# Rows: what it does, who it is for and alternatives

> Rows: An online spreadsheet with a built-in AI Analyst. Import a CSV or connect tools like HubSpot, Google Analytics or Google Ads, then ask questions…

Source: https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/rows · Updated 2026-10-20 · Free from Stepthrough (https://learn.ynteractive.com)

Updated October 20, 2026 · By [Robert Breen](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/about)

An online spreadsheet with a built-in AI Analyst. Import a CSV or connect tools like HubSpot, Google Analytics or Google Ads, then ask questions about your numbers in plain English.

[Data & spreadsheets](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/data-spreadsheets) · Free plan

Official site: [rows.com](https://rows.com)

## What Rows does

You can type = in a cell and describe what you need, and Rows AI writes formulas, joins tables, builds charts, forecasts and tags text. It imports data from social media, ad platforms, data warehouses and websites, refreshes it on a schedule, and turns PDFs, invoices and screenshots into tables. Reports and dashboards can be shared or embedded. Rows says it has joined Superhuman.

## Who Rows is for

- Marketing analysts
- Financial analysts
- Founders
- Agency account managers

## Key features

- AI in the cell for formulas, charts, pivots and what-if analysis
- Built-in integrations that refresh data automatically
- Extract tables from PDFs, invoices and images
- Built-in Python for cohorts, forecasts and stats without code
- Shareable, embeddable reports and dashboards

## Privacy and data

Lists Rows GmbH in Berlin as the data controller under the GDPR in its privacy policy. Source: [Rows’s own page](https://rows.com/privacy). Before you put client data in, check your company’s AI rules and the plan’s data settings.

## Learn Rows free on Stepthrough

- Guide: [Tableau alternatives](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/alternatives/tableau)
- Glossary: [Rows](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/glossary/rows-spreadsheet)

## Alternatives to Rows

Other AI data and spreadsheet tools in the directory.

- [**Coefficient**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/coefficient) Free plan Pulls live data from CRMs, databases and other sheets into Google Sheets and Excel and refreshes it on a schedule. The free plan refreshes by hand; automatic refresh needs a paid plan.
- [**Docparser**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/docparser) Free trial Pull data out of PDFs, Word files and scanned documents such as invoices and bank statements, then send it to Excel, Google Sheets or other apps. Free trial, no credit card.
- [**Julius AI**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/julius-ai) Free plan Upload a spreadsheet and ask questions to get charts, analysis and forecasts in plain English.
- [**Airtable**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/airtable) Free plan A database that feels like a spreadsheet, with AI fields that summarize, tag and draft for every row.
- [**Microsoft Power BI**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/microsoft-power-bi) Free plan Dashboards and reports from your business data, with Copilot to build visuals and explain numbers.
- [**Tableau**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/tableau) Free trial Visual analytics and dashboards, with AI that explains data and answers questions.

[All 31 AI data and spreadsheet tools](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/data-spreadsheets)

## Frequently asked questions

**What is Rows?**

An online spreadsheet with a built-in AI Analyst. Import a CSV or connect tools like HubSpot, Google Analytics or Google Ads, then ask questions about your numbers in plain English. You can type = in a cell and describe what you need, and Rows AI writes formulas, joins tables, builds charts, forecasts and tags text. It imports data from social media, ad platforms, data warehouses and websites, refreshes it on a schedule, and turns PDFs, invoices and screenshots into tables. Reports and dashboards can be shared or embedded. Rows says it has joined Superhuman.

**Who is Rows for?**

Rows fits marketing analysts, financial analysts, founders and agency account managers, and other office teams with the same job to do.

**Is Rows free?**

Rows has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit.

**What are some alternatives to Rows?**

Other AI data and spreadsheet tools include Coefficient, Docparser, Julius AI, Airtable and Microsoft Power BI.

**Is Rows safe for work data?**

Lists Rows GmbH in Berlin as the data controller under the GDPR in its privacy policy. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data.

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Checked against Rows’s official site on October 20, 2026: [source 1](https://rows.com/product), [source 2](https://rows.com/ai), [source 3](https://rows.com/privacy). Spotted something out of date? Email [rbreen@ynteractive.com](mailto:rbreen@ynteractive.com). Listings are free; [submit your AI tool](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/submit).

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