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Sourcetable alternatives
Sourcetable compared with 4 alternatives: Quadratic, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel and Grist.
Sourcetable has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per user / month. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SourcetableThis tool | 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 |
| Grist | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Sourcetable
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Quadratic
AI spreadsheet with Python, SQL and live data connections
- Quadratic starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Sourcetable starts at $29 per user / month.
- Only Quadratic lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Quadratic is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Analysts who want Python and SQL next to spreadsheet formulas
- Free plan · from $7/mo
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). Sourcetable starts at $29 per user / month.
- Only Google Sheets lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Teams that edit and review the same spreadsheet together in a browser
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
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). Sourcetable starts at $29 per user / month.
- Only Microsoft Excel lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Excel also covers templates.
Suits: People who need a full desktop spreadsheet on Windows or Mac
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Grist
Open-source relational spreadsheet with Python formulas
- Grist starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Sourcetable starts at $29 per user / month.
- Only Grist lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Grist is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Grist also covers databases.
Suits: Spreadsheet users who have outgrown a single sheet and need linked tables
Limits worth knowing in Sourcetable
- AI use is metered in credits: 50 a month on the free Regular plan, 2,000 on Pro and 6,000 on Max, with extra credits sold in one-time packs from $10.
- Deep Research, premium AI models, the Python toolkit and the SQL editor need the Pro plan.
- It runs in the browser only; on phones the vendor describes viewing workbooks and quick edits rather than the full experience.
- The pricing page lists monthly prices only, and the vendor's FAQ page quotes a different Pro price ($20 a month).
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sourcetable?
The alternatives to Sourcetable in this directory are Quadratic, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel and Grist. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sourcetable.
Is there a free alternative to Sourcetable?
Yes. Quadratic, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel and Grist have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Sourcetable alternatives work on Windows?
The Sourcetable listing does not include a Windows app. Quadratic, Microsoft Excel and Grist list one.
Which Sourcetable alternatives work on macOS?
The Sourcetable listing does not include a macOS app. Quadratic, Microsoft Excel and Grist list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Sourcetable?
Grist 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 Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.