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SMBRegs vs DIY Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets feel free, but the hidden cost is your time, your accuracy, and your peace of mind.

SMBRegs

$25/mo

Structured. Monitored. Guided.

  • ✓ Catalog-backed checklist with official links
  • ✓ Deadline alerts
  • ✓ Step-by-step guidance
  • ✓ 5-minute setup

DIY Spreadsheets

“Free”

Manual. Outdated. Error-prone.

  • ✗ Manual research and updates
  • ✗ No alerts or reminders
  • ✗ Easy to miss requirements
  • ✗ Hours to set up and maintain

Feature Comparison

SMBRegs uses a curated regulation catalog plus separate monitored update feeds. Those feeds are signals, not automatic rewrites of every requirement summary.

FeatureSMBRegsSpreadsheets
Regulatory updatesMonitored update signals + remindersManual research required
Deadline alertsEmail/SMS reminders on supported plansHope you remember to check
Accuracy postureCatalog-backed summaries with official linksOnly as good as last update
Multi-state trackingBuilt-in, organizedOne tab per state (if you are diligent)
Time to set up5 minutesHours to days of research
Ongoing maintenanceLower manual overhead, but still verify important changesConstant manual updates
Error riskLower with guided workflowsHigh; manual data entry
Cost$25/mo"Free" (but your time is not)
Guided next stepsYes, step-by-stepNo

The Real Cost of Spreadsheets

10+

Hours per month spent researching and updating

$500+

Monthly cost of your time (at $50/hr)

High

Risk of missing a deadline or requirement

Ditch the spreadsheet

Your time is worth more than manual compliance tracking. Let SMBRegs handle it for $25/mo.

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