OpenAI
ChatGPT
A general-purpose AI assistant that can help with spreadsheet formulas and data analysis by uploading files.
Built on: OpenAI GPT-6 family (Luna, Sol, Astra) and GPT-6.1 Sol; available models vary by plan
Our editorial assessment, based on the public sources listed below. Last reviewed .
- Task rank
- #3
- Tier
- A
- Score
- 84.8
Strengths
- Accepts uploaded Excel or CSV files for analysis and questioning.
- Provides general spreadsheet formula help and data analysis across platforms.
- Offers a capable free tier for one-off analysis and quick formula writing.
Considerations
- Cannot run directly inside your spreadsheet.
- Requires uploading your file fresh for every new session.
- Workflow involves constant copy-pasting between the chat and spreadsheet.
Price
Free / $20 per month for Plus
Shown for reference — price is not part of the score.
Score breakdown
- Performance
- 85.0
- 55% of score
- Reputation
- 83.0
- 35% of score
- Recency
- 90.0
- 10% of score
The overall score combines these sub-scores using the weights shown. How we score →
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
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Checked against the sources listed below.
Sources
- Excel AI Data Analysis Tools: 10 Compared (2026) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Autosheet blog: AI tools for Excel and Google Sheets (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- ChatGPT (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- GPT for Work Blog (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Best AI Tools for Excel and Spreadsheets in 2026 (rework.com) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
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Alternatives in Excel / Spreadsheet
- #1Microsoft CopilotSScore 89.0An AI assistant integrated directly into Microsoft Excel for formula generation, data analysis, and chart creation.
- #2Claude for ExcelSScore 88.5An AI assistant that brings Anthropic's Claude model into Excel for finance and analysis workflows.
- #4Gemini for Google SheetsAScore 84.2Google's integrated AI assistant for its Workspace suite, available in a Google Sheets sidebar.