#1
ChatGPT (data analysis)
OpenAI · USA
Best for: Upload a spreadsheet and ask anything
Writes and runs Python on your file to calculate, clean data and draw charts.
Web Desktop
Best AI Tools for Data Analysis (2026)
You no longer need to know formulas or code to analyse data. Upload a spreadsheet, ask questions in plain language, and the AI writes the analysis code, runs it and shows charts.
⚡ Quick answer: how to choose
- Upload a file and ask questions: ChatGPT, Claude or Julius AI.
- Inside Excel at work: Microsoft Copilot in Excel.
- Inside Google Sheets: Gemini in Sheets.
- Dashboards for a company: BI tools with AI (for example Power BI Copilot).
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#2
Claude (analysis)
Anthropic · USA
Best for: Careful analysis with explanations
Analyses uploaded files, creates charts and can build spreadsheets and interactive visuals.
Web Desktop
#3
Julius AI
Julius AI · USA
Best for: Dedicated data analyst chat
Built specifically for analysing data files and statistics.
Web Mobile app
#4
Microsoft Copilot in Excel
Microsoft · USA
Best for: Analysis inside Excel
Suggests formulas, highlights trends and builds PivotTables in your workbook.
Web Desktop
#5
Gemini in Google Sheets
Google · USA
Best for: Analysis inside Google Sheets
Ask for formulas, summaries and charts in the side panel.
Web
Best on the web
- • ChatGPT (data analysis) — Upload a spreadsheet and ask anything
- • Claude (analysis) — Careful analysis with explanations
- • Julius AI — Dedicated data analyst chat
- • Microsoft Copilot in Excel — Analysis inside Excel
- • Gemini in Google Sheets — Analysis inside Google Sheets
Best as a phone app
- • Julius AI — Dedicated data analyst chat
Frequently asked questions
Can AI analyse my Excel file?
Yes. Upload the file to ChatGPT, Claude or Julius AI and ask questions in plain language, or use Copilot inside Excel. Avoid uploading confidential data to tools your organisation has not approved.
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