Last updated – October 2025
| Tool | Cost | Key Features | Expanded Use Cases | Security & Privacy | Best Fit For |
| Julius.ai | Free tier: ~15 prompts/month; paid via ChatGPT Plus plugin (pricing not specified) | AI-powered data analyst; handles CSV, Excel, Google Sheets; SOC 2 Type II & TX-RAMP compliant | – Quickly summarize trends in survey or program data without writing code- Build simple charts or pivot tables from large spreadsheets in minutes – Answer “what if” questions on datasets (e.g., projecting future outcomes) – Automate repetitive data cleaning steps – Enable non-technical staff to run ad hoc analysis during meetings | SOC 2 Type II & TX-RAMP compliant; data encrypted in transit and at rest; complies with U.S. state-level security requirements for gov/edu contracts | Nonprofits, government agencies, or researchers needing secure, code-free data analysis |
| Quadratic | Personal: FreePro: $18/user/month (annual)Enterprise: Custom | AI-enabled spreadsheet + IDE; natural-language insights, charts, SQL/Python/JS code cells; DB/API connectors | – Merge and analyze datasets from multiple sources in one workspace – Use natural language to write SQL queries without manual coding – Run Python or JavaScript to automate financial modeling or data transformations – Build custom dashboards that update from live APIs – Enable both technical and non-technical users to collaborate on the same analysis | SOC 2 Type II & HIPAA compliant; encryption at rest and in transit; role-based access controls; audit logs available | Data-heavy teams with mixed skill levels who need both spreadsheet and coding power in one place |
| Powerdrill | Free tier; Plus: $9.90/month; Pro: $29.90/month | Upload & analyze data (CSV, PDF, images); auto-generated reports; multimedia analysis | – Upload program reports or grant documents and extract key metrics instantly – Turn meeting notes or transcripts into thematic summaries with visuals – Process and analyze mixed data formats (images, text, CSV) in one place – Generate charts and slide decks for presentations from raw data – Run quick exploratory analysis before deciding on deeper statistical methods | HTTPS encryption for uploads; claims data is not used for training; no SOC/HIPAA attestation listed publicly | Organizations needing quick, multi-format analysis and automated reports without heavy compliance needs |
| Formula Bot | Free with optional paid features | AI-generated spreadsheet formulas from plain-English prompts; formula explanations, classification, sentiment analysis | – Convert plain -English requests into Excel/Sheets formulas instantly – Troubleshoot broken or complex formulas with AI explanations – Automate categorization or classification of entries in spreadsheets – Perform quick sentiment analysis on qualitative feedback – Assist staff with limited Excel skills in building functional sheets | Uses Google/Microsoft Marketplace privacy frameworks; inherits Sheets/Excel security; no independent SOC/HIPAA certification found | Teams heavily reliant on Excel/Sheets who want to boost productivity and formula accuracy |
| Airtable | Free (up to 5 users)Team: $20–24/user/moBusiness: $45–54/user/moEnterprise: Custom | Hybrid spreadsheet–database; rich fields; collaboration; automations; API; optional AI add-on ($6/user/mo) | – Manage program participants and track services delivered over time – Create an internal CRM to manage partner relationships – Build grant tracking dashboards with deadlines and status updates – Automate data entry from forms, emails, or other tools – Use the AI add-on to generate summaries, categorize records, or draft communications directly in the database | SOC 2 Type II certified; GDPR, CCPA compliant; SSO/SAML on higher tiers; encryption in transit/at rest; optional HIPAA BAA on Enterprise | Organizations needing a collaborative, database-driven workspace with automation and integration capabilities |