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Equals alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Equals alternative for most people is Google Sheets (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of spreadsheet and database tools. It's also the best free one.
Equals compared with 7 alternatives: Row Zero, Sourcetable, Quadratic, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel and 2 more.
Equals is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24,000 per year, unlimited seats, sold through a demo. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| EqualsThis tool | Free trial · from $24,000/yr | Trial only | Web |
| Row Zero | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web |
| Sourcetable | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Quadratic | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Google Sheets | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Excel | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| GRID | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| Numerous | From $8/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Equals starts at $2,000 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Row Zero, Sourcetable, Quadratic, Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
Numerous starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Equals
Row Zero
Cloud spreadsheet for very large files and warehouse data
- Row Zero starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Row Zero has a free plan, which Equals lacks.
- Row Zero does not cover workflow automation and dashboards, which Equals does.
Suits: Analysts opening CSV or Parquet files that exceed Excel's row limit
Sourcetable
AI spreadsheet that queries databases and business apps
- Sourcetable starts at $29 per user / month.
- Sourcetable has a free plan, which Equals lacks.
- Sourcetable does not cover workflow automation, reports and dashboards, which Equals does.
Suits: Analysts who want to query databases and SaaS data without writing SQL
Quadratic
AI spreadsheet with Python, SQL and live data connections
- Quadratic starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Quadratic has a free plan, which Equals lacks.
- Quadratic also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Quadratic is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Quadratic does not cover workflow automation, reports and dashboards, which Equals does.
Suits: Analysts who want Python and SQL next to spreadsheet formulas
Google Sheets
Browser-based spreadsheet, free with a Google Account
- Google Sheets starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Google Sheets has a free plan, which Equals lacks.
- Google Sheets also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Google Sheets does not cover workflow automation, reports and dashboards, which Equals does.
Suits: Teams that edit and review the same spreadsheet together in a browser
Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet app sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
- Microsoft Excel starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Microsoft Excel has a free plan, which Equals lacks.
- Microsoft Excel also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Excel also covers templates.
- Microsoft Excel does not cover workflow automation, reports and dashboards, which Equals does.
Suits: People who need a full desktop spreadsheet on Windows or Mac
GRID
Spreadsheet engine and agent tools for developers building products
- GRID also covers AI agents.
- GRID does not cover workflow automation, reports and dashboards, which Equals does.
Suits: Developers building financial or analytical products on top of workbooks
Numerous
AI add-on for Google Sheets and Excel using a =AI function
- Numerous starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- Numerous also covers chat assistant.
- Numerous does not cover workflow automation, reports and dashboards, which Equals does.
Suits: Marketers generating ad copy and keyword lists in a sheet
Limits worth knowing in Equals
- Pricing starts at $24,000 a year and every plan is bought through a demo; there is no self-serve or free plan.
- Each plan limits connectors (3, 5 or unlimited), and refresh speed (6 hours, 1 hour or 15 minutes) rises with the tier.
- AI use beyond the included monthly spend is billed by usage.
- Browser-based only; no desktop or mobile apps are listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Equals?
The alternatives to Equals in this directory are Row Zero, Sourcetable, Quadratic, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, GRID and Numerous. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Equals.
Is there a free alternative to Equals?
Yes. Row Zero, Sourcetable, Quadratic, Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Equals alternatives work on Windows?
The Equals listing does not include a Windows app. Quadratic and Microsoft Excel list one.
Which Equals alternatives work on macOS?
The Equals listing does not include a macOS app. Quadratic and Microsoft Excel list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.