{
  "id": "data-analysis-no-code",
  "title": "Analyze a spreadsheet in plain English",
  "category": "data",
  "job": "Upload a CSV or connect a database and get charts and answers.",
  "difficulty": "Beginner",
  "tools": [
    {
      "id": "julius",
      "name": "Julius AI",
      "url": "https://julius.ai",
      "kind": "data",
      "summary": "Chat with spreadsheets and databases; returns charts, reports and code.",
      "open_source": false,
      "pricing": {
        "plans": [
          {
            "name": "Free",
            "usd_month": 0,
            "note": ""
          },
          {
            "name": "Plus",
            "usd_month": 20,
            "note": "2,000 credits ($16/mo yearly)"
          },
          {
            "name": "Pro",
            "usd_month": 45,
            "note": "5,000 credits"
          }
        ],
        "source": "https://julius.ai/pricing",
        "status": "verified",
        "notes": null
      },
      "last_checked": "2026-10-21"
    },
    {
      "id": "chatgpt",
      "name": "ChatGPT",
      "url": "https://chatgpt.com",
      "kind": "research",
      "summary": "OpenAI's assistant with Deep Research and data analysis; Plus also includes Codex.",
      "open_source": false,
      "pricing": {
        "plans": [
          {
            "name": "Plus",
            "usd_month": 20,
            "note": "Monthly"
          }
        ],
        "source": "https://aiplantracker.com/compare/chatgpt-vs-perplexity/",
        "status": "verified",
        "notes": "Price via third-party tracker; Deep Research quotas aren't published."
      },
      "last_checked": "2026-10-21"
    }
  ],
  "model": "Built into each app",
  "mcp_servers": [],
  "config": {
    "filename": "question.md",
    "language": "markdown",
    "code": "Data: sales_2026.csv\nQuestion: which channels grew fastest month over month?\nOutput: one chart, a 5-line summary, and the code you used"
  },
  "starter_prompt": "Here's my data. First describe the columns and any data quality issues. Then answer: <question>. Show one chart and the code you used.",
  "monthly_cost": {
    "min_usd": 0,
    "max_usd": 20,
    "note": "Julius Free, or Plus $20/month (2,000 credits). ChatGPT Plus $20 also does file analysis."
  },
  "steps": [
    "Upload the file.",
    "Ask for a data quality check first.",
    "Ask your question and keep the generated code."
  ],
  "why_this_works": "Fast answers without setting up Python.",
  "watch_out": "Don't upload sensitive data without checking the vendor's data policy.",
  "unverified": [],
  "tested": false,
  "last_checked": "2026-10-21"
}