Smartsheet

Situational

Spreadsheet-based project management for teams that think in rows and columns.

198 reviews

Free tierHas API

In a nutshell

Smartsheet is the right choice for spreadsheet-native organizations that need project management without changing how they think. If your team lives in Excel, Smartsheet is the path of least resistance. For everyone else, the grid-first approach feels limiting compared to modern visual tools.

What's great

Familiar spreadsheet interface minimizes learning curve for Excel users
Strong automation and cross-sheet formula capabilities
Excellent for operations and PMO workflows

Watch out for

Spreadsheet paradigm limits visual project management options
No free tier — trial is the only way to evaluate
Business plan at $32/user/mo is expensive

Best for

Operations and PMO teams who think in spreadsheets but need project management features.

Not ideal for

Creative teams who prefer visual, card-based interfaces over grids.

Pricing

Free

30-day free trial

Starter

$9/user/mo (Pro)

Pro

$32/user/mo (Business)

Enterprise

Custom pricing

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How it compares

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Notion

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