Excel Budgeting With Automatic Bank Sync
Stop manually entering transactions into spreadsheets. SheetLink syncs your bank transactions to Google Sheets automatically. All the power of Excel, zero data entry.
No credit card required. Free for 7 days of transaction history.
The Manual Excel Budgeting Nightmare
Manual CSV Downloads
Log into your bank. Find the "Export" button. Download CSV. Open in Excel. Copy and paste. Repeat for every account. Every week. Every month. Forever.
Manual Transaction Entry
Type in each transaction manually. Check for duplicates. Make sure amounts match. Forgot to log that coffee purchase last week? Your budget is wrong.
Manual Categorization
Go through 100 transactions. Assign each one to a category. "Was Starbucks groceries or dining out?" Your budget is only as good as your manual effort.
Manual Excel Budgeting vs SheetLink
| Task | SheetLink | Manual Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Get bank transactions | Automatic sync | Manual CSV download |
| Add new transactions | Automatic, real-time | Manual copy/paste or typing |
| Check for duplicates | Handled automatically | Manual review required |
| Formulas & customization | Full spreadsheet power | Full Excel power |
| Access from anywhere | Browser-based, syncs across devices | Desktop software required |
| Time per week | ~5 minutes (categorization only) | ~1-2 hours (downloads, entry, categorization) |
All the Power of Excel Budgeting, Fully Automated
Keep your custom formulas, pivot tables, and charts—just skip the data entry
Use Any Budget Template
Already have an Excel budget template? Recreate it in Google Sheets. SheetLink syncs transactions automatically—you just add your budget formulas, categories, and formatting. SUMIF, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, conditional formatting—everything works.
Custom Categories & Tags
Add columns for your budget categories, subcategories, tags, or notes. Use formulas to calculate spending by category. Build the exact budget structure you need—no preset limitations.
Pivot Tables & Charts
Google Sheets supports pivot tables and charts just like Excel. Analyze spending trends, visualize budget vs actual, track monthly comparisons. All the analysis tools you're used to.
Conditional Formatting & Rules
Highlight overspending in red, budget wins in green. Set up custom rules to flag large transactions, identify trends, or alert you to budget overruns. All standard spreadsheet features work.
Scripts & Automation
Use Google Apps Script (similar to Excel VBA) to build custom automation. Or use SheetLink Recipes to generate budget reports, expense summaries, and tax categorization with one click.
How SheetLink Works
Set up once, track automatically forever
Install SheetLink Chrome Extension
Get the SheetLink extension from the Chrome Web Store. Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, and any Chromium-based browser.
Connect Your Bank Accounts via Plaid
Link your bank accounts, credit cards, and PayPal. Plaid supports 10,000+ financial institutions with bank-level security. No more manual CSV downloads.
Transactions Sync Automatically
Every transaction appears in your Google Sheet automatically. No manual entry. No copy/paste. Real-time updates as you spend.
Build Your Custom Budget
Add columns for categories, budgets, and tags. Use your own formulas, pivot tables, and charts. Run SheetLink Recipes to generate reports instantly. You control everything—SheetLink just handles the data sync.
Your Google Sheet becomes your system of record—just like Excel, but with automatic bank sync. All the spreadsheet power you need, zero manual data entry.
Why Google Sheets Instead of Excel?
Same power, better access
Works Anywhere
Access your budget from any browser—Mac, Windows, Linux, Chromebook, or phone. No desktop software required.
Auto-Saves & Syncs
Google Sheets saves automatically and syncs across all your devices. Never lose your budget to a crashed laptop.
Easy Sharing
Share your budget with your spouse, accountant, or financial advisor with a simple link. Collaborate in real-time.
Export to Excel Anytime
Download as Excel (.xlsx) anytime. Google Sheets is compatible with Excel—formulas and formatting transfer seamlessly.
Stop Manually Entering Transactions
Get all the power of Excel budgeting with automatic bank sync. Free for 7 days of transaction history.
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