Better Analyst (formerly Formula Bot)
Renamed: Better Analyst
All in one AI analytics app for chat analysis, dashboards, formulas, reports and scheduled data tasks.
Best for Small businesses wanting AI analysis without a data team
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What it does
Better Analyst is an analytics application that replaces fragmented reporting tools. Users connect raw files, databases, spreadsheets, or cloud tools to generate interactive charts, reports, dashboards, and automated data pipelines. It is built for individuals and growing businesses who need to analyze data without requiring a dedicated analytics team.
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AI dashboards
Generates interactive dashboards from your raw data and design prompts. You select a styled template, customize charts or colors, and schedule automatic refreshes from connected sources.
Use caseA business intelligence lead uploads a dataset to generate boardroom ready charts and KPI dashboards in minutes.
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Data Flows
Replays saved data transformations against live sources and writes the resulting tables to target databases or spreadsheets. It records run duration, delivery status, and rows processed for operational tracking.
Use caseA marketing team connects Google Analytics 4 and Search Console to automatically transform and deliver fresh cross channel performance data into Google Sheets every Monday morning.
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Scheduled tasks
Automates multi step analysis workflows using saved chat steps and AI agents. It recalculates metrics, enriches fields, generates reports from connected data, and runs on set frequencies.
Use caseAn operations manager schedules a recurring task to process updated inventory data and generate weekly sales summaries automatically.
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Slack agent
Connects analytical workflows directly into messaging threads. It answers data questions with charts, tables, and files whenever someone mentions the agent or sends a direct message.
Use caseA team member mentions the bot handle in a discussion channel with an attached spreadsheet to get an answer and chart posted right into the thread.
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Text analysis and enrichment
Analyzes unstructured text using language translation, keyword extraction, and sentiment classification. It categorizes written input into structured categories without requiring manual review.
Use caseA customer success manager processes hundreds of customer reviews to classify user sentiment into positive, negative, or neutral categories.
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Written from Better Analyst's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Better Analyst's own.
Every plan
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Not listed | per account | 10 messages/mo, 25 AI Actions/mo, 5MB uploads |
| Starter | $20 | $14 | per account | 250 chats/mo, 2,500 AI Actions, 2 dashboards, 2 data sources, 200MB files |
| Max | $40 | $28 | per seat | Unlimited chats, 5,000 AI Actions/user, 10 dashboards, 10 data sources, daily Data Flows |
| Business | $80 | $56 | per seat | Unlimited chats, 15,000 AI Actions/user, 20 dashboards, 50 data sources, white label embeds, row level security |
| Custom | Contact sales | Not listed | custom | contact sales |
From Better Analyst (formerly Formula Bot)'s own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.
Getting started with Better Analyst
- Go to Connectors in the sidebar.
- Click Add Connector.
- Select your data source type.
- Follow the connection wizard.
- Test the connection.
- Ask questions in natural language to query and analyze your data.
- Select Save as task from a working chat analysis to save and reuse your workflow.
Tips
- Check your connector's connection status color: Green means connected and working, Yellow indicates a token expiring soon, and Red means connection failed.
- Use Data Access Controls to set row level filtering, column exclusions, and table restrictions when connecting databases with sensitive information.
- For SQL databases, use Data Context to index your table structures, improve query accuracy, and get better natural language understanding.
Written from Better Analyst's own help pages: betteranalyst.com/docs/connectors/overview · betteranalyst.com/docs/tasks/overview
What the free plan includes
10 messages/
Questions people ask about Better Analyst
How much does Better Analyst cost?
Paid plans start at $20 a month (Starter). 5 plans are listed above, from Better Analyst's own pricing page.
Is Better Analyst free?
Yes, there is a free plan: 10 messages/mo, 25 AI Actions/mo, 5 uploads total, 5MB files, basic model, no scheduled tasks.
What is the refund policy?
Refund requests are accepted within 30 calendar days of the most recent payment for accounts that have used fewer than 50 total billable messages, requests, or AI Actions since that payment. Source
Do unused messages or AI Actions roll over?
No, unused messages and AI Actions do not roll over to the next billing period. Source
Are there overage fees if I exceed my AI Actions limit?
No, Better Analyst does not charge overage fees; features are paused until reset or upgrade. Source
How do I request a refund?
Email hello@betteranalyst.com from your account email including the charge date, account email, and reason for the request. Source
Where this came from
Plans, prices and limits were copied from Better Analyst (formerly Formula Bot)'s own pages and the other sources listed, then checked .
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- betteranalyst.com/docs/billing/credits-usage
- betteranalyst.com/docs/billing/managing-subscription
- betteranalyst.com/fair-use-policy
- betteranalyst.com/docs/connectors/google-analytics
- betteranalyst.com/docs/connectors/google-search-console
- betteranalyst.com/docs/connectors/tableau
- betteranalyst.com/docs/connectors/powerbi
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