AI-assisted workflow

Better Analyst (formerly Formula Bot)

All-in-one analytics app for analysis, dashboards, and automated workflows.

Details checkedReviewed 2026-09-27

Is it a fit?

Best for

Individuals and small teams needing analytics without a data team.

Think twice if

Enterprise-scale governed BI.

What it can help you do

Analyze a spreadsheet and explain the results

The site states Formula Bot is now Better Analyst and describes connecting data and turning it into analysis, dashboards, reports, and automated workflows.

Prepare: Connected data sources · Spreadsheets and files · Prompts
Get: Analysis · Dashboards, reports, and presentations · Automated data workflows
Your part: Connect a source · Ask a question · Review the analysis or dashboard · Automate the flow

Where you still take over

  • Connect a source
  • Ask a question
  • Review the analysis or dashboard
  • Automate the flow

Limits to know

  • Rebranded product; pricing was fetched on the legacy domain
  • Some sources need connector setup
  • Usage limits depend on plan

From input to output

What you provide

  • Connected data sources
  • Spreadsheets and files
  • Prompts

What you get

  • Analysis
  • Dashboards, reports, and presentations
  • Automated data workflows

How to start

Have these ready

  • Account
  • A data source or file
  1. Connect a data source or upload a file.
  2. Ask a question in plain language.
  3. Review the analysis or dashboard.
  4. Automate the report or workflow.

Pricing, with context

Free entry with paid plans; the product was rebranded from Formula Bot.

Usage caps, taxes, regional availability and plan features may change. Confirm the current terms before subscribing.

Check official pricing

Pricing category: Free plan · 2026-09-27

Evidence & sources

This is an official-source review, not a hands-on test of Better Analyst (formerly Formula Bot). Vendor descriptions and demos are evidence of advertised features, not independent proof of results. “Best for” and review guidance are editorial judgments based on those sources.

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