SheetSpeed vs XLKeys

Both are Chrome extensions that bring Excel habits to Google Sheets. Here is how they differ, based on public information. XLKeys's site.

Side by side

	SheetSpeed	XLKeys
Excel Alt sequences	Core Alt paths; see shortcut list	Alt+H, E, A, W chains; remappable
Trace precedents / dependents	Ctrl+Shift+[ (Core, free) / Ctrl+Shift+] (Pro, launching soon)	Ctrl+Shift+[ / ] (Pro)
Auto-color	Pro (launching soon)	Yes, Ctrl+Shift+S (Pro)
Goal seek / sensitivity tables	Alt A W G / Alt A W T (Pro, launching soon)	Alt A W G / Alt A W T (Pro)
Workbook audits	No	Cell capacity and performance audits (Pro)
Pricing	Core free, no sign-in; Pro launching soon (planned $7.99/mo, $69/yr or $149 lifetime, 14-day trial)	Free formatting shortcuts; Pro with 3-day trial

Competitor facts are taken from each product's public website or Chrome Web Store page as of 14 Oct 2026. Listings change; check them before you choose. SheetSpeed is not affiliated with any of these products.

Which should you pick?

XLKeys and SheetSpeed overlap heavily for finance users. Choose XLKeys if you want workbook performance audits. Choose SheetSpeed if you want precedent tracing in the free tier, PowerPoint-style Slides shortcuts, and a planned lifetime Pro option (Pro launching soon).

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FAQ

Is trace precedents free in SheetSpeed?

Yes. Trace precedents on the visible formula is part of the free Core. XLKeys lists Trace Precedents as a Pro feature.