Sheetrocket
Softr alternative

Client portals from Google Sheets. Without the Softr complexity.

Softr is a powerful full stack app builder. SheetRocket is for people who just want a professional client portal from their existing Google Sheet. Connect your sheet. Share a private link. Done.

No database to configure
No authentication system to build
No user management to set up
Just connect your Google Sheet
Private link for each client
From $19/month vs Softr from $49/month

Live demo

This portal is powered by a real Google Sheet

Project status, milestones, and documents come live from a Google Sheet. Share a private link with each client.

Live client portal example
Updating from Google Sheets

How it works

Three steps to go live

1

Connect your Google Sheet

Paste your Google Sheet URL in SheetRocket. Share the sheet with our service account or connect through Google OAuth. Your column headers become field labels automatically.

2

Pick a template and customize

Choose from widget templates, catalogue site templates, or client portal templates. Set colors, fonts, layout, and which columns appear where.

3

Publish, embed, or share

Get a hosted URL, copy a two line embed code for your existing website, or use your REST API endpoint. Updates sync automatically when you edit the sheet.

Who this page is for

Agency client portal

Small agencies wanting client portals

Give every client a professional dashboard without building a full app or managing user accounts.

Freelancer project portal

Freelancers needing project dashboards

Share deliverables, invoices, and activity updates through one private link instead of endless email threads.

Simple portal

Anyone who finds Softr too complex

Skip database schemas, permission rules, and multi day setup. Connect a sheet and publish in under 30 minutes.

Google Sheets portal

People who manage everything in Google Sheets

Your sheet is already the source of truth. SheetRocket publishes it as a polished client facing portal.

Budget friendly

Users wanting a simpler cheaper option

Get client portals from $19/month instead of Softr's $49/month starting price.

Coaching portal

Coaches and consultants sharing resources

Share documents, milestones, and updates with clients through a branded portal powered by your spreadsheet.

Two very different products

Softr is a full stack app builder

Softr lets you build complete web applications with its own database, user authentication, permissions system, and business logic. It is powerful but requires significant setup time.

Good for: Teams building internal tools, complex multi user apps, Airtable powered applications

Price: From $49/month

SheetRocket is a Google Sheets publishing tool

SheetRocket takes your existing Google Sheet and publishes it as a client portal, embeddable widget, or REST API. No database. No user setup. Connect and share.

Good for: Agencies sharing project status, freelancers sharing deliverables, coaches sharing resources, accountants sharing documents

Price: From $19/month

SheetRocket vs Softr

Two different products for different needs. Here is how they compare.

FeatureSoftrSheetRocket
Data sourceSoftr DB, Airtable, or Google SheetsGoogle Sheets only (simpler)
Setup time for first portalHours to daysUnder 30 minutes
User authenticationFull user accounts with loginPrivate link or password
Database requiredYes (Softr DB or Airtable)No (Google Sheets is the DB)
Embeddable widgetsNoYes, 18 templates
Starting price$49/month$19/month
Free planYes (limited)Yes (generous)
AI app builderYes (advanced)Coming soon

Frequently asked questions

When should I use Softr vs SheetRocket?

Use Softr if you need complex multi user apps with different permission levels, a full database, and advanced business logic. Use SheetRocket if you already manage data in Google Sheets and want to share it with clients as a professional portal without building infrastructure.

Does SheetRocket have client login like Softr?

SheetRocket uses private links and optional passwords instead of user accounts. Each client gets a unique private URL. Only people with that URL can access the portal. This is simpler than a login system and works for most agency use cases.

Can SheetRocket replace Softr for internal tools?

For basic internal dashboards yes. If you need complex role based permissions, workflow automations, or multi database joins SheetRocket is not the right tool. For simple data display and client facing portals SheetRocket is faster to set up and cheaper to run.

Is SheetRocket harder to use than Softr?

No. SheetRocket is significantly simpler. You connect a Google Sheet and pick a template. There is no database schema to design, no user table to configure, and no permission rules to set up.

What portal templates does SheetRocket have?

Eight templates: Agency client portal, Freelancer project portal, Property management, Coaching, Accountant, Legal, Wedding planner, and Personal trainer. Each has a full sidebar navigation, dashboard overview, and section views for documents, invoices, milestones, and activity.

Client portals without the Softr complexity

Connect your Google Sheet, pick a portal template, and share a private link. Free to start. From $19/month on paid plans.

Free plan available · No credit card required