Alternatives to Smartsheet
Spreadsheet-style project platform
Smartsheet ranks #11 of 24 in Project management, with an Alt Score of 81. It is proprietary, sold by subscription from $9/user/month and available on Web, iOS and Android. 12 of 14 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Project managers, PMOs, and cross-functional teams (IT, marketing, operations) who need to plan and track work across an organization, from small businesses to large enterprises.
A spreadsheet-style grid for organizing tasks and data, with Gantt, Kanban, calendar, and dashboard views for visualizing the same work in different ways. Built-in automation for status updates and approvals reduces manual follow-up, and dashboards/reports give stakeholders centralized visibility. It integrates with tools like Slack, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and Jira to keep data in sync.
Users create sheets to list tasks, assign owners, set dependencies, and define due dates, then switch between grid, Gantt, card, or calendar views to manage the same underlying data. Automated workflows trigger notifications or approvals based on rules, and dashboards roll up sheet data for reporting.
Where Smartsheet stands out
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Project management checklist (18 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for Smartsheet is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Starts at $9/user/month verified 2026-07-12
9 per Member/month
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-12
©2026. All Rights Reserved Smartsheet Inc.
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Pricing model Subscription verified 2026-07-12
30 days free, no credit card required
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Platforms Web, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-12
With the Smartsheet mobile apps for iOS and Android, you can view and take action on your work while on the go.
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Status active verified 2026-07-12
©2026. All Rights Reserved Smartsheet Inc.
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Kanban boards Yes verified 2026-07-12
Easily track and visualize work with flexible views like Timeline, Grid, Card, Gantt, or Calendar.
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Gantt / timeline Yes verified 2026-07-12
Easily track and visualize work with flexible views like Timeline, Grid, Card, Gantt, or Calendar.
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Calendar view Yes verified 2026-07-12
Easily track and visualize work with flexible views like Timeline, Grid, Card, Gantt, or Calendar.
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Custom fields Yes verified 2026-07-12
Configurable columns are those you can modify to suit your needs.
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Dependencies Yes verified 2026-07-12
Enable alerts for task dependencies, overdue items, and resource conflicts to keep teams proactive.
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Automations / rules Yes verified 2026-07-12
Set up powerful automated workflows in minutes to streamline updates, approvals, and notifications.
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Forms intake Yes verified 2026-07-12
Ensure the safe and efficient handling of requests by centralizing intake, tracking progress, and maintaining compliance.
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Workload view Yes verified 2026-07-12
Balance workloads, enable effective resource allocation, and enhance decision-making.
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Guest access Yes verified 2026-07-12
Free users, external to the organization’s domains, who can edit and comment.
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Free tier user limit Partial verified 2026-07-12
30 days free, no credit card required
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Agile features (sprints, story points) Partial verified 2026-07-12
The Agile Backlog and Sprint Planning template set provides an easy way to track sprints and development backlogs using agile methodology.
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Reporting dashboards Yes verified 2026-07-12
Provide executives with live dashboards that consolidate project statuses, automation metrics, portfolio performance, and request workflows.
https://www.smartsheet.com/platform
FAQ
Yes. ClickUp, Monday.com and YouTrack have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Plane, OpenProject and Leantime — every license claim links its source.