Why PocketGuard users switch to SheetLink
An expensive Plus subscription
PocketGuard Plus costs $74.99 a year or $12.99 a month. The free version is limited (fewer accounts, basic budgets), and most features, CSV export included, require Plus.
Your data stays in their app
Your transaction history lives in PocketGuard’s app, and CSV export is a Plus feature. Stop paying and you keep only what you exported while you were subscribed. Your data should be yours.
Limited customization
PocketGuard’s budget categories are preset unless you pay for Plus, and its spending analysis is fixed either way. You can’t add custom fields or formulas, or build your own reports: you work inside its interface.
SheetLink vs PocketGuard
| Feature | SheetLink | PocketGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, or Pro at $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr | $74.99/year for Plus |
| Sync method | Manual (you control) | Automatic (background) |
| Data ownership | Your Google account | Stays in the app (CSV export with Plus) |
| Account limits | Every bank you connect with Pro (Free: 1 bank) | Free: limited accounts. Plus: unlimited |
| Customization | Any column, formula or chart | Preset categories (custom ones need Plus) |
| Export data | Already in Google Sheets | Limited CSV export (Plus only) |
| Share with your accountant | Share the Google Sheet link | Export a CSV by hand |
What PocketGuard does, in Google Sheets
Bank sync on your command, a spreadsheet you can shape any way you like, and your data in your own account.
- One-click transaction sync. Connect your bank accounts and credit cards through Plaid (every bank you connect, with Pro). Transactions land in your Google Sheet when you press Sync now. No manual entry.
- Custom budgets and categories. Create any budget categories you want. Add your own columns, formulas and conditional formatting, and use pivot tables and charts. No preset limits.
- Spending analysis. Track spending by category, merchant or any tag you add. Use Google Sheets formulas to calculate “In My Pocket” money or any other number you need.
- Debt tracking. Track credit card balances, loan payments and debt payoff progress, and build your own debt payoff calculators with Google Sheets formulas.
- Reports and insights. Install one of the five official SheetLink Recipes, such as Budget Tracker, Recurring Spend Detector or Cash Flow Forecast, for budget summaries, recurring charges and cash flow forecasts in one click. Or build your own reports, any way you like.
How to migrate from PocketGuard to SheetLink
Switch in four simple steps.
Export your PocketGuard data (optional)
Install the SheetLink Chrome extension
Connect your accounts through Plaid
Start syncing and customize your budget
Your Google Sheet becomes your system of record instead of PocketGuard’s app. You own the data and you control the format. Cancel anytime and keep everything.
Stop paying for PocketGuard’s annual subscription
SheetLink is more affordable and gives you full ownership of your data.
| Feature | PocketGuard | SheetLink |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Limited accounts, basic budgets | 1 bank, your last 7 days, no expiry |
| Paid plan | Plus: $74.99/year or $12.99/month | Pro: $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr, every bank you connect |
| Sync | Automatic | Manual (you control) |
| Your data | In PocketGuard’s app (CSV export with Plus) | In your own Google account |
| Export | Limited (Plus only) | Already in your sheet |
| Budget categories | Preset (custom with Plus) | Any categories, columns and formulas you want |
Questions
What is the best alternative to PocketGuard?
SheetLink is a strong PocketGuard alternative if you prefer spreadsheets. Pro is $39.99 a year, against $74.99 for PocketGuard Plus, there’s a free plan, and it syncs to Google Sheets or Excel.
Does PocketGuard limit the number of accounts?
Yes. PocketGuard’s free plan limits account connections, and unlimited accounts require Plus at $74.99 a year. SheetLink’s free plan covers one bank, and Pro syncs every bank you connect.
Is PocketGuard free?
PocketGuard has a limited free tier. Features like unlimited accounts, custom categories and debt payoff tools require Plus at $74.99 a year.
What is cheaper than PocketGuard Plus?
SheetLink Pro is $39.99 a year, against $74.99 for PocketGuard Plus: $35 a year less. SheetLink also has a permanent free plan (one bank, your last 7 days).