Formulabot
AI-powered formula generator and data analyst for Excel and Google Sheets
About Formulabot
Formulabot (formerly Excel Formula Bot) is an AI data analyst trusted by over 1 million users that generates spreadsheet formulas, analyzes data, creates charts, and converts PDFs to Excel — all through natural language. It works both as a web app and as an add-in for Excel and Google Sheets, letting users describe what they need in plain English and get working formulas instantly.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Trusted by 1M+ users — mature and well-tested formula generation
- Free tier is genuinely useful for basic formula generation and data analysis
- Formula Explainer helps users learn by breaking down complex formulas in plain English
- Affordable pricing at $15/month for unlimited formula generation
- PDF to Excel conversion saves hours on manual data entry
Cons
- Free tier has strict limitations on usage and file sizes
- Formula generation accuracy can vary with highly complex or nested formulas
- Data analysis features are less sophisticated than dedicated BI tools
- Add-in experience is less seamless than native AI integrations like Copilot
Key Features
Formula Generator
Describe what you need in plain English and get working Excel or Google Sheets formulas instantly
Formula Explainer
Paste any complex formula and get a plain-English explanation of what it does
Data Analyzer
Upload files and ask questions in natural language to get insights, charts, and tables
SQL Query Generator
Generate SQL queries from natural language descriptions for database operations
PDF to Excel Converter
Convert PDF documents into workable Excel spreadsheets with AI extraction
Spreadsheet Maker
Convert text descriptions into downloadable spreadsheet templates
Sentiment Analysis
Analyze text data for sentiment, keywords, and language translation
Chart Generation
Create visualizations from data through conversational prompts
Pricing
- Limited formula generation
- Limited file uploads
- Basic data analysis
- Basic visualizations
- Unlimited chat messages
- Unlimited formula generation
- 50MB file uploads
- 5 files per chat
- PDF to Excel conversion
- 30% off annual
- 5,000 monthly enrichments
- 100MB file uploads
- 20 files per chat
- Multi-device usage
- 30% off annual
Best For
Formula Assistance
Generate VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, array formulas, and conditional logic without memorizing syntax
Quick Data Analysis
Upload CSV or Excel files and ask questions to get instant insights and visualizations
PDF Data Extraction
Convert PDF reports, invoices, and statements into workable Excel spreadsheets
Learning Spreadsheets
Use Formula Explainer to understand complex formulas and improve spreadsheet skills
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