean-up and analysis by asking in plain English. Last reviewed · Scored with the general rubric

How to read this: scores are editorial estimates from public information and documented capabilities. We did not run these tools, so every score is labelled Docs-only. Prices are as reported and may be out of date.

Best pick Docs-only

Gemini in Google Workspace

78of 100

Roundups recommend using the AI inside the spreadsheet you already have. Gemini in Sheets is reported as included from Business Standard ($14/user/mo, annual).

Best for
Google Sheets users
Watch out
Needs Google Workspace.
Price (as reported)
Plan-dependent. One roundup lists Gemini in Sheets as included from Business Standard at $14/user/month billed annually. Check Google's plan page.
Links
Official site · Sources and details
Price varies by plan
Score breakdown
Output quality for the job22/30
Ease for a non-developer14/15
Value for money11/15
Reliability and vendor stability9/10
Privacy and data control6/10
Integrations and ecosystem8/10
Momentum8/10

Runners-up

Copilot in Excel for Microsoft 365 users. Business access reported from about $18/user/mo.

Best for
Excel users
Watch out
Needs a paid Copilot licence.
Price (as reported)
Business access reported from about $18/user/month. Verify with Microsoft.
Links
Official site · Sources and details
Score breakdown
Output quality for the job22/30
Ease for a non-developer12/15
Value for money9/15
Reliability and vendor stability9/10
Privacy and data control7/10
Integrations and ecosystem10/10
Momentum8/10
#3 Docs-only

Julius AI

71of 100

A specialist for messy CSV and Excel files, with charts. Free tier; $16/mo billed annually.

Best for
Deeper analysis of uploaded data
Watch out
Uploads data to a third party. A young, smaller vendor.
Price (as reported)
Reported: free tier; $20/mo monthly or $16/mo annual.
Links
Official site · Sources and details
Score breakdown
Output quality for the job23/30
Ease for a non-developer13/15
Value for money11/15
Reliability and vendor stability6/10
Privacy and data control6/10
Integrations and ecosystem5/10
Momentum7/10

Compared

#ToolScoreBest forEvidence
1Gemini in Google Workspace78Google Sheets usersDocs-only
2Microsoft Copilot (PowerPoint and Excel)77Excel usersDocs-only
3Julius AI71Deeper analysis of uploaded dataDocs-only

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