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SpreadSimpleSpreadSimple vs. Shareables
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.
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026At 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 |
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.
Pricing
| 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 |
Strengths and weaknesses
SpreadSimple
Strengths
- + Built-in Stripe checkout for selling products
- + Simple, focused product for Google Sheets users
- + Cart and order management from spreadsheet
- + Clean, modern site templates
Weaknesses
- - Only works with Google Sheets (no Airtable, Notion, etc.)
- - Limited widget types compared to Shareables
- - Not designed for embedding into existing sites
- - Fewer customization options
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 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
What customers say
“I'd tried another Google Sheets-to-site tool before and it soured quickly — so stiff, you couldn't customize anything, and worst of all it would never rank because there was no real HTML in the source code. Shareables is the opposite: Sheets and Airtable support, a lot of control over the design, and real HTML that actually ranks. Just look at the source of any of their sites.”
Selven
“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
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.