Rows
Zoho Sheet
| Feature | Rows | Zoho Sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $59/mo | Free / from $3/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | data-analysts, marketers, startups, growth-teams | small-businesses, zoho-users, teams, budget-conscious-users |
| Founded | 2016 | 2005 |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Charts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Connections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Formulas | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pivot Tables | ✗ | ✓ |
| Macros | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data Cleaning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Rows Pros
- Built-in data integrations
- Modern clean interface
- Powerful AI features
- Great for data analysis
✗ Rows Cons
- Limited free plan
- Smaller community
- Some integrations require paid plan
✓ Zoho Sheet Pros
- Free tier available
- Good collaboration
- Zoho integration
- AI assistant
✗ Zoho Sheet Cons
- Fewer templates
- Smaller add-on ecosystem
- Less powerful than Excel
The Verdict
Rows is built for data analysts and marketers, with a focus on integrations and ai-assistant. Zoho Sheet targets small businesses and zoho users and leads with formulas and pivot-tables.
On pricing, Zoho Sheet is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3/mo compared to $59/mo for Rows. That $56/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.