What is Sourcetable?
Sourcetable is an AI spreadsheet that combines Excel-style sheets with a chat assistant and Python to analyse data, build charts and create models in plain English. It is a standalone web app rather than an add-on, and it connects directly to databases, APIs and business apps.
The difference from adding a chatbot to Excel is that the AI works on a full spreadsheet with code underneath: you describe what you want, and it writes formulas, runs Python or SQL, cleans data and produces charts in the sheet. Analysts, finance teams and operators use it for financial models, cohort analysis, data cleanup and reporting from connected sources without switching between tools.
Main Features
- Builds formulas, pivots and charts from plain-English requests.
- Runs Python and SQL inside the spreadsheet.
- Connects to databases, APIs and business apps as live data sources.
- Cleans and reshapes messy data on request.
- Runs deep research and premium models on Pro.
- Offers a familiar grid with Excel-style formulas.
- Gives students and faculty 50% off paid plans.
How to Get Started with Sourcetable
- Sign up for free at sourcetable.com.
- Upload a CSV or Excel file, or connect a data source.
- Ask the AI assistant to analyse, clean or chart the data.
- Review the formulas or code it created and share the sheet.
Sourcetable Pricing
The free plan includes 50 credits per month with limited AI messages and data connectors. Pro costs $29 per user per month with 2,000 credits, deep research, premium models, Python and SQL, and Max costs $100 per user per month with 6,000 credits and unlimited AI messages. Extra credits can be bought separately.
Who Should Use It?
- Data analysts who want faster exploratory analysis.
- Finance teams building models and forecasts.
- Operators reporting from SaaS and database sources.
- Students learning data analysis.
- Spreadsheet users who do not write code.
Sourcetable Alternatives
- Julius AI: chat-first data analysis without a spreadsheet grid
- Quadratic: code-native spreadsheet with Python and SQL for technical users
- GPT for Work: add AI to Excel and Google Sheets you already use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sourcetable free?
Yes, Sourcetable has a free plan with 50 credits per month. Pro costs $29 per user per month and Max $100 per user per month.
What is Sourcetable used for?
Sourcetable is used to analyse data, build charts and create financial models in a spreadsheet by asking an AI in plain English. It also runs Python and SQL.
Can Sourcetable open Excel files?
Yes, you can upload Excel and CSV files into Sourcetable. It also connects to databases and apps for live data.
Sourcetable vs Excel Copilot: which is better?
Sourcetable is better if you want Python, SQL and data connectors in one AI spreadsheet, while Copilot suits teams that must stay inside Excel. Sourcetable also has a free plan.