Looking for a Tiller Alternative?
Tiller Money is great, but $79/year adds up. SheetLink gives you the same bank-to-Google-Sheets syncing for less - with a free tier and more affordable paid plans.
Why People Look for Tiller Alternatives
$79/Year Cost
Tiller has no free tier and costs $79/year ($6.58/month). For simple transaction tracking, this can feel like overkill.
Complex Onboarding
Tiller's Foundation template is powerful but overwhelming. Some users just want simple transaction sync without the bells and whistles.
Overkill for Simple Needs
If you just need transaction data in Sheets and want to build your own budget, Tiller's pre-built templates can feel like too much structure.
Why SheetLink is a Great Tiller Alternative
Same core functionality, simpler setup, better price
Much More Affordable
Free forever for 7 days of history. Pro tier with extended history available for beta/early access users. Contact for pricing details.
Simpler Onboarding
No complex foundation template. Connect your banks, pick a sheet, start syncing. Build your own budget system from scratch or use our recipes.
Free Tier Forever
Tiller requires payment after 30 days. SheetLink's free tier (7 days of history) is available forever - perfect for weekly budget tracking with zero cost.
Same Bank Coverage
Both SheetLink and Tiller use Plaid for bank connections - 10,000+ banks supported including Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and all major credit unions.
Build Your Own System
SheetLink doesn't force you into pre-built templates. Start with a blank sheet and design your perfect budget workflow. Maximum flexibility.
Open Source
SheetLink is fully open source on GitHub. Audit the code yourself. No black boxes. Tiller is proprietary software.
SheetLink vs Tiller Comparison
| Feature | Tiller Money | SheetLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79/year | Free (7 days), Pro in beta |
| Free Tier | 30-day trial only | Free forever (7 days) |
| Bank Connections | ||
| Plaid Integration | ||
| Google Sheets Sync | ||
| Excel Support | ||
| Pre-built Templates | Coming soon (Recipes) | |
| Transaction History | Unlimited | 7 days - 24 months |
| Auto-sync | Paid plans | |
| Open Source | ||
| Setup Complexity | Medium (Foundation template) | Simple (blank sheet) |
Pricing Comparison
SheetLink offers a more affordable option
Tiller Money
- 30-day free trial
- Unlimited transaction history
- Foundation template included
- Google Sheets & Excel support
- No free tier after trial
SheetLink
- Free tier: 7 days history
- Pro tier: Extended history (beta/early access)
- Pro pricing TBD - contact for early access
- Google Sheets (Excel coming soon)
- Open source & independent
More affordable than Tiller
Start with the free tier and upgrade to Pro when you need extended history.
Pro tier pricing available for beta users - contact for early access.
How to Switch from Tiller to SheetLink
Keep Your Tiller Data as Reference
No need to delete your Tiller sheets. Keep them as historical reference. They'll stop updating when you cancel Tiller, but your data remains.
Install SheetLink Chrome Extension
Visit the Chrome Web Store and install SheetLink. It's lightweight and runs entirely in your browser as an extension.
Create a New Google Sheet
Create a fresh Google Sheet for SheetLink, or add a new tab to your existing spreadsheet. SheetLink works with any sheet structure you design.
Connect Banks Through Plaid
Connect the same bank accounts you had in Tiller. SheetLink uses Plaid (just like Tiller), so all your banks are already supported.
Start Syncing & Cancel Tiller
Once SheetLink is syncing properly, cancel your Tiller subscription to stop the $79/year charge. With SheetLink's free tier, you'll start saving immediately.
Other Tiller Alternatives Considered
YNAB (You Need A Budget)
Popular budgeting app at $180/year, but doesn't sync to Google Sheets. Forces you into their zero-based budgeting methodology. More expensive than Tiller.
Learn more about YNAB alternatives →Mint (Shut Down)
Intuit killed Mint in January 2024. Many former Mint users moved to Tiller, but are now looking for more affordable options like SheetLink.
Learn more about Mint alternatives →Manual CSV Downloads
Free but extremely time-consuming. Log into each bank, download CSV, import to Sheets. SheetLink automates all of this for less than $1/month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose SheetLink over Tiller Money?
SheetLink offers similar bank-to-Google-Sheets syncing at a much lower price point. Tiller costs $79/year with no free tier, while SheetLink is free forever for 7 days of history, or $12-60/year for extended history. Both use Plaid for bank connections and sync to Google Sheets, but SheetLink is more affordable and offers a generous free tier.
Is SheetLink cheaper than Tiller Money?
Yes. Tiller Money costs $79/year with a 30-day free trial. SheetLink is free forever for 7 days of transaction history, with Pro tier (extended history) available for beta users. The free tier is available permanently.
How do I migrate from Tiller to SheetLink?
Migrating from Tiller to SheetLink is straightforward: 1) Keep your existing Google Sheets with Tiller data as historical reference. 2) Install the SheetLink Chrome extension. 3) Create a new Google Sheet or use a new tab. 4) Connect your bank accounts through Plaid in SheetLink. 5) Start syncing transactions to your new sheet. You can reference your old Tiller data while building new workflows in SheetLink.
Does SheetLink have the same features as Tiller?
SheetLink and Tiller both sync bank transactions to Google Sheets using Plaid (10,000+ banks). SheetLink focuses on the core sync functionality with a simpler onboarding process, while Tiller includes pre-built templates and a foundation spreadsheet. SheetLink gives you more flexibility to build your own system, and costs significantly less.
Ready for a More Affordable Option?
Start with SheetLink's free tier (7 days) or contact us about Pro access.
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