Vendor Space vs. Google Sheets
Google Sheets is great at spreadsheets. Vendor Space is built for vendors.
Quick verdict
Google Sheets is free and familiar, but it wasn't built to collect payments, send contracts, or let vendors self-register. Vendor Space replaces the spreadsheet with a purpose-built system - and it's also free until you collect payment.
Feature comparison
Pricing comparison
The real cost of Google Sheets: Google Sheets is free in dollars but expensive in time. Every vendor email, every payment follow-up, every manual booth assignment, every contract sent separately - that's your time. If you're managing 30+ vendors, the back-and-forth can eat 20+ hours per event. Vendor Space automates registration, payments, and contracts so you get those hours back.
Who should use what?
Google Sheets
Organizers running their first event with under 10 vendors who don't need to collect payments online. If you're just tracking names and booth numbers for a small community event, a spreadsheet is fine.
VVendor Space
Organizers managing 15+ vendors who need to collect payments, track booth assignments, and communicate with vendors without drowning in email. The moment you need to collect money from vendors, a spreadsheet isn't enough.
The bottom line
Google Sheets is where most organizers start. Vendor Space is where they go when they realize they're spending more time managing the spreadsheet than managing the event. Both are free to start - Vendor Space only charges when you collect payment through the platform.
Ready to try Vendor Space?
Free forever. Set up in 15 minutes. We only charge 6% when you collect payment.