ShortieCuts vs xlkeyz, SheetWhiz and SheetCuts
Summary
How does ShortieCuts compare with other Excel shortcut extensions for Google Sheets?
ShortieCuts is a Chrome extension that brings Microsoft Office keyboard shortcuts to Google Sheets, Slides and Docs. Compared with three similar extensions (xlkeyz, SheetWhiz and SheetCuts), it has the most Excel Alt key sequences (233, vs 116 for SheetCuts and 76 for xlkeyz; SheetWhiz publishes no count), is the only one that covers Google Docs (149 Word shortcuts), and has the most Google Slides coverage (148 PowerPoint shortcuts). Trace Precedents, Trace Dependents and Goal Seek are included in every paid plan, and it signs in with your Google email only, with no access to your files. At $7.99/month or $69.99/year it costs less than xlkeyz and SheetWhiz. SheetCuts costs less, and xlkeyz and SheetWhiz offer free tiers, which ShortieCuts does not.
Prices and figures last checked 12 Oct 2026, from each product's public pricing page and Chrome Web Store listing.
Feature Comparison
✓ = yes, — = no, Pro = paid plan only, ? = not confirmed from public pages, Not seen = not mentioned on their public pages. Numbers are shortcut counts.
New, Rolling Out This Week Auto-Color, Custom Keys and Chart Format Presets come in ShortieCuts versions 1.2.6 and 1.2.7, rolling out through the Chrome Web Store this week, so a fresh install may not have them yet.
| Feature | ShortieCuts | xlkeyz | SheetWhiz | SheetCuts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps Covered | ||||
| Google Sheets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Slides (PowerPoint Shortcuts) | ✓148 | — | ✓ | ✓Home tab only, 53 |
| Google Docs (Word Shortcuts) | ✓149 | — | —image paste target only | — |
| Shortcuts | ||||
| Excel Alt Ribbon Sequences in Sheets | ✓233 | ✓76 | ?shortcuts yes, no count published | ✓116 |
| On-Screen Key-Tip Overlay | ✓show, ghost or hide | ? | ? | ✓ |
| Paste Special (Values, Formulas, Transpose) | ✓ | Pro | Pro | ✓ |
| Paste Column Widths | — | Pro | ✓ | ✓ |
| Borders, Number Formats, Alignment, Merge, Freeze | ✓ | ✓ | ✓some Pro | ✓ |
| Insert / Delete Rows and Columns | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Number / Font / Fill Color Cycles | ✓not customizable | Pro | Procustomizable | — |
| Custom Key Remapping | ✓free, new | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Mac Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ? |
| Modeling and Auditing | ||||
| Trace Precedents / Dependents | ✓cross-tab, F5 jump-back list | Pro | Promulti-level drill | — |
| Goal Seek | ✓ | Pro | Pro | — |
| Accumulate (Repeat-Recalc Simulation) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Sensitivity / Data Tables | — | Pro | Pro | — |
| Auto-Color Hardcodes and Links | ✓new | Pro | Pro | — |
| Chart Format Presets | ✓new | Not seen | Not seen | Not seen |
| Step-Through Evaluate Formula | — | — | ✓ | — |
| AI Formula Explainer | — | — | ✓per its listing | — |
| Workbook Health Audits | — | Pro | — | — |
| Export Selection as Linked Image | — | — | ✓beta | — |
| Access and Teams | ||||
| Needs Access to Google Drive / Sheets Files | —email sign-in only | Yes (Sheets API) | Yes (Drive, for tracing) | — |
| Team Admin / Seat Management | ✓add members by email or domain | — | ✓ | — |
| SOC 2 Type 2 Report | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Chrome Web Store Listing | ||||
| Last Updated in the Chrome Web Store (checked 12 Oct 2026) | 12 Oct 2026 (v1.2.4) | 21 Sep 2026 (v1.0.18) | 6 Oct 2026 (v2.1.20) | 9 Jun 2026 (v1.3.7) |
Pricing
US dollars, individual plans unless noted. Prices and figures last checked 12 Oct 2026, from each product's public pricing page and Chrome Web Store listing.
| Plan | ShortieCuts | xlkeyz | SheetWhiz | SheetCuts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $7.99 | $14.99 | $9.99 | $6.00 |
| Yearly | $69.99 | $150 | $99.99 | $49 |
| Free Tier | No | Yes: Alt keys, formats, borders, freeze, merge | Yes: formatting and Slides shortcuts, image export, custom keys | No |
| Free Trial | 14 days, no card | 3 days of Pro, no card | 21 days of Pro | 14 days, no card |
| Team Plan | Automatic volume pricing, no platform fee: $67.89/user/yr at 5 seats, down to $59.49 at 25+ | Not offered | $99.99/user/yr plus a $250/yr fee | Not offered |
Sources: ShortieCuts pricing, xlkeyz pricing, SheetWhiz pricing, SheetCuts pricing. See ShortieCuts pricing for team discounts.
Where Each Tool Is Strongest
ShortieCuts
- Most Excel Alt sequences: 233, vs 116 (SheetCuts) and 76 (xlkeyz). 530 Office shortcuts in all.
- The only one covering Google Docs (149 Word shortcuts), and the most Slides coverage (148 PowerPoint shortcuts).
- Trace Precedents, Trace Dependents and Goal Seek included in every paid plan, plus Accumulate.
- No access to your files: sign-in by Google email only.
- Cheaper than xlkeyz and SheetWhiz: $7.99/month or $69.99/year. Team discounts apply automatically, with no platform fee.
SheetWhiz
- A free tier (formatting shortcuts, Slides shortcuts, image export, custom keys) and the longest trial of the four (21 days of Pro).
- The largest user base: about 10,000 Chrome Web Store users, vs 1,000 for ShortieCuts.
- More modeling extras: sensitivity tables, step-through Evaluate Formula, customizable format cycles and linked-image export.
- Team admin, a SOC 2 Type 2 report and a Trust Center for firm-wide buyers.
xlkeyz
- A free-forever tier covering Alt keys, formats, borders, freeze and merge.
- Workbook health audits (cell limit, slow formulas), plus sensitivity tables and auto-coloring on Pro.
- Custom key remapping and a printable cheat sheet (165 entries).
SheetCuts
- The lowest price of the four: $6.00/month or $49/year.
- 116 Excel Alt sequences with an on-screen key-tip overlay, plus paste column widths.
- No Google Drive or Sheets file access needed, and a 14-day trial with no card.
Prices and figures last checked 12 Oct 2026, from each product's public pricing page and Chrome Web Store listing. Competitor features are as described on their own sites and store listings; ShortieCuts did not install or test them. Product names are used only to identify them.
FAQ
Is ShortieCuts cheaper than SheetWhiz?
Yes, on the paid plans. ShortieCuts is $7.99/month or $69.99/year; SheetWhiz Pro lists $9.99/month or $99.99/year (20% and 30% more). For teams, ShortieCuts has no platform fee, while SheetWhiz Teams lists $99.99 per user per year plus a $250 annual fee. SheetWhiz also has a free tier, which ShortieCuts does not.
Is ShortieCuts cheaper than xlkeyz?
Yes, on the paid plans. ShortieCuts is $7.99/month or $69.99/year; xlkeyz Pro lists $14.99/month or $150/year. xlkeyz has a free-forever tier for basic shortcuts, which ShortieCuts does not.
Is ShortieCuts the cheapest Excel shortcut extension for Google Sheets?
No. Of the four compared here, SheetCuts lists the lowest price ($6.00/month or $49/year). ShortieCuts costs $7.99/month or $69.99/year and adds Google Docs, more Google Slides coverage, Trace Precedents/Dependents and Goal Seek.
Does ShortieCuts work in Google Docs?
Yes. ShortieCuts brings 149 Word ALT key shortcuts to Google Docs, and it is the only one of the four tools compared here that covers Docs. It also covers Google Slides (148 PowerPoint shortcuts) and Google Sheets.
Does ShortieCuts need access to my spreadsheets?
No. ShortieCuts signs in with your Google account email only and never asks for access to your Google Drive or spreadsheet files. Shortcuts run in your browser, and ShortieCuts never reads or stores the content of your Sheets, Slides or Docs.
How many Excel shortcuts does ShortieCuts support?
233 Excel ALT key sequences in Google Sheets, the most of the four tools compared here (SheetCuts lists 116 and xlkeyz 76; SheetWhiz publishes no count). With PowerPoint and Word shortcuts, ShortieCuts has 530 Office shortcuts in all.
Does ShortieCuts have Trace Precedents and Goal Seek?
Yes. Trace Precedents (Ctrl + [), Trace Dependents (Ctrl + ]) and Goal Seek (Alt + A + W + G) are included in every paid plan and in the free trial. Tracing works across tabs, and F5 opens a list to jump back.
Is there a free trial or free version?
There is a 14-day free trial of every feature with no credit card. There is no free-forever tier; after the trial, ShortieCuts is $7.99/month or $69.99/year.
Prices and figures last checked 12 Oct 2026, from each product's public pricing page and Chrome Web Store listing. Also see Privacy Policy and llms.txt.