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Ajelix vs ExcelBot

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors.

The short answer

Entry price
Ajelix from $39/seat/mo, ExcelBot from $6.99 once — different billing units, so no direct winner
Free plan
Both have one
Higher Trust score
Ajelix — 87 vs 72 for ExcelBot
Best fit
Ajelix: writing or untangling gnarly Excel and Google Sheets formulas without trawling forums · ExcelBot: People who know the desired result but not Excel formula syntax
Status
Both up at our last check — Ajelix Oct 15, 2026, ExcelBot Oct 14, 2026

From our own records as of each tool's last check. Anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed. How we verify

AjelixAI helper for Excel formulas, VBA scripts and dashboardsExcelBotTurns plain-English descriptions into Excel formulas, VBA macros, and charts inside the browser.

Side by side

FactAjelixExcelBot
CategorySpreadsheets & Data EntrySpreadsheets & Data Entry
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$39/seat/mo$6.99 once
Trust score87 / 10072 / 100
PlatformsWebWeb
CompanyAJELIX SIAExcelBot
Launched2022—
Last verifiedOct 15, 2026Oct 14, 2026

What our research says

Ajelix

Use it narrowly, as a formula and macro translator for when you know the outcome you want but not the syntax. The newer agentic-workspace framing puts it up against far better-funded BI tools, and $39 is steep for the one job most people came for.

Pros

  • an Excel add-in and Google Sheets add-on keep the work inside the spreadsheet
  • handles both directions: generating formulas and explaining existing ones
  • tier limits are stated concretely as file size, storage and CPU/RAM instead of vague credits
  • covers Apps Script and VBA, which most spreadsheet assistants ignore

Cons

  • 10 free requests a month is barely a trial
  • $39 entry is expensive next to Copilot or a general assistant doing the same formula work
  • no public API despite the automation and agent positioning
  • the dashboard and app-builder features are shallow compared with dedicated BI tooling

ExcelBot

ExcelBot solves a narrow, common problem — knowing what a formula should do but not its exact syntax — without requiring a Microsoft 365 install. Because it prices by credit pack rather than subscription, casual users can pay once and stop, but the $6.99-for-100-formulas rate adds up quickly for anyone building sheets daily.

Pros

  • No Microsoft 365 installation required
  • Covers formulas, VBA macros, and charts, not just basic formulas
  • One-time credit purchase with no forced subscription
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on credit purchases

Cons

  • No company or ownership information published
  • Per-formula cost (roughly $0.07 each) can exceed the cost of just learning the formula for frequent users
  • No subscription option for predictable monthly cost if usage is heavy

Which one fits

Choose Ajelix if you need

  • writing or untangling gnarly Excel and Google Sheets formulas without trawling forums
  • generating and cleaning up VBA macros or Google Apps Script
  • converting PDF or image tables into usable spreadsheet data

Choose ExcelBot if you need

  • People who know the desired result but not Excel formula syntax
  • Occasional users who prefer a one-time credit pack over a subscription
  • Anyone without a Microsoft 365 license who still needs formula help

Ajelix vs ExcelBot: the questions people ask

Is Ajelix cheaper than ExcelBot?

They charge in different units, so there is no like-for-like answer: Ajelix starts at $39/seat/mo, ExcelBot at $6.99 once. Entry price is the lowest paid plan as we last verified it.

Does Ajelix or ExcelBot have a free tier?

Both: Ajelix has a free tier, and ExcelBot has a free tier.

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