What is Bricks?
Bricks is an AI data analyst that turns CSV, Excel or PDF data into dashboards and reports in about a minute, for teams without data skills. It is made by Bricks, a startup that has launched several times on Product Hunt. You upload a file or connect a source, and Bricks generates charts, summaries and a styled report without manual chart building.
The pitch is speed and presentation. Instead of building a dashboard in a BI tool, you ask Bricks questions in plain language and it designs the visuals, applies a theme and writes the narrative. Reports can be exported to PDF, PowerPoint, Excel or HTML, and higher plans export to Tableau or Power BI and embed dashboards in other sites. Common uses are monthly business reviews, marketing and sales reports, survey analysis and client reporting for agencies.
Main Features
- Creates dashboards and reports from CSV, Excel and PDF files.
- Answers questions about your data in plain language.
- Designs charts and layouts automatically with brand themes.
- Exports reports to PDF, PowerPoint, Excel and HTML on paid plans.
- Exports to Tableau and Power BI and embeds dashboards on Pro.
- Shares workspaces with teams of up to 200 people.
How to Get Started with Bricks
- Create a free account at thebricks.com.
- Upload a spreadsheet or PDF, or connect a data source.
- Ask Bricks for the dashboard or report you need.
- Adjust the theme and export or share the result.
Bricks Pricing
The Free plan includes 20 AI messages per month, AI dashboards and reports, and up to 3 team members. Premium costs $25 per month or $17.50 per month billed yearly for 200 AI messages and file exports. Pro costs $100 per month or $70 billed yearly with unlimited AI messages and advanced connectors, and Enterprise is by quote.
Who Should Use It?
- Managers who need reports without learning a BI tool.
- Marketing and sales teams preparing monthly reviews.
- Agencies producing client reports.
- Founders presenting metrics to investors.
- Researchers summarizing survey results.
Bricks Alternatives
- Julius AI: deeper statistical analysis through chat
- Quadratic: AI spreadsheet with Python and SQL for analysts
- ThoughtSpot: enterprise search-driven analytics on live warehouses
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bricks free?
Yes, Bricks has a free plan with 20 AI messages per month. Premium starts at $17.50 per month billed yearly.
What is Bricks used for?
Bricks is used to turn raw data files into dashboards and written reports with AI. Teams use it for business reviews, client reports and survey analysis.
Can Bricks export to PowerPoint?
Yes. Paid plans export reports to PDF, PPTX, XLSX and HTML, and Pro adds Tableau and Power BI exports.
Bricks vs Julius AI: which is better?
Bricks is better for polished, shareable reports and dashboards, while Julius AI is better for deeper analysis and statistics. Pick Bricks if presentation matters most.