Airrange vs Google AppSheet
Both turn spreadsheets into apps — but Airrange is built for Excel, while AppSheet is built for Google Sheets. Which one is right for you?
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Airrange | AppSheet | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary data source | Microsoft Excel | Google Sheets |
| Formula preservation | 100% native Excel | Must rewrite in AppSheet expressions |
| Data stays local | ✓ | ✗ |
| REST API creation | ✓ | Limited |
| Granular sharing | Cell-level | Row-level only |
| Responsive web apps | ✓ | Mobile-first only |
| Embeddable on websites | ✓ | ✗ |
| Microsoft 365 integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| EU data hosting | AWS Frankfurt | Google Cloud (multi-region) |
| Learning curve | Low — know Excel, you're ready | Medium — new expression language |
| Built-in automation | Via Zapier / PowerAutomate | AppSheet Bots |
| Offline mode | Partial — online start, then offline | ✓ |
| Free plan | Yes — 25 elements | Yes — with Google Workspace |
| Paid plans from | €19/mo per creator | $5/user/mo |
The Fundamental Difference: Excel vs Google Sheets
AppSheet requires you to adopt Google's expression language. Your existing Excel formulas need to be rewritten. For simple apps, that's fine — but for complex financial models, insurance calculations, or engineering formulas, it's a deal-breaker.
Airrange preserves your Excel formulas exactly as they are. No conversion, no rewriting. If it works in Excel, it works in Airrange.
Data Security: Local vs Cloud
With AppSheet, your data lives in Google Cloud. Airrange takes the opposite approach: your Excel files never leave your device. The builder runs in your browser, and only encrypted metadata is stored on EU servers (AWS Frankfurt).
Choose Airrange if you...
- Are an Excel power user
- Work in Microsoft 365
- Need data compliance (GDPR, EU)
- Want embeddable web calculators
- Need Excel-to-API for AI agents
- Need cell-level granular sharing
Choose AppSheet if you...
- Are all-in on Google Workspace
- Need built-in automation bots
- Need offline mobile apps
- Want a visual form builder
Verdict
Choose Airrange if you work with Excel, need data compliance, want embeddable web apps, or need APIs. Choose AppSheet if you're all-in on Google Sheets and need mobile-first apps with built-in automation.