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Quadratic alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Quadratic: most useful for people comfortable writing code, and browser performance limits for very large models. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Quadratic, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Sourcetable currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Grist logoGristOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 562.6
  1. Grist logo

    1. GristTop pick

    Best for: Analysts and organisations that want an open-source spreadsheet-database with strict sharing controls

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Quadratic

    Open-source spreadsheet-database with Python formulas and access rules.

    Pros

    • Python formulas alongside spreadsheet functions
    • Row- and column-level access rules for safe sharing
    • Apache-licensed core that is easy to self-host

    Cons

    • Interface feels utilitarian next to Airtable or SmartSuite
    • Fewer native integrations; many connections go through the API or webhooks
    • Documents slow down with very large datasets
    Visit Grist Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Grist a good Quadratic alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getgrist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $10/user/month ($8 billed annually)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getgrist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Formulas
    Excel functions and Python
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getgrist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days of Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getgrist.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Quadratic alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Sourcetable logo

Best Quadratic alternative for most people

Sourcetable

AI-first spreadsheet that leans more on chat than on writing code.

Grist logo

Best Quadratic alternative for a free option

Grist

Open-source spreadsheet-database with Python formulas and access rules.

Rows logo

Best Quadratic alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Rows

Integrations-as-functions spreadsheet for lightweight reporting.

Grist logo

Best Quadratic alternative for open source

Grist

Open-source spreadsheet-database with Python formulas and access rules.

Grist logo

Best Quadratic alternative for self-hosting

Grist

Open-source spreadsheet-database with Python formulas and access rules.

Microsoft Excel logo

Best Quadratic alternative for Mac

Microsoft Excel

Industry standard with Python in Excel for teams already on Microsoft 365.

Microsoft Excel logo

Best Quadratic alternative for Windows

Microsoft Excel

Industry standard with Python in Excel for teams already on Microsoft 365.

Google Sheets logo

Best Quadratic alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Sheets

Simpler, free and familiar for collaborative work without code.

Sourcetable logo

Best Quadratic alternative for working in the browser

Sourcetable

AI-first spreadsheet that leans more on chat than on writing code.

Quadratic alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Quadratic?

Sourcetable ranks first right now. AI-first spreadsheet that leans more on chat than on writing code. Grist and Rows follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Quadratic?

Yes. Sourcetable (free plan + paid), Grist (open source), Rows (free plan + paid) and Microsoft Excel (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Quadratic?

Yes: Grist. Grist can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Quadratic?

The complaints we hear most: most useful for people comfortable writing code; browser performance limits for very large models; self-hosting only on the Enterprise plan.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Quadratic, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.