SheetsBat vs Google Sheets
Google Sheets made browser spreadsheets mainstream and is free with a Google account. SheetsBat is also a browser spreadsheet, with a focus on Excel style formulas, .xlsx files and a suite of small business apps. Here is a fair look at both.
Side by side
A summary of the main differences. Products change often, so check each vendor's site for the latest details.
| Aspect | SheetsBat | Google Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Any modern browser, on desktop, tablet and phone. | Any modern browser, plus mobile apps for Android and iOS. |
| Functions | 536 functions with Excel style names and behaviour, including LAMBDA, GROUPBY, PIVOTBY and REGEX functions. | Around 500 functions, including some of its own like QUERY, GOOGLEFINANCE and IMPORTRANGE. |
| Excel files | Opens and saves .xlsx with formulas, formatting, tables, conditional formatting and validation. | Imports and exports .xlsx, and can edit .xlsx files stored in Google Drive. |
| Collaboration | Real time co-editing, comments, share links with roles and version history. | Real time co-editing, comments, assignments, share settings and version history. Very mature. |
| Automation | No scripting. Formulas, LAMBDA and AI actions. | Apps Script, macros recorded as scripts, and a large add-on marketplace. |
| Integrations | Works with the OfficeBats Drive and the other Bats apps. | Deep integration with Gmail, Forms, Drive, BigQuery and the rest of Google Workspace. |
| AI | Formula writing and explanation, table generation, analysis and cleanup with monthly credits on every plan. | AI features are available in some paid Google Workspace plans. |
| Price | Free plan. Pro is $10.99 a month and covers every Bats app. | Free for personal Google accounts. Business use is part of Google Workspace subscriptions. |
Where Google Sheets is stronger
- Free for personal use with generous storage, and most people already have a Google account.
- Apps Script and a large add-on marketplace for automation and integrations.
- Tight integration with Gmail, Google Forms, BigQuery and the rest of Google Workspace.
- Years of polish on real time collaboration, including assignments and smart chips.
Where SheetsBat is stronger
- Excel style function names and behaviour, so formulas move between SheetsBat and desktop spreadsheets with fewer surprises.
- Built around .xlsx: open, edit and save Excel files without converting them first.
- Monthly AI credits on every plan, including Free, shared with every Bats app.
- Part of a small suite for documents, PDFs, slides, forms and accounting under one account and one price.
your team lives in Google Workspace, needs Apps Script automation or wants a free tool tied to Gmail and Google Forms.
you exchange .xlsx files with others, want Excel style formulas in the browser, or want one simple plan for spreadsheets, documents and PDFs.
Google Sheets is a trademark of its owner. SheetsBat is not affiliated with or endorsed by it. Information checked November 2026.
Common questions
Can I move a spreadsheet from Google Sheets to SheetsBat?
Yes. Download it from Google Sheets as .xlsx and open it in SheetsBat. Formulas, formatting and validation come across.
Does SheetsBat support QUERY and IMPORTRANGE?
SheetsBat includes QUERY, IMPORTRANGE and other web functions in its function list. Check each function page for what it supports.
Is SheetsBat free like Google Sheets?
SheetsBat has a free plan with 25 workbooks, real time collaboration and 300 AI credits a month. Pro removes the workbook limit.
Which is better for teams?
Both support real time collaboration. Google Sheets is stronger inside Google Workspace. SheetsBat is a good fit for teams that work with Excel files.
Try it with your own files
Open an .xlsx file or a template in SheetsBat. Free, in your browser.