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Formula Foundry vs Inkling

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Formula Foundry compared with Inkling
DetailFormula Foundry logo Formula FoundryInkling logo Inkling
What it doesExcel and Google Sheets formula editor with AI A little room to think, in your Mac's notch
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Pricing modelNot given Paid
PricingFree plan with ~20 AI generations per month, 1 tab, 3 snippets, and 3 variables. Pro at $9/month (or $7/month billed annually) with unlimited tabs, snippets, variables, and larger AI budget. Business at $15/seat/month (or $12/seat/month billed annually) with shared team snippets, team management, an $12 USD one time. Includes all note-taking features, use on up to 3 Macs, and free updates. 24 hours free trial available. 7-day refund policy.
Key features
  • Multi-line code editor with syntax highlighting and auto-indentation
  • Global variables using @@ notation that update across all formulas
  • Excel to Google Sheets formula translator
  • Visual formula builder for no-code formula creation
  • AI assistant for generating, debugging, and explaining formulas
  • Reusable snippet library with team sharing on Business plan
  • Find and replace within formulas
  • Auto-suggest for formula functions and range names
  • Native notch placement for quick access
  • Notes, checklists, tables, and templates
  • Local storage on your Mac
  • Optional iCloud sync between Macs
  • Customizable themes and accent colors
  • Markdown import and export
  • Daily local backups
  • Note versioning and history
  • Pin important notes
  • Accompanying Ink companion character
What makes it different
  • Multi-line editor makes formulas readable like code instead of squished one-liners
  • Global variables that update 500+ formulas instantly when changed
  • Seamless Excel to Sheets translation without rewriting formulas from scratch
  • AI assistant specialized for spreadsheet formulas, not generic chatbot
  • Team snippet library for approved, audited formulas shared across organization
  • Local-first approach with no account required
  • Accessible from Mac's notch for always-available capture
  • Notes remain readable and exportable even without license
  • Works with virtual notch on non-notched displays
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)10 +1 (up) since last check29 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1010
Citation Flow (Majestic)2518
Referring domains (Majestic)229

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