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The Best Alternatives to Microsoft Copilot for Excel
o11 Team
Microsoft Copilot is convenient, but is it the best? For many “Power Users,” Copilot is too restricted. It holds your hand too much.
Top 3 Alternatives
1. o11
Why: It offers deeper control over the Excel object model and connects your data natively to PowerPoint and Word slides/memos. Best for: Finance and Consulting pros who need a full-cycle deal associate.
2. Shortcut AI (shortcut.ai)
Why: It functions as a high-speed “Superhuman Agent” that handles messy data and modeling much faster than humans. Best for: Analysts who want an autonomous surrogate for their spreadsheet work.
3. Numerous.ai
Why: It allows you to use ChatGPT directly in a cell function =AI(). Best for: Bulk text generation and content drafting within rows.
