Category · 11 tools · 3 comparisons
Spreadsheet and database software
Tools for organizing, analyzing, and sharing business data in spreadsheets and databases.
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At a glance
- Tools tracked
- 11
- Entry plans
- $6–$49/mo
- Typical entry plan
- $16.67/mo
- Free plan
- 9 of 11
- Cheapest paid
- Rows, $6/mo
- Best value score
- LibreOffice Calc, 10/10
Every tool we cover
Price tracker →| Tool | Score | From | Top listed plan | Free plan | Trial | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AirtableAirtable | 7.3 | $20/mo | $45/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 LibreOffice CalcLibreOffice Calc | 7.3 | Free* | — | Yes | — | Review |
 QuadraticQuadratic | 7.2 | $18/mo | $36/mo | Yes | — | Review |
 Excel Price FeedExcel Price Feed | 7.1 | $13.75/mo | $22.92/mo | No | 10 days | ReviewPricing |
 RowsRows | 7.0 | $6/mo | $59/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricing |
 GristGrist | 7.0 | $8/mo | $24/mo | Yes | 30 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 CoefficientCoefficient | 7.0 | $40.67/mo* | $82.17/mo | Yes | 30 days | ReviewPricing |
 Row ZeroRow Zero | 7.0 | $12/mo | $20/mo | Yes | — | Review |
 MacabacusMacabacus | 6.5 | $16.67/mo* | $30/mo | No | 14 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 GridGrid | 6.2 | $49/mo* | $215/mo | Yes | 7 days | ReviewPricingAlternatives |
 LidoLido | 6.2 | $29/mo* | $583.33/mo | Yes | — | ReviewPricing |
* Lower confidence: the vendor's pricing page couldn't be read directly or didn't list every price, so the figure was compiled from other public sources and may be incomplete. Check the vendor's page before you buy.
Head-to-head
Highest scored
AirtableAirtable
Airtable earns its price for collaborative workflows, not for a personal spreadsheet.
LibreOffice CalcLibreOffice Calc
A free spreadsheet for analysis and visuals, with reported friction for some advanced tasks.
QuadraticQuadratic
Strong for data-heavy spreadsheet work; price and AI allowances deserve a close look.
Spreadsheet and database software: quick answers
How much does spreadsheet and database software cost?
Paid plans for the 11 spreadsheet and database tools we track start between $6 and $49 a month, and the typical entry plan is about $16.67 a month. 9 of them have a free plan. Prices are the vendors' own, checked Nov 7, 2026; most quote the per-month price when billed annually.
Which spreadsheet and database tool is the cheapest?
Which spreadsheet and database tools have a free plan?
Airtable, LibreOffice Calc, Quadratic, Rows, Grist, Coefficient, Row Zero, Grid and Lido have a free plan. Excel Price Feed and Macabacus offer a free trial instead. Free plans are usually capped on usage, seats or features; each review lists the limits.
Which spreadsheet and database tool scores highest in our reviews?
Airtable scores highest at 7.3/10. Airtable earns its price for collaborative workflows, not for a personal spreadsheet. On value for money alone, LibreOffice Calc rates best (10/10).