Quadratic

Quadratic reimagines what a spreadsheet can be when you remove the constraints of grid-based thinking. It's the lovechild of Excel, Jupyter Notebook, and Figma—an infinite canvas where every cell can hold values, SQL queries, or executable Python code.

"I work with huge tables and constantly need to find missing or inconsistent values. Doing it in Quadratic saves hours every week."
— Ryan Westlake, Head of Product, Vequity

What Makes It Different

Traditional spreadsheets force you into A1 notation and formula hell. Quadratic lets you:

• Chat with Your Data: Ask "Chart our users over time" in natural language; the AI writes the Python and generates the visualization
• Query Live Databases: Connect cells directly to PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Snowflake for always-fresh data
• Use Real Data Science Tools: Import Pandas, Scikit-learn, or Plotly directly—no plugin installation required
• Zoom from Macro to Micro: Like Google Maps for data analysis—zoom out to see your entire pipeline, zoom in to tweak a single cell

Technical Highlights

The platform is built for analysts who've outgrown Excel but aren't ready to live entirely in VS Code. Python cells execute in a secure sandbox with access to the full PyData stack. SQL cells maintain live connections to your warehouse. And because it's not a black box, you can open any AI-generated cell to inspect, modify, or extend the logic.

Open Source: Core functionality is open source, with premium features for teams and enterprise security.

Best for: Finance analysts, operations researchers, and data-savvy professionals who need Excel's familiarity with Python's power.