Head to head · Data · updated Oct 20, 2026
Rows vs GPT for Work
Rows scores 25 to GPT for Work's 8 on public evidence for spreadsheets & data analysis, and they rank #2 and #3 there. Both are free to start. Numbers below are the same public signals the ranking uses, recomputed nightly — nothing here is sponsored.
Rows
A modern spreadsheet with built-in AI analyst, data integrations and AI formula functions.
+ The AI Analyst reads your tables and suggests summaries and charts, and functions like ASK_OPENAI work right in cells.
− It is yet another spreadsheet to migrate to, and it lacks the depth of Excel for complex models.
GPT for Work
GPT for Sheets, Docs, Excel and Word add-ons that expose OpenAI, Anthropic and other models as spreadsheet functions and bulk tools.
+ Lets you choose the model per task and run bulk prompts over whole ranges with cost estimates up front.
− Requires understanding model pricing, and large jobs can hit rate limits or time out.
Side by side
public evidence| Rows | GPT for Work | |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence score / 100 | 25 | 8 |
| GitHub stars | closed source | closed source |
| Hacker News stories, 30d | 0 | 0 |
| Release-feed mentions, 30d | 1 | 0 |
| Last activity | 0 days ago | – |
| Pricing | Free tier | Free tier · Pay-as-you-go by model usage |
| Platforms | web | web |
| Maker | Rows | Talarian |
Which one?
Pick Rows if
- you want the stronger public evidence (25 vs 8)
Best for a spreadsheet with AI built in.
Pick GPT for Work if
Lets you choose the model per task and run bulk prompts over whole ranges with cost estimates up front.
Best for bulk LLM prompts over spreadsheet ranges.