Google Sheets vs ThorData

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Two Data tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.
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The verdict

On the data we hold, Google Sheets comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says
  • Only Google Sheets has a free plan to start on.
  • Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
  • In our Data ranking, Google Sheets places 5 and ThorData 10 of 11.

Side by side

Google Sheets and ThorData compared
At a glance
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Starts at€6.80/mo$18/mo
Free planYesNo
APIYesYes
MCP serverYesYes
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Plans and pricing

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Google Sheets

  • FreeFree with any Google account.Free
  • Google Workspace StarterBusiness plan with 30 GB per user; Sheets is included.€6.80/mo/seat
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ThorData

  • SERP API BundlesSEO monitoring and rank tracking$18/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

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Choose Google Sheets if…

Lean B2B founders and small teams who need shared trackers, manual reports and lightweight dashboards, and have no dedicated analytics tool or database yet.

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Choose ThorData if…

We haven't written up who ThorData suits yet.
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