Why a spreadsheet stalls
Spreadsheets are great for a one-off estimate, but they don't grade evidence quality, attribute AI cost automatically, or turn numbers into a clear decision. NetLift does.
NetLift vs Spreadsheets for AI ROI
By Paige Gilmore, Founder, NetLift· Published June 22, 2026· Updated June 22, 2026
Spreadsheets capture numbers; NetLift captures evidence-graded AI value with decisions, forecasts and finance-ready reporting.
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| Capability | NetLift | Spreadsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Time with vs without AI | Built in | Manual |
| Evidence Quality grading | Yes | No |
| AI cost attribution | Automatic | Manual |
| Expand / Review / Stop decisions | Yes | No |
| Finance-ready reporting | Yes | Limited |
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About the author
Paige Gilmore · Founder, NetLift
Paige Gilmore is the founder of NetLift, the AI Value Management platform that helps organisations measure the cost, savings and return of AI adoption.
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