By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026At a glance
| Functionalities |  Shareables |  SheetDB |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | No-code | Requires coding |
| Developer flexibility | Ready-made widgets | Gives raw API access |
| No-code experience | Fully no-code | Requires code to display data |
| Data source support | Google Sheets only vs 10+ | Google Sheets only vs 10+ |
| Visual output | Renders visual widgets | Returns raw JSON |
Detailed comparison
Approach
SheetDB provides a REST API. You get JSON data back and build your own UI.
Shareables provides complete visual widgets. Pick a template, connect your data, embed it.
Bottom line: SheetDB is for developers who want full control. Shareables is for anyone who wants ready-made widgets fast.
Pricing
| Shareables | SheetDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (500 requests/mo, 1 API) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $6/mo |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $18/mo |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | $36/mo |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-API |
Strengths and weaknesses
SheetDB
Strengths
- + Clean REST API for Google Sheets data
- + Full CRUD operations (read, write, update, delete)
- + Useful for developers building custom frontends
- + Simple API with good documentation
Weaknesses
- - Requires coding to display data (no UI component)
- - Google Sheets only
- - No visual output, just raw API data
- - Not useful for non-developers
Shareables
Strengths
- + Supports 10+ data sources (Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, Excel, Trello, and more)
- + Embeddable widgets that work on any website or page builder
- + 20+ widget templates (blog, products, events, FAQ, testimonials, charts, and more)
- + Quick setup, under 5 minutes from data to live widget
Weaknesses
- - No user authentication or login portals
- - No form submissions or data write-back
- - Newer platform, smaller community compared to established players
- - Limited to displaying and presenting data (read-only)
Who should choose what?
Choose SheetDB if you need...
- Developers building custom apps with Google Sheets as a backend
- Projects needing CRUD API for spreadsheet data
- Technical teams who want full control over the frontend
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
What customers say
“This is a game-changer for our agency in terms of enhancing our clients' experience without complicating our backend support, as the clients can simply update spreadsheet information in real time. Once it's set up and optimized, it's pretty much plug and play. If you want dynamic content displayed in a very digestible, beautifully presented format, Shareables will be a great tool for you. Ryan also provides very fast support to solve all my questions.”
Byron
Aranka Media
“For product showcases and micro-directories, Shareables feels like a perfect starter replacement for Softr, Glide, and CommonNinja — especially when embeds and flexibility matter. Setup was fast. I connected my data, picked a layout, and published in minutes. Embeds worked exactly how I needed. Audio players, videos, and custom elements felt native inside the listings, not bolted on. Simple tool. Fast results. Exactly what I needed.”
Prashant
Mahakatha
“Shareables is exactly what I was looking for to quickly build and share curated directories. The interface is incredibly clean, and the setup process is fast and intuitive. I looked into heavier directory tools like Brilliant Directories and also considered building custom frontends connected to Airtable. Those solutions felt too bulky, expensive, and time-consuming. Shareables strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and functionality.”
Noah Reed
Frequently Asked Questions
They serve different needs. SheetDB gives you a raw API to Google Sheets data. Shareables gives you complete visual widgets. SheetDB is for developers; Shareables is no-code.
Yes. Use SheetDB for custom API integrations and write-back. Use Shareables for visual display widgets on your site. They can read from the same Google Sheet.