We get it—every dollar counts when you're building your handmade business. That's why we've created a free spreadsheet to get you started. But here's the thing: most makers find it pays for itself within the first month.
A spreadsheet can get you started, but here's what you're leaving on the table:
Craftybase automatically imports orders from Etsy, Shopify, Amazon and more. No more copy-pasting sales data into spreadsheets—it's all done for you, daily.
Most makers undercharge because they don't know their true costs. Craftybase tracks every material, labor hour, and overhead so you price for profit—not just survival.
Generate Schedule C reports, inventory valuations, and COGS calculations with a single click. No more late nights before tax deadlines trying to piece together a year's worth of data.
Here's what we've learned from thousands of makers who've switched from spreadsheets to Craftybase:
At just $20/month (billed yearly), Craftybase often pays for itself with just one or two correctly priced products. Our makers regularly tell us they've increased their profits after switching—not just saved time.
No credit card required. See for yourself why it's worth it.
See how they stack up side by side
| Feature | Free Spreadsheet | Craftybase |
|---|---|---|
| Material & product tracking | ||
| Basic COGS calculations | ||
| Automatic order imports | Etsy, Shopify, Amazon & more | |
| Real-time inventory levels | ||
| Low stock alerts | ||
| Bill of Materials (recipes) | ||
| Labor cost tracking | ||
| Schedule C tax reports | ||
| Manufacturing history | ||
| Pricing calculator | ||
| Dedicated support team | ||
| Price | Free | From $20/mo |
We totally get it—and we have a solution for you.
Our easy-to-use spreadsheet template is designed to help you with the basics of tracking your materials, products, and orders to get you started on your inventory journey. It's a free, lightweight way to get up and running while keeping your costs down.
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Not sure if Craftybase is the right fit, or want to compare a few options first? Our Craftybase alternatives guide walks through the most popular tools makers consider—including free and paid options—so you can make the call with the full picture.
The most common free alternatives to Craftybase are Excel or Google Sheets spreadsheets, Inventora's free plan (limited to 50 products), and Wave Accounting for basic bookkeeping. Each handles part of the problem — spreadsheets track materials, Wave handles income and expenses — but none combine inventory, manufacturing costing, and sales channel integrations in one place the way Craftybase does.
Free spreadsheet alternatives are perfectly good for tracking a small range of products and materials when you're just starting out. Google Sheets is free, flexible, and accessible anywhere. Wave Accounting handles income and expenses for tax purposes. These tools work well when you have fewer than 10 product lines, sell on a single channel, and don't yet need automated COGS tracking or order imports.
Free alternatives don't automatically import orders from Etsy, Shopify, or Amazon. They can't calculate your real cost per unit from your actual purchase history, update COGS in real time as material prices change, or send low-stock alerts. They also don't generate Schedule C tax reports or inventory valuations. As your business grows, these gaps become expensive — in time spent on manual data entry and in money lost to underpricing.
Upgrade from a free alternative when your spreadsheet takes more than an hour a week to maintain, when tax time leaves you scrambling to calculate COGS, or when you're selling on more than one channel. Most makers find that Craftybase pays for itself quickly — even one correctly-priced product that was previously underpriced can recover a month's subscription. Start with the 14-day free trial to see how it compares.
Yes. Craftybase offers a full-featured 14-day free trial with no credit card required. During your trial you get access to all features including Etsy and Shopify order syncing, recipe-based costing, COGS reports, and inventory tracking — so you can see exactly how it compares to your current free alternative before committing to a paid plan. Most makers have it set up and running within an afternoon.
Most makers outgrow spreadsheets faster than they expect. When you're ready to save time, price with confidence, and never panic at tax time again—we're here.
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