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GIDE vs GPTExcel

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GIDE compared with GPTExcel
DetailGIDE logo GIDEGPTExcel logo GPTExcel
What it doesThe coding agent that runs on your machine Excel AI assistant for formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingDeveloper: $19.99/month or $199.99/year with 30-day free trial. Business: $99.99/month per seat or $995/year with 30-day free trial. Enterprise: Custom pricing. 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
  • Bring your own API key for Claude, GPT, Gemini
  • Plan-gate and write-gate safety controls
  • Universal AST refactoring across 21 languages
  • Persistent project memory and skill files
  • Full MCP (Model Context Protocol) client
  • Terminal CLI with same agent and memory
  • Local OpenAI-compatible API endpoint
  • Local JSONL audit log for compliance
  • 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
  • Runs fully offline with no per-token costs, unlike cloud coding tools that bill by the token
  • Safety-first with plan-gate and write-gate controls before any file is changed
  • Model-agnostic: same editor and safety controls whether using local or cloud models
  • Works entirely on your machine with no code leaving your device in local mode
  • Whole-codebase semantic awareness for accurate edits across multiple files
  • 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)18 +1 (up) since last check50 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)312
Citation Flow (Majestic)2637
Referring domains (Majestic)54847

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