Google Sheets
Classic
Free collaborative spreadsheets
The dominant free cloud spreadsheet, now with Gemini AI, for users who don't need Rows' built-in web integrations.
Formulas
Pivot tables
Apps Script
Freemium · from Free
Rows
AI tool
Spreadsheet with AI built in
4.5
Freemium · from $0
Best for Ops and growth teamsOverview
Rows is a modern spreadsheet where an AI assistant writes formulas, classifies data and pulls live data from APIs without add-ins.
Key features
- AI formula writing
- Data enrichment
- Live API integrations
- Shareable dashboards
- Familiar spreadsheet syntax
Pros
- Feels like a spreadsheet
- Strong integrations
- Fast sharing as web apps
Cons
- Not a drop-in for macro-heavy files
- Advanced modelling still favours Excel
Rows screenshot
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Rows replaces
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