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NetNet vs Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets work — until they don't. Here's what changes when profit tracking is automated.

Side by side

Capability	Spreadsheet	NetNet
Update frequency	Manual (days behind)	Real-time (every order)
Data entry	Hours per week	Zero after initial setup
Ad spend tracking	Copy-paste from platforms	Auto-synced via OAuth
COGS tracking	Per-product formulas	One-time setup, auto-applied
Shipping costs	Flat estimate or ignored	Per-country, per-weight rules
Payment fees	Estimated or ignored	Actual gateway rates
Contribution Margin	Not tracked	Calculated per order
Accuracy	Formula-dependent	Penny-accurate ($0.01)
Multi-currency	Manual conversion	Automatic daily rates
AI analysis	—	Weekly narrative reports (Pro)
Margin alerts	—	Customizable thresholds (Pro)
Exports	Native format	CSV, multi-sheet Excel, PDF
Time investment	3-5 hours/week ongoing	10 minutes setup, then zero
Cost	Free (your time isn't)	Free plan available

0:00 Install from the Shopify App Store

0:30 90 days of historical orders start importing automatically

3:00 Set COGS for your top-selling products

6:00 Connect Meta and Google Ads via OAuth

10:00 Full profit dashboard is live — revenue, costs, margins, all real-time

You sell on platforms other than Shopify and need to consolidate everything manually
You need custom financial models beyond standard P&L (fundraising projections, etc.)
You have fewer than 10 orders per month and prefer full manual control

For most Shopify merchants doing 50+ orders/month, the time savings alone justify switching.