StackEdge vs Poker Spreadsheet — Pros, Cons, When to Switch

Is StackEdge or Spreadsheet the better poker tracker?

A spreadsheet works until it does not — and most poker spreadsheets break around the 6-month mark. A spreadsheet is free and flexible, but it cannot run a live session timer, log rebuys in one tap, auto-update your bankroll, or surface the patterns (most profitable venue, best day of week, sample-size confidence) that change how you play. StackEdge is a purpose-built tracker; a spreadsheet is a manual log. Most serious players make the switch between session 100 and session 300.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature	StackEdge	Spreadsheet
Live session timer (lock screen + Dynamic Island)	✓ Yes	✗ No
One-tap rebuy logging during the session	✓ Yes	✗ No
Auto-update bankroll after every session Only if your formulas stay intact	✓ Yes	~ Partial
BB/100, ROI, ITM% calculated automatically Possible to build, rarely built well	✓ Yes	~ Partial
Risk-of-ruin calculation	✓ Yes	✗ No
Sold-action / backer module Very hard to model in cells	✓ Yes	✗ No
Sample-size confidence intervals	✓ Yes	✗ No
Venue P&L sorted by $/hr Pivot table — works for totals only	✓ Yes	~ Partial
CSV import	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Cost	Free tier + Pro	Free
Works offline	✓ Yes	✓ Yes

When Spreadsheet is the better choice

You play fewer than 20 sessions a year (a tracker is overkill).
You want total flexibility to track non-standard fields (e.g. detailed staking arrangements that even StackEdge does not model).
You enjoy spreadsheet engineering for its own sake.

When StackEdge is the better choice

You play live cash and want a lock-screen timer.
You log 5+ sessions a month and the manual data entry adds up.
You sell action and want backer ROI calculated automatically.
You want sample-size aware analytics, not just totals.
Your spreadsheet has already broken at least once.

Migrating from Spreadsheet to StackEdge

Export your spreadsheet to CSV with these columns: date, game type, stakes, venue, buy-in, rebuys, cash-out, notes. Then download the StackEdge template at /csv-import and align your columns. The Pro CSV importer maps the fields automatically.

Need help with migration? Email StackEdgePoker@gmail.com — we can help map non-standard columns from a poker spreadsheet (Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers) to the StackEdge schema.

Ready to switch? Download StackEdge free and use the CSV import template to bring your full history.

Frequently asked questions

Is StackEdge or Spreadsheet better?

A spreadsheet works until it does not — and most poker spreadsheets break around the 6-month mark. A spreadsheet is free and flexible, but it cannot run a live session timer, log rebuys in one tap, auto-update your bankroll, or surface the patterns (most profitable venue, best day of week, sample-size confidence) that change how you play. StackEdge is a purpose-built tracker; a spreadsheet is a manual log. Most serious players make the switch between session 100 and session 300.

Can I migrate from Spreadsheet to StackEdge?

Export your spreadsheet to CSV with these columns: date, game type, stakes, venue, buy-in, rebuys, cash-out, notes. Then download the StackEdge template at /csv-import and align your columns. The Pro CSV importer maps the fields automatically.

When is Spreadsheet the better choice?

You play fewer than 20 sessions a year (a tracker is overkill). You want total flexibility to track non-standard fields (e.g. detailed staking arrangements that even StackEdge does not model). You enjoy spreadsheet engineering for its own sake.

When is StackEdge the better choice?

You play live cash and want a lock-screen timer. You log 5+ sessions a month and the manual data entry adds up. You sell action and want backer ROI calculated automatically. You want sample-size aware analytics, not just totals. Your spreadsheet has already broken at least once.

Last updated: May 19, 2026 · Written by Timothy J. Casatelli

StackEdge vs Spreadsheet — Should You Switch?