Sidestat vs Data Analysis ToolPak for Sheets
The two Analysis ToolPak add-ons for Google Sheets, compared.
Two add-ons bring the Excel Analysis ToolPak to Google Sheets in 2026: Sidestat (by Maio Apps, listed October 2026) and Data Analysis ToolPak for Sheets (by Oarkit). Both are new, both keep your data inside Google, and both follow Excel's output layout. Here is where they differ, from their public listings and documentation.
| Data Analysis ToolPak for Sheets | Sidestat | |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Excel tools | All 19, free | 19 of the 20 listed tools match Excel |
| Logistic regression | Pro | Included in the 20 tools |
| APA-style tables and write-ups | Pro | Pro ("APA-formatted sentences, effect sizes") |
| Pro price | $4.99/month, $19/year or $39 once (7-day trial) | $24/year |
| Dialog fields | Same as Excel (input range, labels, alpha, output range) | Own dialog; results "with the same names and layout as Excel" |
| Sample data to try it | One click: "Try with sample data" | Not stated |
| Where the math runs | Inside Google Sheets, nothing uploaded | Inside Google ("no Sidestat server"), per its listing |
| Verification | Every result checked against SciPy and statsmodels | "Checked against an independent statistics library" |
| Reviews (16 Oct 2026) | Listing in Google's review | No reviews yet |
Which one should you pick?
If you need logistic regression for free, Sidestat includes it. If you want the exact Excel dialogs so an Excel handout maps one to one, a one-click sample dataset to learn with, and a one-time price option for Pro, pick Data Analysis ToolPak for Sheets. Both are free for the classic tools, so trying both costs nothing.
Questions
Are Sidestat and Data Analysis ToolPak for Sheets the same product?
No. They are built by different developers (Maio Apps and Oarkit). Both reproduce the Excel Analysis ToolPak in Google Sheets and both were listed in 2026.
Which is cheaper?
Both are free for the classic Excel tools. For the paid tier, Sidestat Pro is $24 a year; Data Analysis ToolPak Pro is $19 a year, $4.99 a month, or $39 once.
Do either of them send my data to a server?
Both state that calculations run inside Google and that no data is sent to their own servers. For Data Analysis ToolPak for Sheets this is described in detail in its privacy policy.