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OrcaSheets
Local-first analytics that turns plain-English questions into SQL while your data stays on your machines.
OrcaSheets at a glance
- Platform
- Windows, Mac
- Upgrades
- Stacking is not mentioned. Upgrades are allowed while the deal is live and downgrades within 60 days. Future AI models may be discounted or need an add-on.
- Support
- Expected response within 24 hours, and the founder answers questions.
Our take
Is OrcaSheets worth buying?
Based on the AppSumo listing, the entry tier gives one user and 250 AI queries a month, and the page showed the deal as sold out. It targets teams that want AI-assisted SQL without moving data. System requirements are not listed, so confirm your OS first.
Good fit if
- Your data cannot leave your own infrastructure.
- You want plain-English queries with editable SQL.
- You can work within the monthly AI query cap.
Skip it if
- You need the deal live today.
- You want a hosted cloud BI service.
- You need system requirements stated first.
Which OrcaSheets plan do you need?
Prices in USD, excluding tax.
| Lifetime deal | |
|---|---|
| Users | 1 |
| AI queries | 250 per month |
| Cloud storage | 5 GB per month |
| Saved dashboard templates | 20 |
| Data connections | Unlimited |
Before you buy: AppSumo's terms and extra costs
- Refund. Full refund for 60 days through AppSumo, plus AppSumo's guarantee.
- Redeem. Activate your license within 60 days of purchase.
- Upgrades. Stacking is not mentioned. Upgrades are allowed while the deal is live and downgrades within 60 days. Future AI models may be discounted or need an add-on.
- Support. Expected response within 24 hours, and the founder answers questions.
- Platform. Local-first desktop app. Windows is offered as a ZIP download. Release notes suggest macOS. Exact system requirements are not listed.
- AI usage cost. AI queries and cloud storage are capped monthly by tier.
What is OrcaSheets?
OrcaSheets is a local-first analytics app. You ask a question in plain English, it becomes editable SQL, and your raw data stays on your own machines and servers. It connects to 20+ sources including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Snowflake, MongoDB, S3 and Azure Blob, and includes charts and dashboards. The AppSumo deal has three tiers, and the page showed it as sold out.
What OrcaSheets says it does
- Plain-English questions become SQL you can edit and rerun
- Scans 1B rows in seconds on standard hardware (OrcaSheets's figure)
- Connects to 20+ data sources, with unlimited data connections
- Raw data stays on your own machines and is encrypted in transit
Why OrcaSheets
It suits teams whose data cannot leave their infrastructure. The limits: AI queries and cloud storage are capped by tier, system requirements are not listed, and the page showed the deal as sold out.
How does OrcaSheets work?
Redeem the code
Activate the AppSumo license within 60 days, if available.
Install the app
Download the desktop app for Windows or macOS.
Connect data
Link databases, warehouses, files or APIs.
Ask a question
Type it in English and review the generated SQL.
Chart and share
Build dashboards and save query templates.
Then it handles:
- Querying data in plain English
- Editing and rerunning SQL
- Joining several data sources
- Building charts and dashboards
- Saving query templates
- Keeping data on local machines
Who is OrcaSheets for?
Built for
- Teams with compliance or security limits on data movement
- Analysts who want AI-assisted SQL
- Small teams that outgrew spreadsheets
Not for
- Buyers who need the deal live today (page showed sold out)
- Teams that want a hosted cloud BI tool
- Anyone who needs more than 30 users on the top tier
What is included in OrcaSheets?
Querying
- Plain-English to SQL
- Full SQL editor
- Query templates
- Joins across sources warehouses, databases, files, APIs
Control and output
- Local-first processing
- SSO and access controls
- Audit logs
- Charts and dashboards unlimited personal and public
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What is OrcaSheets?
A local-first analytics app that turns plain-English questions into SQL while keeping raw data on your machines.
Is the deal available?
The AppSumo page showed it as sold out with a notify option.
What data sources work?
20+ sources including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Snowflake, MongoDB, S3 and Azure Blob.
Does my data leave my servers?
The vendor says raw data stays on your own machines and is encrypted in transit.
What differs between tiers?
Users, AI queries a month and cloud storage. Tier 1 has 1 user, Tier 2 has 5 and Tier 3 has 30.
What is the refund policy?
A full refund for 60 days through AppSumo.
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