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Google Sheets

Spreadsheet application. A practical low-cost data store for reservations, payouts and expenses, with a built-in connector to Looker Studio.

Best free data store

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Best use case: DIY bookkeeping and dashboards for 1-5 listings
Ideal portfolio: 1-5 listings
Setup difficulty: easy
Channels: Not applicable / not verified

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What it automates

Calculations
Scheduled refresh to Looker Studio

What still needs a human

Data import and reconciliation
Formula maintenance

Verified integrations

Looker Studio
Zapier (templates for Hostaway and Hospitable reservations seen)

Strengths

Free with a Google account (general knowledge)
Easy to share

Limitations

Manual unless automated
No bank reconciliation
Errors creep in

Verification notes

Free tier for personal accounts not shown on fetched Workspace page

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Last verified 2026-10-19.