Expiry Manager vs. a Spreadsheet
A spreadsheet can list expiry dates, but it can't remind you before one arrives, read a date off a scanned document for you, or notify a teammate - Expiry Manager does all three natively, which is the actual point of tracking a date in the first place.
| Capability | Spreadsheet | Expiry Manager |
|---|---|---|
| List expiry dates | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic reminders | No | Yes |
| Scan a document to extract its date | No | Built in, per item |
| Team/family sharing with ownership | Manual, error-prone | Built in |
| Recurring/renewing items | Manual re-entry | Automatic |
Spreadsheets are a reasonable starting point for tracking a handful of dates, but they're passive - they only tell you what's expiring if you remember to open them and look.