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Pulling live data into Excel without Power Query or Power Pivot licenses leaves you with limited options and manual workarounds. But there’s a solution that provides better live data capabilities than Excel’s premium features.
Here’s how to get real-time data connections with automated refresh that surpasses Excel’s native capabilities while eliminating licensing costs entirely.
Get real-time data connections with automated refresh using Coefficient
For pulling live data without Excel’s premium features, Coefficient with Google Sheets offers a superior alternative that eliminates licensing requirements entirely. You get real-time connections to databases and APIs, automatic refresh schedules that run hourly, daily, or weekly, and push notifications for data updates.
How to make it work
Step 1. Switch to Google Sheets and install Coefficient.
Export your Excel data to Google Sheets in a one-time migration, then install the free Coefficient add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace. This gives you a platform designed for live data connections.
Step 2. Connect to your live data sources.
Set up connections to databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, plus business tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify, and custom APIs. Use simple OAuth or API key authentication without complex technical setup.
Step 3. Configure your data imports and refresh schedules.
Select the specific data and fields you need, then set up automated refresh that runs without manual intervention. Choose hourly updates for real-time dashboards or daily/weekly for regular reporting.
Step 4. Build live dashboards and analysis.
Create dashboards that automatically update with fresh data throughout the day. Use Google Sheets’ native pivot tables, charts, and formulas to analyze your live data connections.
Step 5. Set up automated reporting workflows.
Configure Coefficient to refresh your data overnight, so your team opens updated dashboards each morning. Set up end-of-day automated report generation that runs without manual data pulls.
Start pulling live data today
Power Query and Power Pivot licenses shouldn’t be required for live data capabilities. Coefficient provides a free, more automated alternative that surpasses Excel’s native capabilities while eliminating licensing costs entirely. Start connecting your live data sources today.
