The Best SpreadSimple Alternative for Data Widgets
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
SpreadSimple turns Google Sheets into standalone websites with built-in Stripe checkout. Shareables supports 10+ data sources and 20+ embeddable widget templates starting at $6/mo. Choose SpreadSimple for simple e-commerce from Sheets; choose Shareables for more data sources and embedding flexibility.
Why people look for SpreadSimple alternatives
- 1Need support for data sources beyond Google Sheets
- 2Want embeddable widgets, not just standalone sites
- 3Need more widget variety (20+ templates vs limited layouts)
- 4Want to use Airtable, Notion, or Excel as the data source
Shareables: a better fit for data display
Looking for a SpreadSimple alternative? Shareables offers more data source support (10+ vs Google Sheets only), more widget templates, and the ability to embed widgets on any existing website.
Shareables supports 10+ data sources vs Google Sheets only
Shareables has 20+ widget templates vs SpreadSimple's limited layouts
Shareables is built for embedding; SpreadSimple builds standalone sites
SpreadSimple has Stripe checkout built in; Shareables focuses on display
Detailed comparison
Data Sources
SpreadSimple works exclusively with Google Sheets. Every site pulls data from a Google Sheet you configure.
Shareables connects to 10+ sources: Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, Excel, Trello, and more.
Bottom line: If you only use Google Sheets and always will, SpreadSimple works. If you use or might use other tools, Shareables gives you flexibility.
E-commerce
SpreadSimple has built-in e-commerce: Stripe checkout, shopping cart, order tracking, and product variants. It is designed to sell products directly from a spreadsheet.
Shareables can display product catalogs, pricing tables, and product details, but does not include a built-in checkout flow. For selling, you would link to an external checkout.
Bottom line: For selling products with a built-in cart, SpreadSimple wins. For showcasing products, catalogs, or menus without checkout, Shareables has more display options.
Embedding
SpreadSimple generates standalone websites. Embedding into an existing site requires iframing the full page.
Shareables generates embed codes for each widget. Drop a script tag into any page, and the widget renders natively on your site.
Bottom line: Shareables is the better choice for adding data-driven content to an existing website.
Template Variety
SpreadSimple offers a handful of site templates focused on product catalogs, content pages, and basic listings.
Shareables has 20+ widget templates covering blogs, products, events, FAQs, testimonials, charts, job boards, property listings, restaurant menus, and more.
Bottom line: Shareables covers more use cases out of the box.
Shareables vs SpreadSimple at a glance
| Functionalities |  Shareables |  SpreadSimple |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | More template variety | Both are simple |
| Widget variety | 20+ templates | On product/content pages |
| Data source support | SpreadSimple only works with Google Sheets | SpreadSimple only works with Google Sheets |
| Embeddability | Embed-first | Standalone sites |
| E-commerce features | SpreadSimple has built-in Stripe checkout and cart | SpreadSimple has built-in Stripe checkout and cart |
| Pricing value | Shareables starts at $6/mo for more features | Shareables starts at $6/mo for more features |
Pricing comparison
| Shareables | SpreadSimple | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (SpreadSimple branding, limited features) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $9/mo |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $19/mo |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | $49/mo |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-site |
Who should choose what?
Choose SpreadSimple if you need...
- Small businesses selling products directly from Google Sheets
- Teams wanting a simple product catalog with Stripe checkout
- Google Sheets users who want a quick standalone site
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 SpreadSimple
Connect the same Google Sheet to Shareables and pick a template. If you were using SpreadSimple for a product catalog, the Products widget template is a direct replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your needs. Shareables supports more data sources, more widget types, and embedding. SpreadSimple is better if you want a simple product store with Stripe checkout from Google Sheets.
Shareables can display product catalogs and pricing but doesn't include a built-in cart or Stripe checkout. You would link to an external payment page.
No. SpreadSimple only works with Google Sheets. Shareables supports Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, Excel, and 7+ other data sources.
SpreadSimple builds standalone sites, not embeddable widgets. You would need to iframe the entire page. Shareables is designed for embedding with native embed codes.