ExcelMaster
ExcelMaster is a Windows desktop Excel add-in that reads workbook structure, executes AI-generated spreadsheet tasks, and verifies the results. Analysts and operations teams use it to automate formulas, data cleanup, reporting, and VBA or Python workflows inside Excel.
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Who it's for
- Financial analysts building or updating models and reports from data in Excel workbooks.
- Data analysts cleaning, transforming, or consolidating multi-sheet Excel data without manually writing and debugging each macro.
- Operations teams automating recurring workbook tasks such as regional-sheet consolidation, formatting, and reporting.
Not the right fit if…
- Teams working in Excel for the web: the add-in requires desktop Excel and does not support the web version.
- Teams using Excel outside Windows 10/11: the stated requirements specify Excel 2016 or later on Windows 10/11.
How it fits your workflow
Install the add-in, open a workbook in desktop Excel, and describe the task in the ExcelMaster sidebar. The agent reads workbook structure and generates VBA or Python code for the requested work.
The agent runs the code in the workbook and shows its actions and results. It verifies the outcome, can retry after errors, and creates backups that users can restore.
Pricing
Free: The subscription plans include a 3-day free trial. The page does not describe a separate ongoing free plan.
Starter
$9.99/month; 3-day free trial included
- · 600 agent credits per month; unused credits do not roll over
- · All listed AI models included
- · Multi-sheet structure understanding, VBA generation and execution, data analysis and transformation, auto-backup, and rollback
- · Supports .xlsx and .xlsm files
Pro
$29.99/month; 3-day free trial included
- · 1,800 agent credits per month; unused credits do not roll over
- · All listed AI models included
- · Python automation in Excel and complex multi-step workflows, in addition to Starter capabilities
- · Supports .xlsx and .xlsm files
Premium
$79.99/month
- · 4,800 agent credits per month; unused credits do not roll over
- · All listed AI models included
- · Python automation in Excel and complex multi-step workflows
- · Priority support; supports .xlsx and .xlsm files
Credit packs
200 credits for $4.99 or 600 credits for $14.99; no subscription required
- · One-time credit top-ups
- · Credits are consumed based on actual AI usage
Prices checked on Oct 9, 2026 from the vendor's site. They can change; confirm before you buy.
Key features
- AI VBA and Python execution
- Generates and runs VBA macros and, on Pro and Premium plans, Python automation scripts directly in the workbook.
- Workbook structure awareness
- Reads workbook details such as sheet names, columns, merged cells, named ranges, pivot caches, and conditional formatting to tailor generated code to the file.
- Formula and spreadsheet task assistance
- Accepts plain-language tasks involving formulas, data analysis, transformations, formatting, charts, and pivot tables.
- Multi-step workflows
- Chains tasks such as aggregating data, building a report, applying formatting, and creating charts.
- Live execution visibility
- Shows agent reasoning, code previews, modified cells, and verification in a sidebar while work is taking place.
- Backups and rollback
- Creates an automatic backup before each operation and offers checkpoint restoration, error detection, retry, and a change history.
Limitations to know
- Requires Microsoft Excel 2016 or later on Windows 10/11 and the desktop version of Excel; Excel for the web is not supported.
- The listed supported workbook formats are .xlsx and .xlsm.
- Starter includes 600 monthly agent credits and Pro includes 1,800; unused credits do not roll over.
- Python automation is listed for Pro and Premium, not Starter.
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Ajelix
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Getting started
Microsoft Excel 2016 or later on Windows 10/11; desktop Excel is required, not Excel for the web.
- Download and run the installer so ExcelMaster appears in the Excel ribbon.
- Open a workbook in desktop Excel and select ExcelMaster.
- Describe the task in the chat sidebar and watch the agent execute it.
Frequently asked questions
What makes ExcelMaster different from ChatGPT or Copilot?
The site says ExcelMaster reads workbook data, writes code, executes it inside Excel, verifies the result, and fixes errors automatically. It contrasts this with tools that provide code or formulas for users to copy and debug manually.
Is my data safe?
ExcelMaster runs as a local add-in, and the site says raw spreadsheet files are not uploaded. When analysis is needed, only relevant cell content is sent to the AI model; API communication is encrypted in transit.
Which Excel versions are supported?
Microsoft Excel 2016 and later on Windows 10/11 are supported. The desktop version is required; Excel for the web is not supported.
Can ExcelMaster break my spreadsheet?
The site says it automatically creates a backup before each operation and can roll back to the previous state. Users can also restore a previous checkpoint.
What languages does it understand?
It understands English and other major languages, according to the site.
Do I need to know VBA or Python?
No. Users can describe tasks in plain language, and ExcelMaster generates and executes code. Users who know VBA or Python can review and modify generated code before execution.