Why BankToSheets users switch to SheetLink
No free tier
BankToSheets has a free 2-week trial but no permanent free plan: after the trial it’s $5 a month. SheetLink is free for one bank and your last 7 days of transactions, with no expiry and no credit card needed to start.
Google Sheets only
BankToSheets works only as a Google Sheets add-in. SheetLink supports Google Sheets (through the Chrome extension) and Excel (through an add-in on Microsoft AppSource, with Pro and Max), so Excel users aren’t locked out.
You decide when it syncs
In Google Sheets and Excel, SheetLink writes transactions only when you press Sync now. Nothing runs on a schedule in the background: you control when your financial data lands in your spreadsheet.
SheetLink vs BankToSheets
| Feature | SheetLink | BankToSheets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, or Pro at $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr | $5/mo (about $60/yr) |
| Free tier | 1 bank, your last 7 days, no expiry | None |
| Google Sheets | ||
| Excel | Add-in on Microsoft AppSource (Pro and Max) | Not supported |
| Sync method | Manual (you control) | Automatic |
| Bank coverage | 10,000+ banks and credit unions via Plaid | Via Plaid |
| CLI automation and databases | With Max ($10.99/mo): CLI automation, Postgres and SQLite |
Pricing comparison
BankToSheets is $5 a month (about $60 a year), with no free tier, and works in Google Sheets only. SheetLink is free for one bank and your last 7 days, with no expiry. Pro is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year and adds the Excel add-in. In Google Sheets and Excel, syncing happens only when you press Sync now.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 bank, your last 7 days, Google Sheets |
| Pro | $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr | Every bank you connect, up to 2 years of history, Google Sheets and Excel, priority email support |
| Max | $10.99/mo or $99/yr | Everything in Pro, plus investments, CLI automation, Postgres and SQLite output, and Claude |
Questions
What is the difference between SheetLink and BankToSheets?
Both sync bank transactions to Google Sheets using Plaid. SheetLink also supports Excel, has a permanent free plan (one bank, your last 7 days), and Pro costs $4.99 a month: about the same as BankToSheets’ $5, with more options.
Does BankToSheets have a free tier?
No. BankToSheets has a free 2-week trial, then costs $5 a month. There’s no permanent free plan.
Does SheetLink support Excel like BankToSheets?
SheetLink supports both Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, through an add-in on Microsoft AppSource that comes with Pro and Max. BankToSheets is Google Sheets only.
Is SheetLink cheaper than BankToSheets?
SheetLink Pro is $4.99 a month, essentially the same price, or $39.99 a year against about $60 a year for BankToSheets. SheetLink also has a free plan, annual pricing and Excel support that BankToSheets doesn’t offer.