FrontierBase
CSV and Google Sheets into an AI Chatbot
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What is FrontierBase?
FrontierBase is a no-code platform that transforms spreadsheets (Excel, CSV, Google Sheets) into customer support and internal knowledge systems. Users connect their data tables, set response policies (tone, evidence, safety rules), and deploy a chatbot widget or REST API that answers questions by retrieving and citing specific rows, preventing hallucinated answers.
FrontierBase pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free tier available (test one dataset); full pricing not displayed
FrontierBase pros
- Direct integration with Excel, CSV, and Google Sheets—no custom development required
- Full traceability: every answer shows retrieved source rows and the response policy applied
- Deploys in minutes with configurable policies for tone, evidence display, and safety
- Multiple deployment options: floating widget, full-screen overlay, side-panel agent layout, or REST API
- Prevents hallucination by answering only from retrieved table rows without inventing missing fields
FrontierBase cons
- Limited to structured, table-based data—not suitable for unstructured documents or rich content
- Answers are constrained to what exists in the source tables; no synthesis beyond available rows
- Pricing details not disclosed on marketing site; only free tier for testing one dataset is mentioned
- Scalability limits and performance expectations for large datasets not documented
Frequently asked questions about FrontierBase
What data sources can I connect?
Excel files, CSV files, and Google Sheets. Data stays in its original table format and is indexed for retrieval.
Can I see where the answers come from?
Yes. Each reply displays the retrieved source rows and the response policy (tone, evidence rules, safety settings) that was applied.
How quickly can I deploy this?
Minutes. Upload or connect your data, set response policies, and embed the widget or connect via REST API.
What happens if the data doesn't have an answer?
The system doesn't invent missing fields. If a requested field is absent from retrieved rows, the reply leaves it out.