The PocketGuard Alternative That Lets You Own Your Data
Stop paying $99.99/year for budget tracking. Sync your bank transactions to Google Sheets automatically. Free for 7 days of history.
No credit card required. Works on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chromebook.
Why PocketGuard Users Switch to SheetLink
Expensive Plus Subscription
PocketGuard Plus costs $99.99/year or $12.99/month. The free version is heavily limited—only 2 accounts, basic budgets, no export. Most features require Plus.
Data Lock-In
Your transaction history is trapped in PocketGuard's app. Stop paying? You lose access to your financial history. Export is limited. Your data should be YOURS.
Limited Customization
PocketGuard's budget categories and spending analysis are preset. Can't add custom fields, advanced formulas, or build your own reports. You're stuck with their interface.
SheetLink vs PocketGuard
| Feature | SheetLink | PocketGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for 7 days, Pro in beta | $99.99/year Plus |
| Data Ownership | Your Google account | Locked in app |
| Account Limits | Unlimited accounts | Free: 2 accounts, Plus: Unlimited |
| Customization | Full spreadsheet power | Preset categories only |
| Export Data | Already in Google Sheets | Limited CSV export (Plus only) |
| Share with Accountant | Share Google Sheet link | Export CSV manually |
Everything You Need from PocketGuard, In Google Sheets
Automatic bank sync, unlimited customization, and YOUR data in YOUR account
Automatic Transaction Sync
Connect unlimited bank accounts, credit cards, and PayPal via Plaid. Transactions sync automatically into your Google Sheet. No manual entry.
Custom Budgets & Categories
Create any budget categories you want. Add custom columns, formulas, conditional formatting. Use pivot tables and charts. No preset limitations.
Spending Analysis
Track spending by category, merchant, or any custom tag. Use Google Sheets formulas to calculate "In My Pocket" money or any other metric you need.
Debt Tracking
Track credit card balances, loan payments, and debt payoff progress. Create custom debt payoff calculators with Google Sheets formulas.
Reports & Insights
Use SheetLink Recipes to generate spending reports, budget summaries, or tax categorization with one click. Build your own custom reports with unlimited flexibility.
How to Migrate from PocketGuard to SheetLink
Switch in 4 simple steps
Export Your PocketGuard Data (Optional)
If you have PocketGuard Plus, export your transaction history as a CSV file. You can import this into your Google Sheet for historical reference.
Install SheetLink Chrome Extension
Get the SheetLink extension from the Chrome Web Store. Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, and any Chromium-based browser.
Connect Unlimited Accounts via Plaid
Link all your bank accounts, credit cards, and PayPal. Unlike PocketGuard's 2-account limit on the free tier, SheetLink supports unlimited connections from day one.
Start Syncing & Customize Your Budget
Transactions sync automatically into your Google Sheet. Create custom budget categories, spending limits, and formulas. Use SheetLink Recipes to generate reports with one click.
Your Google Sheet becomes your system of record instead of PocketGuard's proprietary app. You own the data. You control the format. Cancel anytime and keep everything.
Stop Paying PocketGuard's Annual Subscription
SheetLink is more affordable and gives you full data ownership
PocketGuard Pricing
- Free: 2 accounts max, basic budgets
- Plus: $99.99/year or $12.99/month
- Data locked in app
- Limited export (Plus only)
- Preset budget categories
SheetLink Pricing
- Free tier: 7 days of history
- Pro tier: Extended history (beta/early access)
- Unlimited accounts from day one
- Data in YOUR Google account
- Unlimited customization
Ready to Own Your Financial Data?
Stop paying $99.99/year for PocketGuard Plus. Sync your bank transactions to Google Sheets for free.
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