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Citenook vs GPTExcel

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Citenook compared with GPTExcel
DetailCitenook logo CitenookGPTExcel logo GPTExcel
What it doesPrivate AI for Mac that answers questions from your own files with exact source citations Excel AI assistant for formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree for 30 days with all features. Then Standard $9.99/month or $79/year; Pro $19.99/month or $149/year; Pro+ $29.99/month or $229/year. Billed in US dollars. Free plan: $0 forever with 50 credits a month. Pro: $9/month (≈3,000 credits a month). Pro Plus: $18/month (≈10,000 credits a month). Annual billing saves 30% on paid plans.
Key features
  • Support for multiple file types including PDF, Word, Excel, text, Markdown, Apple Notes, Obsidian, web pages, YouTube and recordings
  • Chat with Excel and CSV files in plain English
  • Generate formulas for Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, and Airtable
  • Build native Excel pivot tables, slicers, and pivot charts
  • Create charts and data visualizations
  • Generate automation scripts (VBA, Apps Script, Python)
  • Create PowerPoint and PDF presentations from spreadsheet data
  • Share chats with secure share links
What makes it different
  • Every answer shows the exact sentence and page number it came from
  • Works completely offline with no internet connection required
  • No account needed when using models on your Mac, no tracking or analytics
  • Preview exactly what will be sent to online AI services before it goes
  • Combines multiple spreadsheet tools (formulas, pivots, charts, automation) in one workspace instead of separate tools
  • Works entirely in the browser with no installation required
  • Supports 50+ languages globally
  • Checks new Excel and Google Sheets functions against official documentation
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check50 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)012
Citation Flow (Majestic)1137
Referring domains (Majestic)1847

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