Equals vs Quadratic:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Quadratic had more branded searches than Equals among AI spreadsheet tools worldwide. Quadratic had about 3,600 branded searches, while Equals had 40. Quadratic made up 20.2% of all AI spreadsheet tool searches we track, and Equals accounted for 0.22%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI spreadsheet tools, Quadratic appeared in three of the five answers and Equals in none.
Who do people search for more?
Quadratic, about 90 searches for every 1 for Equals
Who does AI mention more?
Quadratic, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Equals in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Quadratic, the only one of the two named
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Top AI spreadsheet tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Quadratic was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Equals did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Quadratic1st
Kuse AI2nd
Numerous.ai3rd
Formula Bot4th
Rows–
Equals–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Numerous.ai3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Quadratic3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Kuse AI2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Formula Bot1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Rows1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Equals0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI spreadsheet tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI spreadsheet tool should I use?”
- 1Rows
- 1
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI spreadsheet tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI spreadsheet tool for building spreadsheets?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai spreadsheet tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best spreadsheet ai”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Equals or Quadratic more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Equals and Quadratic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six AI spreadsheet tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Quadratic, Equals. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Formula Bot | Numerous.ai | Quadratic | Kuse AI | Rows | Equals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 39.8% | 1.6% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 18% | 17% | 17% | 46.6% | 1.2% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 11.9% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 71.7% | 0.7% | 0.11% |
| Jan 2026 | 16.7% | 16% | 10.6% | 53.4% | 3.2% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.2% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 39.9% | 2.9% | 0.24% |
| Mar 2026 | 21.3% | 20.9% | 9.3% | 46.8% | 1.5% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.5% | 22.1% | 9.9% | 40.5% | 0.88% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 30.5% | 31.2% | 11.4% | 25.5% | 1.2% | 0.18% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.6% | 25.6% | 25.6% | 17.1% | 1% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.7% | 22.7% | 22.7% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 0.21% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.3% | 21% | 17.2% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.2% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 0.22% |
How has the Equals and Quadratic comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Quadratic was ahead of Equals in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Equals’ share of searches among AI spreadsheet tools worldwide moved from 0.16% to 0.22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 40.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Quadratic’s share of searches among AI spreadsheet tools worldwide moved from 17.8% to 20.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for AI spreadsheet tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Quadratic gained share of searches among AI spreadsheet tools worldwide, from 17.2% to 20.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Equals worldwide fell 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 40 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Equals’ and Quadratic’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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