Comparison

SpreadsheetBroccoli vs Dancing Numbers

Dancing Numbers is QuickBooks data import software for CSV and Excel files. SpreadsheetBroccoli is better for converting CSV files to accounting formats without desktop software installation or QuickBooks access requirements.

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Feature Comparison

Feature Comparison

Feature Dancing Numbers SpreadsheetBroccoli
Flexible pricing (pay-as-you-go)
Try without signup
No setup or learning required
Data stays on your device Cloud-based
Works on any device
Error detection before upload
Fast email support
No API tokens required
No risk of data corruption
Full data transparency
Try It Free No signup required

What Dancing Numbers Does Well

To be fair, Dancing Numbers has genuine strengths:

QuickBooks data import software
CSV and Excel import to QuickBooks Online and Desktop
Unlimited data import (no limits)
Multiple company files support (up to 10)
7-day free trial
Pipe-separated CSV support
Import/export services

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Dancing Numbers

  • You need QuickBooks data import software
  • You want unlimited data import
  • You work with multiple company files
  • You prefer desktop software approach

Choose SpreadsheetBroccoli

  • You need CSV file conversion to accounting formats
  • You want browser-based conversion without software installation
  • You do occasional imports rather than ongoing data import
  • You prefer browser-based conversion without QuickBooks access
  • You want instant results without software setup

How SpreadsheetBroccoli Works

1

Upload

Drop your CSV or Excel file — no signup needed

2

Preview

See exactly what your converted file looks like before paying

3

Download

Get your file in the right format, ready to import

Relevant SpreadsheetBroccoli Tools

These tools compete directly with Dancing Numbers:

Connect Connect Auth.net ↔ QuickBooks Connect Connect eBay ↔ QBO Convert CSV → QB Desktop Convert CSV → IIF Convert eBay → QuickBooks Convert Etsy → QuickBooks Convert Excel → IIF Convert IIF to QBO Convert OFX to QBO Convert PayPal → QuickBooks Desktop Convert QBO File → QB Desktop Convert QBO Accounts → Xero Convert QBO Customers → Xero Convert QBO Invoices → Xero Convert QBO Products → Xero Convert QFX → QB Desktop Convert QIF → QB Desktop Convert QIF to QBO Convert Shopify Orders → QB Desktop Convert Shopify Tax → QuickBooks Convert Square → QuickBooks Convert Square → QBD IIF Convert Stripe Customers → QuickBooks Convert Stripe → QB Desktop Convert Wells Fargo → QB Desktop Convert Wix → QuickBooks Convert WooCommerce → QuickBooks Desktop Convert XLS → QBO Import Import Auth.net → QuickBooks Import BigCommerce → QuickBooks Import Import Etsy → QBO Import Import PayPal → QB Desktop Import Import PayPal → QuickBooks Import QBO → Xero Migration Integrate Stripe Payouts → QuickBooks Migrate QBO → Xero Migration Validate QBD IIF Validate QBO Customer Export Validate QBO Customer Validate QBO Invoice Export Validate QBO Journal Entry

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your needs. Dancing Numbers is built for businesses that need advanced automation and accounting integrations. If you're a small business doing monthly imports or occasional conversions, SpreadsheetBroccoli's simpler approach may be a better fit - no subscriptions, no setup, just results.
Not for the same transactions - you'd risk double-counting. However, you could use Dancing Numbers for ongoing automation and SpreadsheetBroccoli for one-off historical imports or quick ad-hoc conversions outside your normal workflow.
Dancing Numbers typically requires 30-60 minutes of initial setup (account creation, API connections, mapping configuration), then runs automatically. SpreadsheetBroccoli takes under 2 minutes per conversion - upload, preview, download. Choose based on whether you need ongoing automation or quick occasional conversions.
Pick a clean cutoff date (end of month works best). Let Dancing Numbers finish processing that period, then disconnect. Export your data from the source platform and use SpreadsheetBroccoli for conversions going forward. The first month needs careful reconciliation to ensure no gaps or duplicates.
Both produce accurate results when used correctly. Dancing Numbers uses API connections for automated data sync. SpreadsheetBroccoli processes the exact file you provide and shows you a preview before finalizing. Our pre-upload validation catches errors before they reach your accounting software.
Dancing Numbers typically charges monthly subscriptions regardless of usage. SpreadsheetBroccoli offers flexible options: free preview before commitment, pay-per-conversion, credit bundles for volume, or subscriptions for heavy users. You only pay for what you actually use.
Dancing Numbers offers various support tiers depending on your plan. SpreadsheetBroccoli provides fast email support to all users. Our file-based approach also means simpler troubleshooting - if something looks wrong, you can see exactly what data was converted in the preview.
Dancing Numbers processes data on their servers via API connections. SpreadsheetBroccoli processes files entirely in your browser - your data never leaves your device. There's no account to hack, no API tokens to secure, and no data stored on external servers.
SpreadsheetBroccoli is ideal for small businesses doing their own bookkeeping, occasional users who need monthly or quarterly imports, and anyone who wants instant results without learning a new platform. Dancing Numbers is better suited for larger operations with dedicated bookkeepers who need ongoing automation.
Dancing Numbers offers automated syncing, real-time connections, and features like multi-channel consolidation or advanced accounting automation. SpreadsheetBroccoli focuses on doing file conversion exceptionally well - fast, private, and simple. We're not trying to replace full accounting platforms, just make conversions effortless.
Absolutely not. This is a major security advantage of SpreadsheetBroccoli over Dancing Numbers. Dancing Numbers requires you to hand over API keys or login credentials, creating a permanent security vulnerability. We only touch the specific file you upload, process it in your browser, and forget it immediately.
It works until it breaks. Automated integrations often fail silently when platforms update their APIs, leaving you with weeks of missing or duplicated data to clean up manually. SpreadsheetBroccoli is deterministic: you verify the file right now, import it right now, and you know it's done correctly. It turns "background anxiety" into "finished work."
You can, but the cost is validation and edge cases. AI often hallucinates math or format structures, and free scripts rarely handle messy real-world data (missing SKUs, strange currency formats, tax anomalies). We have battle-tested validators specifically for Dancing Numbers exports that catch issues a generic script will miss.