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Row Zero alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Row Zero 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.

Row Zero compared with 6 alternatives: Equals, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Quadratic, Sourcetable and 1 more.

Row Zero has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Row ZeroThis toolFree plan · from $12/moYesWeb
EqualsFree trial · from $24,000/yrTrial onlyWeb
Google SheetsFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Microsoft ExcelFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
QuadraticFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
SourcetableFree plan · from $29/moYesWeb
VisiDataFreeFreemacOS, Linux

Price against what you get

Row Zero starts at $12 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.

Quadratic scores higher without starting lower. VisiData starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessRow ZeroEqualsGoogle SheetsMicrosoft ExcelQuadraticSourcetableVisiData

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of spreadsheet and database tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Row Zero

  1. Equals

    Spreadsheet connected to business data, with dashboards

    • Equals starts at $24,000 per year, unlimited seats, sold through a demo.
    • Equals has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Row Zero.
    • Equals also covers workflow automation and dashboards.

    Suits: Revenue and sales teams reporting on ARR, pipeline and retention

    Equals vs Row ZeroEquals pricing and details

  2. 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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Google Sheets does not cover reports, which Row Zero does.

    Suits: Teams that edit and review the same spreadsheet together in a browser

    Google Sheets vs Row ZeroGoogle Sheets pricing and details

  3. 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 also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Excel also covers templates.
    • Microsoft Excel does not cover reports, which Row Zero does.

    Suits: People who need a full desktop spreadsheet on Windows or Mac

    Microsoft Excel vs Row ZeroMicrosoft Excel pricing and details

  4. Quadratic

    AI spreadsheet with Python, SQL and live data connections

    • Quadratic starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Quadratic also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Quadratic is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Quadratic does not cover reports, which Row Zero does.

    Suits: Analysts who want Python and SQL next to spreadsheet formulas

    Quadratic vs Row ZeroQuadratic pricing and details

  5. Sourcetable

    AI spreadsheet that queries databases and business apps

    • Sourcetable starts at $29 per user / month.
    • Sourcetable does not cover reports, which Row Zero does.

    Suits: Analysts who want to query databases and SaaS data without writing SQL

    Sourcetable vs Row ZeroSourcetable pricing and details

  6. VisiData

    Terminal spreadsheet-style tool for exploring tabular data

    • VisiData is free.
    • VisiData also lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • VisiData lists no web app, which Row Zero has.
    • VisiData is open source, according to its own site.
    • VisiData does not cover reports, which Row Zero does.

    Suits: Developers and analysts who work in a terminal

    VisiData vs Row ZeroVisiData pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Row Zero

  • The free plan is limited to 1 workbook, and version history and CSV export need Pro.
  • Automated refresh and warehouse write-back need Business ($20 per user / month, billed annually).
  • The page states that Row Zero was acquired by Databricks; check roadmap and pricing before committing.
  • Runs in the browser only; no desktop or mobile apps are listed.
Row Zero pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Row Zero?

The alternatives to Row Zero in this directory are Equals, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Quadratic, Sourcetable and VisiData. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Row Zero.

Is there a free alternative to Row Zero?

Yes. VisiData is free to use. Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Quadratic and Sourcetable have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Row Zero alternatives work on Windows?

The Row Zero listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Excel and Quadratic list one.

Which Row Zero alternatives work on macOS?

The Row Zero listing does not include a macOS app. Microsoft Excel, Quadratic and VisiData list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Row Zero?

VisiData is described as open source on its own site.

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.