Google Sheets is a cloud-based spreadsheet tool for data analysis, collaboration, and automation. It's free, works in your browser, and integrates with the entire Google Workspace ecosystem.

Google Sheets

What it does

Google Sheets lets you build spreadsheets for data analysis, tracking, and collaboration that update in real-time across your team.

You'll love

You need a lightweight, collaborative spreadsheet that's accessible anywhere and integrates seamlessly with other tools in your stack.

Pricing

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120

/ year

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15

/ month

Use cases

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Track marketing metrics, campaign performance, and experiment results in shared dashboards.

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Build lightweight CRM systems or project trackers with formulas and automations.

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Collaborate on budget planning, forecasting, and financial models with live updates.

Ideal for

Teams that need real-time collaboration on data, tracking metrics, or building lightweight databases without the overhead of enterprise software.

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Google Sheets

Looking for other options? These are tools I've personally used with clients or tested extensively. Some might better suit your budget, tech stack, or team size. Consider this a shortlist if you need alternatives.

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Notion
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Notion

Flexible workspace for docs, wikis, and lightweight databases ideal when you need custom systems without heavy project management overhead.

How to automate with

Google Sheets

Tools like Zapier, n8n and Make.com are incredibly powerful, but they can feel overwhelming when you’re just getting started. Since you can connect almost anything, it’s hard to know where to begin.

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Zapier
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Zapier

No-code automation connecting 5,000+ apps to move data and trigger actions excellent for quick wins when you need integrations that just work.

n8n
Tool

n8n

Open-source automation with self-hosting ideal when you need complete control, want to own infrastructure, or have technical teams building workflows.

Make
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Make

Visual automation platform with advanced logic and error handling more powerful than Zapier when you need control over complex, branching workflows.

Considerations before you buy

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Ultimate guide to using

Google Sheets

My personal notes on how to use this tool.

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Playbooks

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is part of

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This tool is part of tactical playbooks that walk you through every stage of this engine. Read the full guides to learn how to implement the framework, set up your infrastructure, and execute the tactics that drive results.

Playbook

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Plan your week like your marketing budget. Manage tasks with a system you trust. Stay out of inbox traps. Protect deep work time. Run better meetings. Close your week with a firebreak.

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