Quadratic vs RowSpeak
Plans, free access, limits and intended use side by side, taken from each vendor’s own pages. No score and no winner: the facts show where the two differ.
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Browser spreadsheet with Python, SQL and JavaScript cells and an AI chat that writes the code
Spreadsheet analysis with a file reconciliation check
- Free access
- Quadratic: Free access
- RowSpeak: Free access
- Paid from
- Quadratic: USD 20 per user per month billed monthly
- RowSpeak: No fixed price listed
- Plans listed
- Quadratic: 5
- RowSpeak: 4
- Public API
- Quadratic: Yes
- RowSpeak: No
Where Quadratic and RowSpeak differ
- APIOnly Quadratic lists a public API.
- Pricing checkPrices confirmed for Quadratic; prices not confirmed for RowSpeak.
- PlansQuadratic lists 5 plans and RowSpeak lists 4.
Head to head
Each value from the tool’s profile and the vendor’s own pages
| Quadratic | Fact | RowSpeak |
|---|---|---|
| Access and price | ||
| Free access availablePersonal | Free accessSame | Free access available |
| USD 20 per user per month billed monthlyPro · or $18 per user per month billed annually | Lowest listed paid plan | No fixed price listed |
| Free plan; Pro from $18/user/month billed annually | Pricing model | Paid billing currency not confirmed |
| 5 | Plans listedDiffers | 4 |
| Yes | Public APIDiffers | No |
| Not confirmed | Card to start | Not required |
| Not confirmed | Open source | No |
| What it is for | ||
| Spreadsheet analysis that mixes formulas with Python or SQL | Built for | People reviewing spreadsheet exports before sharing a report |
| Data & spreadsheets | CategorySame | Data & spreadsheets |
| Platforms |
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| Works with | Not listed |
| How current | ||
| Profile sources checked | ||
| Prices confirmed · Oct 24, 2026 | Pricing checkDiffers | Prices not confirmed · Sep 27, 2026 |
Official source check for both tools. No hands-on testing and no score: “Differs” marks a documented difference, not a better tool.
Plans and prices
Quadratic
Prices confirmed · Oct 24, 2026- PersonalFree
- ProUSD 20 per user per month billed monthlyor $18 per user per month billed annually
- BusinessUSD 40 per user per month billed monthlyor $36 per user per month billed annually
- EnterpriseCustom pricing
- EducationFree with an eligible institution email
RowSpeak
Prices not confirmed · Sep 27, 2026- FreeFree
- Essential annualListed $99 per yearcurrency unspecified, billed annually
- Professional annualListed $299 per yearcurrency unspecified, billed annually
- Premium annualListed $599 per yearcurrency unspecified, billed annually
Strengths and limits
Quadratic
Strengths
- Code and formulas in one grid: Cells can run Python, SQL, JavaScript or formulas and reference each other.
- Published model list: The documentation names the default model and which models need a paid plan.
- API and MCP access: A Developer API and a hosted MCP server expose the same file operations to scripts and AI agents.
Limits to plan around
- No export on Personal: The plan table lists Excel, CSV and .grid export only on Pro and Business.
- Free AI limit not published: Personal has a monthly AI message limit with no number stated.
- Purchases are non-refundable: The terms say all purchases are non-refundable.
RowSpeak
Strengths
- Existing-file workflow: An exported workbook can be the starting point.
- Reviewable tables: Inspect rows before accepting a chart or report.
- Multiple input types: PDF and image tables can enter the same analysis workflow.
Limits to plan around
- Manual data handoff: Direct Sheets, Analytics and database connectors are described as coming soon.
- Free export uncertainty: The Free pricing description does not explicitly assign workbook download rights.
- Retention wording differs: Confirm archive requirements rather than relying on conflicting provider descriptions.
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