The Best Google AppSheet Alternative for Data Widgets
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
Google AppSheet builds internal business apps from Google Sheets, starting at $5/user/mo. Shareables creates public-facing embeddable widgets from 10+ sources at $6/mo. Choose AppSheet for internal tools; choose Shareables for website widgets.
Why people look for Google AppSheet alternatives
- 1Need beautiful embeddable widgets on your website
- 2Want more data source options beyond Google
- 3Need public-facing display without login
- 4Want modern, customizable templates
Shareables: a better fit for data display
Looking for a Google AppSheet alternative for public data display? Shareables creates embeddable widgets with modern templates from your Google Sheets (and 9+ other sources).
Shareables creates public widgets; AppSheet builds internal apps
Shareables has 20+ display templates; AppSheet has utilitarian layouts
Shareables embeds on any site; AppSheet builds standalone apps
Shareables supports 10+ sources; AppSheet is Google-focused
Detailed comparison
Purpose
AppSheet builds internal business apps with forms, workflows, and automations. Designed for logged-in users.
Shareables displays data publicly on websites. No login required, designed for website visitors.
Bottom line: AppSheet for internal apps. Shareables for public website widgets.
Shareables vs Google AppSheet at a glance
| Functionalities |  Shareables |  Google AppSheet |
|---|---|---|
| App building | Makes widgets | AppSheet builds mobile/web apps |
| Google integration | Native Google Workspace integration | Native Google Workspace integration |
| Embeddability | AppSheet builds standalone apps | AppSheet builds standalone apps |
| Ease of use | AppSheet has more complexity | AppSheet has more complexity |
| Widget variety | App layouts vs 20+ widget templates | App layouts vs 20+ widget templates |
Pricing comparison
| Shareables | Google AppSheet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (Limited apps and features) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $5/user/mo |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $10/user/mo |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | Custom |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-user |
Who should choose what?
Choose Google AppSheet if you need...
- Google Workspace teams building internal apps
- Mobile data collection and field work apps
- Simple CRUD apps from Google Sheets
Choose Shareables if you need...
- Teams that want to display spreadsheet/database data on their website
- No-code builders who need embeddable widgets
- Small businesses wanting a quick, affordable data-driven site
- Agencies managing multiple client widgets
- Anyone using Airtable, Google Sheets, or Notion as a CMS
Switching from Google AppSheet
Connect the same Google Sheet to Shareables for public display needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
AppSheet apps are standalone and not designed for embedding. Shareables provides native embed codes for any website.