Which one should you choose?
Choose SheetLink if you…
- Want manual sync for privacy (you control when)
- Want a free tier and lower prices ($4.99 a month against $8.25)
- Are using it for business bookkeeping
- Use Google Sheets or Excel (the add-in is on AppSource)
Choose Tiller if you…
- Prefer automatic daily sync (background access)
- Want unlimited transaction history out of the box
- Want pre-built personal finance templates
- Prefer a more established product (10+ years)
Feature comparison
| Feature | SheetLink | Tiller Money |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $0 (Free tier) | $99/year ($8.25/mo) |
| Paid plan price | $4.99/mo or $39.99/year | $8.25/mo ($99/year) |
| Sync method | Manual: you press Sync now | Automatic (daily) |
| Free tier | 1 bank, your last 7 days, forever | |
| Google Sheets support | ||
| Microsoft Excel support | Pro and Max, from AppSource | |
| Bank connectivity | Plaid (10,000+ banks) | Yodlee and Plaid, chosen per bank (20,000+ institutions) |
| Background sync | Manual, for privacy | Daily, automatic |
| Transaction history | 7 days (Free) to 2 years (Pro) | Unlimited |
| Pre-built templates | Five official Recipes (Google Sheets) | Extensive template library |
| Business use cases | Personal focus | |
| Open source | Extension, CLI and MCP server | |
| Platform | Chrome extension + Excel add-in | Web-based service |
Pricing comparison
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| SheetLink Free | $0 | 1 bank, your last 7 days, free forever |
| SheetLink Pro | $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr | Every bank you connect, up to 2 years of history, Google Sheets and Excel |
| Tiller Money | $99/yr ($8.25/mo) | A single plan: unlimited transaction history, unlimited banks and accounts, daily auto-sync, 30-day free trial |
In Google Sheets and Excel, SheetLink syncs when you press Sync now, with no background access to your accounts. Compare every plan ›
Why manual sync?
SheetLink’s manual sync is a privacy feature, not a limitation. You press Sync now when you want fresh transactions, and nothing touches your accounts in between. It suits people who review their finances weekly or monthly and value control over convenience.
When to choose SheetLink
You want manual sync for privacy
In Google Sheets and Excel, SheetLink syncs only when you press Sync now, with no background access to your accounts. That suits people who review their finances weekly or monthly and don’t need daily automatic updates. You control when your financial data is accessed.
Business bookkeeping use cases
SheetLink is designed for both personal and business use. Freelancers, solopreneurs and small business owners use it to track business expenses, categorize transactions and build P&L statements in Google Sheets. It’s a simpler, more affordable alternative to QuickBooks for basic bookkeeping.
You value privacy and open source
SheetLink’s Chrome extension, CLI and MCP server are open source, so you can audit the code yourself on GitHub. The extension doesn’t track your browsing or sell your data. Your transactions pass through SheetLink’s server in memory on their way to your Google Sheet, and aren’t stored. Built by developers who care about privacy, not venture capital growth targets.
You want more affordable pricing
SheetLink has a free tier (one bank, your last 7 days) and Pro at $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year, against Tiller’s $8.25 a month ($99 a year). If you only need recent transactions, the free tier costs nothing. Pro gives you up to 2 years of history for $39.99 a year.
When to choose Tiller Money
You need automatic daily sync
Tiller syncs automatically in the background every day, with no clicking required. If you want transactions updated without any manual action, and don’t mind granting ongoing access to your accounts, Tiller’s automatic sync is a meaningful advantage. SheetLink syncs when you press Sync now: a deliberate privacy trade-off, but not automatic.
You want mature, pre-built templates
Tiller has been around since 2014 and offers an extensive library of professionally designed templates for budgeting, net worth tracking, debt payoff and more. Its Tiller Money Feeds and Foundation Template are polished and well documented. SheetLink has five official Recipes, so its template library isn’t as comprehensive yet.
You prefer an established service
Tiller has been operating for 10+ years, with a proven track record, active community forums and established customer support. SheetLink is newer and still building out features. If you value stability and a mature product over lower pricing, Tiller is the safer bet.
How to switch from Tiller to SheetLink
Export your historical data from Tiller
Install the SheetLink Chrome extension
Connect your banks through Plaid
Set up your Google Sheet
Test for 30 days, then cancel Tiller
A note on templates
Tiller’s templates won’t automatically work with SheetLink, because they reference Tiller’s own sheet names and formulas. You’ll need to point your formulas at SheetLink’s Transactions tab, or try SheetLink’s Recipes for pre-built templates. This is the biggest friction point when switching.
Questions
What is the main difference between SheetLink and Tiller Money?
The main differences are pricing and sync method. SheetLink syncs when you press Sync now (you control when), with a free tier for one bank and your last 7 days, and Pro at $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year. Tiller syncs automatically every day for $8.25 a month ($99 a year), with no free tier. SheetLink’s manual sync is a privacy feature: you control when your accounts are accessed. Tiller focuses on personal finance templates, while SheetLink works well for both personal and business use.
Is SheetLink cheaper than Tiller?
Yes. SheetLink has a free tier (one bank, your last 7 days of history) that Tiller doesn’t offer. SheetLink Pro is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year, against Tiller’s $8.25 a month ($99 a year). Pro and Max sync every bank you connect. Free includes one.
Does SheetLink work with Excel like Tiller?
Yes. SheetLink has a Microsoft Excel add-in on AppSource, included with Pro and Max. It syncs your bank transactions into Excel workbooks, in Excel for Mac, Windows and the web. Both SheetLink and Tiller support Google Sheets and Excel.
Can I migrate from Tiller to SheetLink?
Yes. SheetLink connects banks through Plaid, which Tiller also uses alongside Yodlee, so most of your banks are already supported and switching is easy. Export your historical data from Tiller, connect your banks to SheetLink, and keep syncing transactions into your Google Sheets. SheetLink’s free tier lets you test it before you cancel Tiller.