Why Copilot users switch to SheetLink
No Android app
Copilot has apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac, plus a web app that launched in late 2025, but no Android app. SheetLink runs in Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebooks, Excel users get an add-in too, and your Google Sheet opens on Android.
A $95 a year subscription
Copilot costs $13 a month or $95 a year, with only a one-month free trial. SheetLink is free for one bank and your last 7 days of transactions, and the free plan never expires. Pro is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year.
Data in a proprietary app
Your transactions live in Copilot’s app. Cancel your subscription and you lose access to your history. SheetLink puts your data in your own Google Sheet or Excel file, where it stays.
SheetLink vs Copilot Money
| Feature | SheetLink | Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, or Pro at $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr | $13/mo or $95/yr |
| Free tier | 1 bank, your last 7 days, no expiry | One-month trial only |
| Platform | Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebooks; Excel on Windows, Mac and the web | No Android app (iPhone, iPad, Mac and web) |
| Data ownership | Your own Google Sheet or Excel file | In Copilot’s app |
| Sync method | Manual click (privacy-first) | Automatic (daily) |
| Customization | Full spreadsheet power | App categories and rules |
| CLI automation and databases | With Max ($10.99/mo): CLI automation, Postgres and SQLite | Not available |
Everything you need, in your own spreadsheet
Your transaction data, your formulas, your layout, in a sheet that opens on any device.
- Your data goes where Copilot doesn’t. SheetLink is a Chrome extension: it runs on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebooks. Google Sheets opens on every platform, Android included (Copilot has no Android app), and Excel users (Pro and Max) get an add-in for Excel on Windows, Mac and the web.
- Bank sync through Plaid. Connect more than 10,000 banks and credit unions in the US and Canada through Plaid, the same infrastructure Copilot uses. Transactions sync into your Google Sheet or Excel workbook.
- Privacy-first manual sync. Unlike Copilot’s automatic daily sync, SheetLink only fetches your transactions when you press Sync now. No background syncing, and Plaid handles your bank sign-in, so SheetLink never sees your credentials.
- Your data, for good. Your transaction history lives in your Google account or Excel file, not on Copilot’s servers. Cancel SheetLink anytime and your data stays exactly where it is.
Pricing: SheetLink vs Copilot
Bank connections through Plaid, on any computer, for a fraction of the price. Copilot Money is $13 a month or $95 a year, with a one-month trial and no free plan. It runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web, with no Android app, and your data stays in its app.
SheetLink Pro is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year, and the free plan never expires. You get Google Sheets (from Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux or a Chromebook) and the Excel add-in, and sync that runs 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 support |
| Max | $10.99/mo or $99/yr | Everything in Pro, plus investments, CLI automation, Postgres and SQLite output, and Claude |
Questions
Is there a Copilot alternative for Android or Windows?
Yes. SheetLink syncs to Google Sheets or Excel, so it isn’t tied to Apple devices. You sync from Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux or a Chromebook (or from Excel on Windows, Mac or the web, with Pro), and your Google Sheet opens anywhere, Android included.
How does SheetLink compare to Copilot?
Copilot is a polished app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web at $95 a year, with no Android app. SheetLink is spreadsheet-native and cross-platform, with a free plan and Pro at $39.99 a year. Copilot is better for Apple users who want a dedicated app; SheetLink is better for anyone who lives in spreadsheets.
Is Copilot worth $95 a year?
Copilot is worth it if you’re deep in the Apple ecosystem and want a premium app experience. If you prefer spreadsheets or use Android, SheetLink is a better fit at less than half the price: Pro is $39.99 a year.
Does Copilot work on Windows?
Only in a browser. Copilot has native apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac, plus a web app that launched in late 2025 and works on Windows. There is no Android app. SheetLink syncs from Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux or a Chromebook, or from Excel, and your Google Sheet opens on Android too.