Equals

Equals is a modern spreadsheet with live data connections and an AI analyst that answers questions directly from your connected data.

Overview

Equals reinvents the spreadsheet for analysts: it connects directly to databases and SaaS tools so models refresh with live data, and its AI analyst writes formulas, builds analyses, and answers questions in plain language. Unlike legacy spreadsheets, Equals supports SQL queries inside cells, versioned snapshots, and shared models that never go stale. Finance and data teams use it to replace fragile CSV exports with always-current analysis. The AI layer accelerates formula writing and ad-hoc questions without leaving the grid.

Equals targets the analyst’s daily friction: models built on stale CSV exports, formulas nobody dares touch, and questions that queue behind whoever knows SQL. Live connections keep spreadsheets current without manual refresh rituals, and the AI analyst closes the skill gap — it writes the formula, drafts the analysis, or answers the question in plain language. SQL-in-cells means analysts blend database queries with grid calculation in one document, and versioned snapshots preserve how numbers looked at decision time. For finance teams, the appeal is a single surface where FP&A models refresh from the warehouse and still behave like spreadsheets. The trade-off versus Excel is ecosystem maturity — Equals is younger and smaller — but for teams whose spreadsheets depend on live data, that is the right axis to optimize.

Key Features

• Live connections to databases and SaaS sources refreshing models automatically
• AI analyst that writes formulas and answers data questions in plain language
• SQL-in-spreadsheet querying with full spreadsheet functionality
• Versioned snapshots and model sharing for team collaboration
• Audit-friendly formula history and cell-level lineage
• Templates for financial models, KPI tracking, and reporting

Pricing

Equals is a paid product with per-user subscriptions tiered by data connections and features, aimed at professional analysts and finance teams. Higher plans add enterprise security, more connections, and dedicated support.

Who Is It For

It is built for financial analysts, data teams, and operators who live in spreadsheets but need live data and AI assistance. It suits teams that have outgrown static Excel exports but still want the grid interface.

FAQ

Is Equals free to use?

Equals is a paid professional tool, though trials are available for teams to evaluate live connections and the AI analyst. Pricing is per user with tiered plans matched to the number of data sources and collaboration features.

Does Equals offer an API?

Yes. Equals connects to data sources through native integrations and offers programmatic access for embedding and automation. Its data-connection framework covers major warehouses, databases, and SaaS platforms.

How does Equals compare to alternatives?

Compared with Excel or Google Sheets, Equals adds live data connections and built-in AI analysis. Versus BI tools like Looker, it keeps the flexible spreadsheet interface that analysts prefer, with enough governance for team use.