ANGELWOOD & Spreadsheets / COMPARISON

Stop Managing Client Updates in Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets are free but cost you time, clients, and sanity. See what you're really paying for manual tracking.

THE DECISIONSpreadsheets work until they don't. Angelwood automates what you're doing manually.

QUICK ANSWER

Spreadsheets work until they don't. Angelwood automates what you're doing manually.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Best for operators evaluating whether Spreadsheets or Angelwood is the better fit for client communication, retention, and delivery visibility.

DIFFERENT STRENGTHS

Start with what matters to you.

01

Angelwood

  • Automatic updates from PM tools
  • Client self-service portal
  • AI health scoring (no manual tracking)
  • Built-in approvals and payments
02

Spreadsheets

  • Free to use
  • Complete flexibility
  • No learning curve
  • Works offline

THE DETAILS, SIDE BY SIDE

Compare the capabilities.

Explore the details under each capability. Scroll the table on smaller screens.

Angelwood and Spreadsheets feature comparison
CapabilityAngelwoodSpreadsheets
Cost$49/monthFree
Time to UpdateAutomaticManual
Client Self-ServiceIncludedNot included
Error PreventionBuilt-inManual review
Client Health TrackingAI-poweredManual formulas
Approval WorkflowsIncludedNot included
Payment IntegrationIncludedNot included

PRICE & PLAN CONTEXT

Make room for the right fit.

ANGELWOOD / Starter

$99 / month

3 seats included · 10 client portals. Compare all plan limits and entitlements on the pricing page.

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SPREADSHEETS / GUIDE PRICING

Free

Hidden cost: 6+ hours weekly manual work

Free tier listed in this guide

CHOOSE AROUND YOUR WORK

Which fits your team?

01

Consider Angelwood when…

  • Firms with 5+ clients
  • Teams spending hours on manual updates
  • Firms experiencing client churn
  • Anyone tired of copy-pasting data
02

Consider Spreadsheets when…

  • Solo freelancers with 1-2 clients
  • Those with zero budget
  • Simple projects without ongoing updates
  • Temporary tracking needs

GOOD QUESTIONS

Spreadsheets vs Angelwood FAQs

How much time does Angelwood actually save?

Most firms report saving 6+ hours per week on status updates, reporting, and client communication. That's 300+ hours per year returned to billable work.

What's the hidden cost of spreadsheets?

Time (manual updates), errors (outdated information), churn (poor client experience), and missed revenue (no payment gates). One churned client costs your firm more than a year of Angelwood.

Can I import data from my spreadsheets?

Yes. We can help migrate your client list, project data, and historical information. Most migrations take under an hour.

YOUR NEXT STEP

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