PowerBI AI Lens
Data Visualization
Supercharge Power BI dashboards with AI-driven insights
Like Columns, PowerBI AI Lens is in the Data Visualization category. Both are freemium. Worth comparing on the detail page.
We've curated 49 of the best alternatives to Columns, ranked by feature overlap, topic similarity, user ratings, and popularity. PowerBI AI Lens, Polymer, and LIDA lead the list as the closest matches.
Updated May 18, 2026
The list includes 4 free alternatives, 39 freemium, 2 paid, and 4 with a free trial, so whether you're looking for a no-cost replacement or a more capable paid tier, there's an option to compare. Columns itself is freemium, which makes freemium alternatives the most natural starting point.
Many of these tools cluster around use cases like Api, Agent, Data Visualization, and Local — the same problem spaces Columns addresses. Cross-referencing tools that overlap on multiple topics gives a more reliable signal than category alone, because two products in the same category can still serve very different workflows.
Our ranking weighs eight signals: shared category, topic overlap, feature overlap, name and description text similarity (via PostgreSQL's pg_trgm and tsvector), Bayesian-smoothed user ratings, pricing-model match, popularity, and editorial overrides. Scores are then normalized within each tool's own candidate pool so the top match always represents the strongest available alternative.
Use the table of contents below to jump to free or paid alternatives, or scroll down to compare each option side-by-side with Columns.
Ranked by compatibility score
Data Visualization
Supercharge Power BI dashboards with AI-driven insights
Like Columns, PowerBI AI Lens is in the Data Visualization category. Both are freemium. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Data Visualization
BI without the complicated setup and steep learning curves.
Like Columns, Polymer is in the Data Visualization category. Polymer is free-trial, while Columns is freemium. Worth comparing on the detail page.
4 free and 39 freemium options.
2 paid options.
2 paid alternatives to Columns on /tools/columns/alternatives.
25 additional candidates
PowerBI AI Lens ranks as the highest-scoring alternative to Columns, based on shared category, topic overlap, feature similarity, and user ratings. Ratings are still being collected for this tool.
Yes — 4 fully free and 39 freemium alternatives are available, including PowerBI AI Lens, LIDA, and Vizzy.
PowerBI AI Lens is similarly priced (freemium) and sits in the same category (Data Visualization). View its detail page to compare features, integrations, and reviews side-by-side.
Top Data Visualization alternatives include PowerBI AI Lens, Polymer, LIDA, and Tableau. These tools share the same primary category and have meaningful topic overlap with Columns.
Data Visualization
Generate visualizations from data using AI
Like Columns, LIDA is in the Data Visualization category. LIDA is free, while Columns is freemium. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Data Visualization
See and understand your data with powerful visualizations.
Like Columns, Tableau is in the Data Visualization category. Tableau is paid, while Columns is freemium. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Data Visualization
Visualize your data instantly with AI-generated dashboards.
Like Columns, Supadash is in the Data Visualization category. Supadash is free-trial, while Columns is freemium. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Data Visualization
Visualize any data with AI-powered ease.
Like Columns, Vizzy is in the Data Visualization category. Vizzy is free, while Columns is freemium. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Data Visualization
Visualize data using natural language.
Like Columns, Minard is in the Data Visualization category. Minard is free, while Columns is freemium. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Data Visualization
Turn complex data into clear insights with AI.
Like Columns, vizGPT is in the Data Visualization category. vizGPT is free-trial, while Columns is freemium. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Data Visualization
Your AI data analyst for instant visualizations.
Like Columns, ChartFast is in the Data Visualization category. ChartFast is paid, while Columns is freemium. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Data Visualization
Smart insights for business, stunning visuals for creators.
Like Columns, StatPecker is in the Data Visualization category. StatPecker is free, while Columns is freemium. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Data Visualization
Turn Data into Stunning Charts in Seconds
Like Columns, VibeChart is in the Data Visualization category. VibeChart is free-trial, while Columns is freemium. Worth comparing on the detail page.
Knowledge Management
AI Assistant for Work
Beloga shares 3 topics with Columns: Agent, Api, and Research. Both are freemium.
Fraud Detection
The Device-First Fraud Intelligence Platform
SHIELD shares 2 topics with Columns: Agent and Api. Both are freemium.
Chatbots
Accelerate Work with AI
PixieBrix shares 2 topics with Columns: Agent and Api. Both are freemium.
App & Chatbot Building
Create custom chatbots and generate media
Arches AI shares 2 topics with Columns: Api and Data. Both are freemium.
Customer Support
'AI-powered Business, Work & Study Assistant' + AI Customer Support Chat Widget
ChatHelp.ai shares 2 topics with Columns: Agent and Api. Both are freemium.
Research
Reports generator for uncovering insights from research.
Layer | AI research assistant shares 2 topics with Columns: Data and Research. Both are freemium.
User Experience Analysis
Find Your Website's Hidden Gems with AI-Powered UXsniff
UXSniff shares 2 topics with Columns: Agent and Api. Both are freemium.
Apis
One API, 500+ AI models at your fingertips.
CometAPI shares 2 topics with Columns: Agent and Api. Both are freemium.
Research
AI-powered summarisation for faster research
Genei shares 2 topics with Columns: Search and Research. Both are freemium.
Document Q&a
Extract any data from any document.
Sensible Instruct shares 2 topics with Columns: Api and Data. Both are freemium.
Chatgpt
AI-powered web assistant for automation and productivity
Harpa shares 2 topics with Columns: Agent and Api. Both are freemium.
Coding
Code like a pro with AI-powered assistance
CodeGPT by Judini shares 2 topics with Columns: Agent and Api. Both are freemium.
Project Management
Automated team productivity through project management.
Dart shares 2 topics with Columns: Agent and Api. Both are freemium.
37 more free/freemium alternatives listed below. Browse all Columns alternatives ↓
43 free or freemium alternatives to Columns on /tools/columns/alternatives.
Slatebox shares 2 topics with Columns: Api and Data. Both are freemium.
docAnalyzer.ai shares 2 topics with Columns: Agent and Api. Both are freemium.
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