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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
1Sourcetable logoSourcetableFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 366.5
2Grist logoGristOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 562.6
3Rows logoRowsFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 355.3
4Microsoft Excel logoMicrosoft ExcelFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 450.3
5Google Sheets logoGoogle SheetsFreeNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 348.9
  1. Sourcetable logo

    1. SourcetableTop pick

    Best for: Spreadsheet users who want AI to do formulas, analysis and charts from connected data

    Free plan + paidWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Quadratic

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

    Pros

    • Natural-language requests for formulas, pivots and charts
    • Data connectors and SQL editor for live data
    • Python toolkit on paid plans

    Cons

    • Credit limits shape how much you can use it
    • AI output needs careful checking
    • Not built for structured records and permissions
    Visit Sourcetable Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Sourcetable a good Quadratic alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 50 credits/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sourcetable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $29 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sourcetable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Python
    Included on Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sourcetable.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Grist logo

    2. Grist

    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)
  3. Rows logo

    3. RowsAcquired

    Best for: Small teams building live reports from SaaS data in a spreadsheet format

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Quadratic

    Integrations-as-functions spreadsheet for lightweight reporting.

    Pros

    • Integrations work like spreadsheet functions
    • Published sheets look clean enough to share as reports
    • AI extracts and analyses data from PDFs and imports

    Cons

    • Future uncertain after joining Superhuman
    • Not a relational database; records and permissions are basic
    • AI task limits are tight on the free plan
    Visit Rows Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Rows a good Quadratic alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    $0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rows.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    $8 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rows.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Superhuman
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rows.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Microsoft Excel logo

    4. Microsoft Excel

    Best for: Analysts and finance teams who need PivotTables, Power Query and large models

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Quadratic

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

    Pros

    • Deepest feature set of any spreadsheet, including Power Query and data models
    • Huge pool of templates, training and people who already know it
    • Free web version for basic editing and co-authoring

    Cons

    • Windows desktop is the most complete; Mac and web lag on some features
    • Large workbooks get slow and are easy to break
    • Full features need a Microsoft 365 subscription
    Visit Microsoft Excel Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    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 Microsoft Excel a good Quadratic alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Worksheet size
    1,048,576 rows by 16,384 columns
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free version
    Excel for the web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app
    Included in Microsoft 365 Personal
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $9.99/month (Microsoft 365 Personal)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Google Sheets logo

    5. Google Sheets

    Best for: Teams sharing trackers, budgets and lists that several people update

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    48.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Quadratic

    Simpler, free and familiar for collaborative work without code.

    Pros

    • Live multi-user editing and cell comments with no file passing
    • Free, with Apps Script automation and many add-ons
    • Edits Excel files directly

    Cons

    • Slows down noticeably with large datasets
    • No equivalent to Excel's Power Query or VBA
    • Offline use needs Chrome or Edge
    Visit Google Sheets Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 Google Sheets a good Quadratic alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Anyone with a Google account
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Excel files
    Convert or edit directly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.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.