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Formula Bot (complément)

Plugin : A set of capabilities installed into an AI application or a host · requires excel

The Formula Bot add-in directly inside Excel and Sheets.

The integrated version of the already-reviewed tool.

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Overall score

7.1 /10

Security: one caveat, see the card

Utility

7.0

Reliability

6.0

Security

One caveat

Ease

1 click · Beginner

Security reflects where data goes, requested permissions and incidents on record at the verification date. It is not a guarantee of zero risk: check the deployment mode and the connections you enable.

What it does, concretely

Managing data spread across multiple tools often means juggling separate software for preparation, analysis, visualization, and reporting. Formula Bot, now renamed Better Analyst, aims to bring the entire analytics workflow into a single workspace.

In practice, you connect your data sources (Excel files, Google Sheets, databases, advertising tools, etc.), then ask questions in plain language to get analyses, charts, or dashboards. The tool generates visible and verifiable Python, SQL, or R code, and can export results to Excel or Google Sheets.

The add-in is aimed at people who work directly in Excel or Google Sheets and want to generate formulas or analyze their data without leaving their spreadsheet. It also suits small teams that want to automate recurring reports without hiring an analyst.

However, users who do not need to connect multiple data sources or automate workflows will find the advanced features unnecessary. The free version is limited in the number of messages and actions.

What it offers

·Formula generation in plain language directly inside Excel and Google Sheets.
·Data analysis through plain-language questions with display of the generated Python, SQL, or R code.
·Creation of interactive dashboards from a text description (paid).
·Connection to external sources such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, SQL databases, Snowflake, or Airtable (paid).
·Automation of recurring data flows with scheduled delivery to Sheets, databases, or data warehouses (paid).
·Text analysis with sentiment detection, keyword extraction, and translation.
·Export of results to Excel or Google Sheets with formatting.

Our tips

Always check the Python, SQL, or R code displayed by the tool before using the results: this transparency helps detect any interpretation errors.
Add context files (metric definitions, business glossary) to the workspace so that answers match your internal vocabulary.
For recurring reports, set up an automated data flow rather than manually rerunning the same analysis each week (paid feature).
Use row-level security when connecting a database shared among multiple users, to restrict access to only authorized data.

Watch out

Data sent to the servers includes cell content: avoid processing personal or confidential data without first reviewing the security policy applicable to your situation.
The free version limits the number of monthly messages and AI actions, which can interrupt usage mid-month when working on large files.

In practice

Price: Freemium
Commercial use: Commercial use: yes
Available on: excel, google-sheets
Host: excel
FR interface: No

Security and data

Rating: Security: one caveat, see the card
Your data: Data with the vendor
Maintenance: Active

Links and repository checked on 25 October 2026 · added on 1 January 2023

How to install Formula Bot (complément)

1. Open Excel or Google Sheets and go to the add-in store. 2. Search for "Formula Bot" and install the add-in. 3. Sign in with your Formula Bot / Better Analyst account or create a free account. 4. Grant the requested permissions, keeping in mind that your cell content will be sent to the tool's servers. 5. Open the add-in side panel and type your first question or formula request.

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