Shareables
SpreadsheetWebSpreadsheetWeb vs. Shareables
SpreadsheetWeb converts complex Excel spreadsheets into web applications with full formula support, starting at $75/mo. Shareables is a lighter, more affordable tool ($6/mo) for displaying data from 10+ sources as embeddable widgets. Choose SpreadsheetWeb for Excel calculator apps; choose Shareables for visual data display.
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026At a glance
| Functionalities | Shareables | SpreadsheetWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | SpreadsheetWeb has a steep learning curve | SpreadsheetWeb has a steep learning curve |
| Widget variety | SpreadsheetWeb focuses on form-based calculators | SpreadsheetWeb focuses on form-based calculators |
| Data source support | Excel only vs 10+ sources | Excel only vs 10+ sources |
| Excel formula support | SpreadsheetWeb preserves complex Excel formulas | SpreadsheetWeb preserves complex Excel formulas |
| Embeddability | Native embed codes | Iframes |
| Pricing value | $75/mo starting vs $6/mo | $75/mo starting vs $6/mo |
Detailed comparison
Use Case
SpreadsheetWeb takes complex Excel spreadsheets with formulas, macros, and calculations and turns them into interactive web applications. It is built for preserving spreadsheet logic.
Shareables takes data from spreadsheets and databases and displays it as visual widgets: cards, tables, calendars, charts, and more. It focuses on presentation, not calculation.
Bottom line: If you need your Excel formulas to run on the web, use SpreadsheetWeb. If you need to display data attractively, use Shareables.
Pricing
SpreadsheetWeb starts at $75/mo for a single application. Their business plan runs $250/mo. Enterprise pricing is custom.
Shareables starts at $6/mo for 3 widgets. The Ultimate plan at $40/mo includes unlimited widgets.
Bottom line: Shareables costs a fraction of SpreadsheetWeb. For simple data display, the price difference is hard to justify.
Pricing
| Shareables | SpreadsheetWeb | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | No |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $75/mo |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $250/mo |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | Custom pricing |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-application |
Strengths and weaknesses
SpreadsheetWeb
Strengths
- + Preserves complex Excel formulas and calculations in the web app
- + Turns spreadsheet logic into interactive calculators and forms
- + Enterprise-grade security and compliance features
- + API access for integration with other systems
Weaknesses
- - Very expensive starting at $75/mo
- - Only works with Excel files
- - Complex setup process with a steep learning curve
- - Dated interface compared to modern no-code tools
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 SpreadsheetWeb if you need...
- Enterprises with complex Excel calculators they need on the web
- Insurance quoting tools, pricing calculators, financial models
- Teams that need Excel formula logic preserved in a web app
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
For data display, yes. For complex Excel formula apps and calculators, no. SpreadsheetWeb preserves spreadsheet logic; Shareables focuses on visual presentation of data.
No. Shareables reads data from Excel files and displays it visually. It does not execute Excel formulas. If you need formula calculations on the web, SpreadsheetWeb is designed for that.
Shareables starts at $6/mo vs SpreadsheetWeb at $75/mo. That is roughly 12x cheaper for basic data display needs.