Dotloop + Google Drive / Google Sheets

Dotloop – Google Drive Backup vs. Google Sheets

If you're looking to back up your data from dotloop, API Nation offers two integration options: Google Drive Backup and Google Sheets. This article explains the key differences so you can choose the integration that best fits your needs.

Google Drive Backup

Our Google Drive Backup integration is the most comprehensive option for users who want to preserve both files and data from dotloop. It backs up the actual files stored within your loops, and also generates three Google Sheets containing your Address Book contacts, a list of your Loops, and the Participants in those loops.

This integration is billed under our Metered Billing plans, meaning your monthly fee is based on the number of records you sync.

Google Sheets

Our Google Sheets integration is ideal for users who want to export specific data from dotloop into a spreadsheet format. You can choose to sync any of the following:

• Contacts in Address Book
• Loop Participants
• Loops
• Tasks

Like the Google Drive Backup, this integration also operates under our Metered Billing plans, so your monthly fee is determined by the number of records you sync.

Choosing a Plan

Both integrations use metered billing, so you'll need to select a plan based on the number of records you expect to sync. There are a few important things to keep in mind:

• Dotloop does not report record counts — Neither users nor API Nation are able to retrieve an exact record count from dotloop prior to syncing. Selecting a plan will require an estimate on your part.
• Unlimited syncing is no longer available — Both integrations now fall under metered billing plans. There is no flat-rate unlimited option for either integration.

Quick Comparison

Use the table below to compare both options at a glance.

	Google Drive Backup	Google Sheets
Backs up loop files	✅ Yes	❌ No
Exports data to spreadsheets	✅ Yes (3 sheets)	✅ Yes (choose what to sync)
Billing model	Metered (by record count)	Metered (by record count)
Select specific data to sync (Filters)	❌ No	✅ Yes

Tip: Not sure how many records you have in dotloop? Check out our article on Calculating Your Dotloop Records for guidance on estimating your record count before choosing a plan.

Important: The Google Sheets integration does not back up the individual files stored within your loops. To back up actual loop files, you must use the Google Drive Backup integration.

Still not sure which integration is right for you?