Detailed comparison of features, use cases, and workflows—Excel plugin for native integration and macros, web app for cross-platform access and collaboration

Shortcut Plugin vs Web App: Choosing the Right Platform

Shortcut offers two ways to work: the Excel plugin for native Microsoft Excel integration, and the web app for browser-based access. Both provide AI-powered financial modeling, but each excels in different scenarios.

Quick Comparison

📊 Excel Plugin

✓ Native .xlsx editing
✓ Full VBA & macro support
✓ 100% Excel feature parity
✓ Local/OneDrive file storage
✓ All Excel keyboard shortcuts

💻 Web App

✓ Zero installation required
✓ Cross-platform (any device)
✓ Built-in real-time collaboration
✓ Auto-save to cloud
✓ ~95% Excel feature parity

🔄 Hybrid Workflows

Many teams use both strategically: web app for building models from scratch, plugin for working within their firm's existing Excel ecosystem. Your templates, prompts, and preferences sync between both.

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