Sheldon Sender vs MyExcel
MyExcel is a cost-effective Excel add-in for payslip distribution. Sheldon Sender is a dedicated standalone app. Here is when each choice makes the most sense.
Choose Sheldon Sender if…
You need macOS support, want a standalone app without requiring Excel, or need a purpose-built distribution workflow with an audit log.
Choose MyExcel if…
Your entire payroll workflow already lives in Microsoft Excel on Windows and you want the simplest possible send step without switching tools.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Sheldon Sender | MyExcel |
|---|---|---|
| macOS support | ||
| Windows support | ||
| Requires Microsoft Excel | ||
| Standalone app (no plugin) | ||
| Works fully offline | ||
| Data stored on-device | ||
| Gmail / custom SMTP | Not listed | |
| One-click Gmail connect (OAuth) | Not listed | |
| Bulk send (100+ employees) | ||
| PDF auto-match by employee ID | Not listed | |
| Multi-tab salary workbook auto-import | Not listed | |
| Per-employee PDF password generation | Not listed | |
| Per-employee delivery log | Not listed | |
| English UI | Not listed | |
| Free trial | 14 days / 50 sends | Contact vendor |
| Public pricing page | Contact vendor | |
| Named customer case study | Not listed | |
| Works with MISA exports | Not listed |
Where MyExcel Has the Edge
Works inside Excel
If your HR team lives in Excel all day, staying in the same environment for payslip distribution means zero learning curve and no context switching between tools.
Low entry cost
MyExcel is positioned as an affordable option for smaller teams who want to automate payslip sending without adding a separate monthly subscription.
Where Sheldon Sender Has the Edge
No Excel dependency
Sheldon Sender runs standalone on Windows and macOS. Your HR team does not need to have Excel — or a specific version of it — installed to distribute payslips.
macOS support
Sheldon Sender runs natively on macOS 12+. MyExcel requires Microsoft Excel for Windows, which means macOS users are blocked without additional setup.
Purpose-built workflow
Sheldon Sender was designed specifically for payslip distribution. The CSV → PDF → Send workflow is the entire interface, not a macro bolted onto a spreadsheet.
Per-employee audit log
Every send produces a detailed delivery report — who received what, when, and from which batch. Useful for compliance, NGO donor accountability, and HR records.
MISA compatibility
Sheldon Sender works directly with MISA AMIS CSV exports. Auto-match by employee ID means you can go from MISA export to 200 sent payslips in under 10 minutes.
Salary Pipeline: skip PDF creation entirely
Where an Excel add-in still needs you to print or export each payslip PDF, Sheldon Sender's Salary Pipeline reads your full multi-tab salary workbook — master data, staff list, and passwords — and generates every password-protected PDF automatically.
One-click Gmail connect
"Connect Gmail" replaces App Passwords and 2FA setup with a single Google sign-in. No SMTP fields, no IT ticket.
Pricing Comparison
Sheldon Sender
From $5/month (Starter plan). 14-day free trial with 50 sends included. No credit card required to start. Full pricing at sheldonsender.linno-tech.com/purchase.
MyExcel
Pricing available at myexcel.vn. MyExcel is designed as a low-cost option — contact the vendor for current pricing details.
Consider total cost of ownership: if your team is on macOS, adding a Windows Excel licence to run MyExcel may cost significantly more than a Sheldon Sender subscription.
Switching from MyExcel to Sheldon Sender
If your data is already in Excel, you are one export away.
- 1
Open your employee Excel spreadsheet.
- 2
Save a copy as CSV (File → Save As → CSV format).
- 3
Check the CSV has columns for employee ID, email address, and full name.
- 4
Download your payslip PDFs to a local folder.
- 5
Open Sheldon Sender, drag in the CSV, and select the PDF folder. The app auto-matches each PDF to the correct employee by ID.
- 6
Test with 5 employees. Verify the delivery report. Then send the full batch.
Which Tool Is Right for You?
Choose Sheldon Sender if…
You work on macOS. You do not want to require Excel for HR distribution. You need a dedicated app with a clean UI. You need a per-employee audit log. You use MISA AMIS.
Choose MyExcel if…
Your entire payroll workflow is in Excel on Windows and you want the simplest possible distribution step without adding a new app to the team's workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sheldon Sender require Microsoft Excel?
No. Sheldon Sender is a standalone app. It reads a standard CSV file — which you can export from Excel, MISA, or any payroll system — and a folder of PDF payslips.
Can I use Sheldon Sender if my data is in Excel?
Yes. Export your employee sheet from Excel as a CSV (File → Save As → CSV), then import it into Sheldon Sender. The whole process takes under a minute.
Does Sheldon Sender work on macOS?
Yes — natively on macOS 12 and later. MyExcel requires Microsoft Excel for Windows, so macOS users are blocked without additional software.
Does Sheldon Sender generate PDFs automatically from my Excel workbook?
Yes. The Salary Pipeline reads your full multi-tab salary workbook — master salary data, staff list, and passwords — directly from Excel or a Google Sheets link, then generates a password-protected payslip PDF for every employee automatically. No macros or add-in required.
Try Sheldon Sender Free for 14 Days
50 sends included. No credit card required. Works on macOS and Windows. No Excel needed.