Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 563 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
AI Spreadsheet Math Assistants
Parse
https://parse.gl
solidifies its leading position in AI spreadsheet assistance, primarily through its native Excel integrations. Beyond formula generation, however, the most significant trend is the rapid rise of foundational models from and offering auditable, code-based math to address finance teams' deep-seated trust issues.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The undisputed leader, especially for native formula generation within Excel. | 32% | |
| 2 | 28% | ||
| 3 | The foundational provider whose Code Interpreter API powers many verifiable math solutions. | 27% | |
| 4 | 26% | ||
| 5 | A fast-rising third-party tool for applying AI formulas in bulk across | 24% | |
| 6 | 24% | ||
| 7 | 17% | ||
| 8 | Often cited as a top choice for performing | 16% | |
| 9 | 14% | ||
| 10 | 14% | ||
| 11 | 9% | ||
| 12 | 9% | ||
| 13 | 9% | ||
| 14 | 9% | ||
| 15 | 7% | ||
| 16 | 7% | ||
| 17 | 7% | ||
| 18 | 7% | ||
| 19 | 7% | ||
| 20 | 6% | ||
| 21 | 6% | ||
| 22 | 6% | ||
| 23 | 6% | ||
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | 4% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
gptforwork.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 40% of analyzed answers.
Fell from #3 to #8 in overall mention rank despite consistent citation.
“A provider of a conceptual 'Code Interpreter' via API.” → “The host of a specific, productized 'Python Tool' within ChatGPT and its APIs.”
Jumped from rank #12 to #4 between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Emerged as a top-3 cited brand by March 2026 for its Python interpreter capabilities.
Dropped from #4 to #15 in mention rank between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31% | 35% | ||
| 33% | 0% | ||
| 10% | 30% | ||
| 29% | 18% | ||
| 5% | 30% |
The two models disagree most about Claude (ChatGPT #16, Google #3) and Claude Code Action (ChatGPT #17, Google #4).
Across 563 AI responses, Microsoft is mentioned most, named in 32% of them, followed by GPT Workspace (28%) and OpenAI (27%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 563 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Early responses recommended a wide array of tools from quantitative libraries like QuantLib to FP&A platforms. By Q1 2026, the focus has consistently narrowed to AI assistants with integrated code execution, with
ChatGPT and
Julius AI emerging as the most frequent recommendations for generating verifiable, code-based results.
I am looking for a finance AI that performs calculations via code and does not guess the numbers.
Early responses recommended a wide array of tools from quantitative libraries like QuantLib to FP&A platforms. By Q1 2026, the focus has consistently narrowed to AI assistants with integrated code execution, with
ChatGPT and
Julius AI emerging as the most frequent recommendations for generating verifiable, code-based results.
Microsoft, through its Copilot product, has been the dominant recommendation for native formula generation since November 2025. However, AI assistants consistently name a diverse field of third-party plugins like , GPTExcel, and as strong alternatives that provide add-ins for both Excel and Sheets.
Brands mentioned
I am struggling to write Excel formulas. Who offers an AI plugin to generate formulas from text?
Microsoft, through its Copilot product, has been the dominant recommendation for native formula generation since November 2025. However, AI assistants consistently name a diverse field of third-party plugins like
Formulabot, GPTExcel, and
Ajelix as strong alternatives that provide add-ins for both Excel and
Google Sheets.