Best AI for data and spreadsheets

Analyze CSVs, write formulas and make charts by asking in plain English.

This featured slot is available to tool makers who fit this use case. Clearly labeled, always separate from our picks.

Our picks

1. ChatGPT
OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant with chat, images, voice and search.
Verdict: Top pick: upload a file and it runs real Python to analyze and chart it.
2. Claude
Anthropic's AI assistant, strong at long documents, writing and code.
Verdict: Great at explaining data and writing formulas; can also run analysis on uploads.
3. Julius AI
Chat with spreadsheets and data files to get analysis and charts.
Verdict: Built only for data analysis, with a friendlier workflow for non-coders.
4. Microsoft 365 Copilot (Excel)
Copilot inside Excel for formulas, analysis and charts on your workbooks.
Verdict: Best when the work lives in Excel already; requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot plan.
5. Gemini
Google's AI assistant with huge context windows and Google integration.
Verdict: The natural pick inside Google Sheets.

Picks are editorial and not paid. Pricing and features change often — check each official site.