Comparison
ShopSheets vs Matrixify
By Marquis Rollo · Last updated September 24, 2026
ShopSheets and Matrixify both move Shopify data into a spreadsheet, but they solve different jobs. ShopSheets keeps a live, one-way feed of your orders, fulfillments, and full product catalog inside a Google Sheet that updates automatically. Matrixify is a bulk import/export tool: you run a job, it produces (or reads) an Excel, CSV, or Google Sheets file, and it can write changes back into your store.
This page compares the two feature by feature so you can pick the one that fits. We build ShopSheets, so treat it as a vendor comparison. Every claim below is checkable against each app's public listing, and we link Matrixify's so you can verify.
The short version
Choose ShopSheets if you want your current orders and catalog to live in Google Sheets and update automatically. It works well as a live order dashboard or a shared fulfillment view, with no file to download and nothing to set up.
Choose Matrixify if you need to import or bulk-edit data back into Shopify or migrate a store. ShopSheets syncs data one-way into Google Sheets and never writes changes back to your store.
Try ShopSheets free| Feature | ShopSheets | Matrixify |
|---|---|---|
| Updates in Google Sheets | Automatic via webhooks | Manual or scheduled export |
| One-way and read-only (never writes to your store) | Yes | No, imports write to the store |
| Import / bulk-edit data back into Shopify | No, by design | Yes |
| Auto-creates the Google Sheet for you | Yes | No, you manage the file |
| Filters live inside the sheet | Yes | No, set per export job |
| Recent orders | Yes | Yes |
| Full order-history export | Yes, with full-history access | Yes |
| Full product catalog | Yes | Yes |
| Fulfillments | Yes | Yes |
| Store migration / breadth of data types | Orders, products, fulfillments | Broad, most Shopify objects |
| Setup and learning curve | Minimal, connect and go | Steeper, power-user tool |
| Pricing | $9.99/mo flat | Tiered by record volume |
| Free option | 7-day free trial | Free tier for small jobs |
We pulled Matrixify's feature and pricing details from its public Shopify App Store listing, and they can change. Check its current pricing before you decide. Competitor details last checked 2026-09-16. ShopSheets supports full history with read_all_orders permission; older installs may need to reconnect. Orders, fulfillments, and products update automatically. Refresh from the app after changing filters. View Matrixify's listing.
Live sync vs bulk import/export
The core difference is how the data reaches your spreadsheet. ShopSheets keeps a live connection: it creates a Google Sheet, fills it with your current orders and catalog, and updates automatically as webhooks arrive. You reopen the same sheet and it reflects your store now.
Matrixify works in files. You configure an export job, it generates an Excel, CSV, or Google Sheets file, and you download or open the result. To refresh it you run the job again, or schedule it to repeat. Either way you work from a file, which suits one-off bulk work more than a dashboard you check daily.
Read-only, so nothing writes back
ShopSheets only reads from Shopify. It never writes back, so no spreadsheet edit can change your store. That makes the sheet safe to share with a client or a teammate without worrying about accidental writes.
Matrixify's strength is the opposite. It imports as well as exports, so you can bulk-edit products, update inventory, or migrate a store by uploading a file. If your job is changing store data in bulk, that is what Matrixify is for, and it is something ShopSheets does not do.
How far back the data goes
ShopSheets supports your full order history when your store has granted full-history access (read_all_orders), plus fulfillments and your full product catalog. Select All time in the sheet and refresh from the app. Older installs may need to reconnect using the in-app banner to grant access.
Both apps can access full order history. Choose ShopSheets for a Google Sheet that updates automatically, or Matrixify for bulk file workflows, imports, and migrations.
Setup and who each tool is for
ShopSheets is aimed at merchants who want their data in a spreadsheet without learning an export tool. You install it, connect Google, and it creates the sheet. Filters live in the first rows of the sheet, so changing a date range or status is a dropdown instead of a new export. See how sync and filters work for the details. For a one-off file cleanup you may not need either app; our free Shopify CSV tools can handle that.
Matrixify is aimed at power users, agencies, and developers doing bulk migrations and edits. Its format and options take time to learn, but they give power users a lot of control. If you are comfortable with that and need import capability, the learning curve pays off. If you just want a current-orders sheet, it is more tool than the task needs.
Which one to pick
For Shopify orders and your catalog in Google Sheets, ShopSheets creates the sheet and keeps it current automatically. Full order history is available with permission. Choose Matrixify for imports, bulk edits, or store migration.
If you are specifically weighing whether to switch away from Matrixify, our Matrixify alternative page walks through when it makes sense. If Coupler.io is also on your list, see ShopSheets vs Coupler.io. For the wider field, the best Shopify export apps roundup puts all of them in context.
Pricing
ShopSheets is $9.99 per month, flat, with a 7-day free trial and no credit card to start. The price does not change with how much data you sync.
Matrixify prices in tiers based on the number of records and scheduled jobs, with a free tier for small exports. For occasional large migrations that can be cost-effective; for a routine you run often, flat pricing is easier to predict. Check Matrixify's current tiers on its listing, since they can change.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the main difference between ShopSheets and Matrixify?
- ShopSheets keeps a live, one-way feed of your orders, all fulfillments, and the full catalog in a Google Sheet that updates automatically. Matrixify does bulk file import and export, including writing data back into your store. ShopSheets is read-only and never writes to Shopify.
- Can ShopSheets import or bulk-edit data in Shopify like Matrixify?
- No. ShopSheets is one-way and read-only: it reads from Shopify and never writes back. If you need to import products, update inventory in bulk, or migrate a store from a file, Matrixify is the right tool.
- Does ShopSheets export my full order history?
- Yes, when your store has granted full-history access (read_all_orders). Select All time in the sheet and refresh from the app. Older installs may need to reconnect using the in-app banner. Orders, fulfillments, and products then update automatically over webhooks.
- How much does ShopSheets cost compared to Matrixify?
- ShopSheets is $9.99 per month flat with a 7-day free trial. Matrixify prices in tiers based on record volume, with a free tier for small jobs. Verify Matrixify's current pricing on its Shopify App Store listing.
- Do I need to know spreadsheets or CSV to use ShopSheets?
- No. ShopSheets creates the Google Sheet for you and puts the filters (date range, status, sort) in the top rows as dropdowns. There are no files to export or import and nothing to configure before you see your data.
- Which should I choose, ShopSheets or Matrixify?
- It depends on the job. ShopSheets fits a live, current view of your orders and catalog in Google Sheets with no setup; Matrixify fits bulk import and editing, store migration, or bulk file workflows.
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