Getting Started
Choosing Your Destination
Understand the difference between Google Sheets and Google Data Studio and decide which destination is right for you.
When you sign up for Two Minute Reports, you choose one destination - Google Sheets or Google Data Studio. This destination is included in your base plan at no extra cost. You can add the second destination later as a paid add-on.
Side-by-side comparison
| Google Sheets | Google Data Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Spreadsheet | Visual reporting tool |
| Best for | Data analysts, agencies building custom formulas and dashboards | Marketing teams, client-facing reports and interactive dashboards |
| Data output | Rows and columns in a sheet tab | Data source connected to charts, tables, scorecards |
| Visualisation | Charts and pivot tables built in Sheets | Drag-and-drop report builder, wide chart library |
| Sharing | Share the spreadsheet | Share an interactive live report URL |
| Scheduling | Auto-refresh data on a schedule | Data stays fresh via Google Data Studio's cache |
| Formulas | Full Google Sheets formula support | Calculated fields in the report |
| Data blending | Combine multiple query tabs manually | Native blending across connectors that support it |
| White labelling | Export to PDF/Excel with your branding | Custom branding on reports (Pro and Business plans) |
When to choose Google Sheets
- You already use Google Sheets for reporting and want to add live data to existing spreadsheets
- Your workflow involves formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, or custom calculated columns
- You want to schedule automated email reports with PDF or Excel attachments
- You need to combine data across sources in a single spreadsheet
When to choose Google Data Studio
- You want to build interactive, visual dashboards for clients or stakeholders
- You need drag-and-drop chart building without touching a formula
- You want to share a live report URL that updates automatically
- You need to blend data across multiple connectors in a single chart
Can I use both?
Yes. Every plan includes one destination. If you need both Google Sheets and Google Data Studio, you can add the second destination as an add-on. See Destination Add-on for pricing and how to add it.
You select your destination when you first sign up. To switch or add the second destination later, go to your account settings.
Next Steps
- Quick Start — connect your first source and pull a report in minutes
- Install the Google Sheets add-on — get set up in Google Sheets
- Set up Google Data Studio connectors — get started with Google Data Studio