Comparison
BreakTemplate vs Google Sheets.
An honest comparison from the people who built BreakTemplate. Google Sheets is a great place to start. Here's where it falls short and where BreakTemplate earns its keep.
| Feature | BreakTemplate | Google Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-loaded teams (NFL/NBA/MLB/NHL) | Yes — every team auto-populated | No — paste team list manually |
| Auto-capture buyers from Whatnot | Yes (Pro plan, Chrome extension) | No — type each name manually |
| Live OBS overlay | Yes — paste one URL into OBS | No — build your own with image overlays |
| P&L formulas | Built in | Yes (build yourself) |
| Whatnot fee tracking | Auto-applied per break | Manual entry per show |
| Multi-show finance roll-up | Yes — dashboard view | Build a pivot table |
| CSV/tax export | One click | Built in (any sheet) |
| Shareable with collaborator | No (single-user, planned) | Yes (free) |
| Works offline | No (web app) | Yes (with Google Sheets offline) |
| Cost | Free for 1 break, $19/mo Pro | Free |
| Setup time | 30 seconds | 30-60 minutes per template |
When Google Sheets is the right answer.
If you're running 1-2 small shows a month, you don't need BreakTemplate. Grab one of the free .xlsx templates, upload it to Google Drive, and run your shows. The templates have every team pre-loaded and live P&L formulas.
When BreakTemplate is the right answer.
- You're running 3+ shows per week and tired of typing buyer names while opening packs
- You want a live OBS overlay that updates as buyers claim spots — not just a static image
- You want per-break P&L without manually copying Whatnot statements
- You want a single dashboard for revenue, costs, and profit across every show you've ever run
Try both. Pick what fits.
The free .xlsx templates work great for small shows. The live tool earns its $19/month the moment your shows pass 30 spots.