Agentic AI Comparison:
Duet AI vs Pine AI
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Introduction
This report compares Pine AI, an Excel add-in leveraging ChatGPT for data analysis, formula generation, and automation within Microsoft Excel, with Duet AI (now evolved into Gemini for Google Workspace), Google's AI assistant integrated into Workspace tools for productivity, code assistance, and collaboration. Metrics evaluated include autonomy, ease of use, flexibility, cost, and popularity, scored from 1-10 based on available data as of early 2026.
Overview
Pine AI
Pine AI is a lightweight Excel add-in from PINEXL Ltd. that integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT directly into Excel workbooks. It assists with generating formulas, VBA code, data analysis, and automating tasks without requiring coding or complex setup; requires only Windows Excel 2007+ and internet.
Duet AI
Duet AI is Google's enterprise AI suite embedded in Google Workspace and Cloud, offering smart code suggestions, task automation, collaboration tools, lead generation, forecasting, and developer aids like code completion and best-practice enforcement across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and more.
Metrics Comparison
autonomy
Duet AI: 9
Provides advanced automation for developers (code suggestions, bug reduction), sales (lead gen, forecasting), and teams; deeply integrated for proactive assistance across Google ecosystem.
Pine AI: 7
Handles data analysis, formula/code generation, and task automation directly in Excel workbooks with minimal user input beyond natural language descriptions; runs code automatically without Developer tab access.
Duet AI edges out with broader, enterprise-level autonomy in diverse workflows, while Pine AI excels in targeted Excel automation.
ease of use
Duet AI: 8
User-friendly integrations in familiar Google tools with smart suggestions; however, requires Google Workspace subscription and may involve learning curve for advanced dev/sales features.
Pine AI: 9
No complicated UI, no coding, no additional downloads; simply describe needs in chat interface within Excel for instant results.
Pine AI wins for plug-and-play simplicity in Excel; Duet AI is seamless but tied to Google's ecosystem.
flexibility
Duet AI: 9
Versatile across Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail), Cloud developer tools, sales forecasting, and collaboration; supports multimodal tasks and broad app integrations.
Pine AI: 6
Primarily Excel-focused with integrations like ChatGPT, Python, but limited to Windows Excel environments and workbook tasks.
Duet AI offers superior cross-tool flexibility; Pine AI is niche but highly effective within Excel.
cost
Duet AI: 6
Enterprise pricing via Google Workspace (typically $20-30/user/month add-on); higher cost but bundled with full suite.
Pine AI: 9
$9.90/month/user with free trial and version; affordable for individual Excel power users.
Pine AI is more budget-friendly for targeted use; Duet AI justifies cost for comprehensive Workspace access.
popularity
Duet AI: 9
Backed by Google with widespread adoption in enterprises; featured in official announcements and developer/sales tools.
Pine AI: 5
Niche tool from smaller vendor (PINEXL Ltd., Bulgaria); limited ratings/reviews available, targeted at Excel users.
Duet AI dominates in popularity due to Google's scale; Pine AI remains under-the-radar.
Conclusions
Duet AI outperforms overall (avg. score ~8.2) as a versatile, enterprise-grade suite ideal for Google Workspace users needing broad AI assistance. Pine AI (avg. score ~7.2) shines for cost-effective, easy Excel-specific automation, making it preferable for spreadsheet-heavy individual or small-team workflows. Choice depends on ecosystem: Excel vs. Google Workspace.