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Smartsheet alternatives

Smartsheet compared with 12 alternatives: Airtable, monday.com, Asana, Wrike, ClickUp and 7 more.

Smartsheet is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). 8 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SmartsheetThis toolFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
AirtableFree plan · from $20/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
monday.comFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
AsanaFree plan · from $10.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
WrikeFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ClickUpFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
GanttPROFree trial · from $8/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HiveFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
InfinityFrom $6/moNoWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
InstaganttFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb
Microsoft PlannerFree trial · from $5.40/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Microsoft ProjectFree trial · from $30.00/moTrial onlyWindows
PodioFree plan · from $11.20/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Smartsheet

  1. Airtable

    Relational database platform for building team workflows and apps

    • Airtable starts at $20 per seat / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Airtable has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Airtable also covers databases.
    • Smartsheet also covers tasks.

    Suits: Teams that want to shape a database into their own project tracker

    Airtable vs SmartsheetAirtable pricing and details

  2. monday.com

    Board-based work management with automations and dashboards

    • monday.com starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually (3-seat minimum). Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • monday.com has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • monday.com also covers time tracking.
    • Smartsheet also covers calendar.

    Suits: Teams that want boards, dashboards and automations in one tool

    monday.com vs Smartsheetmonday.com pricing and details

  3. Asana

    Work management for projects, goals and cross-team workflows

    • Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly). Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Asana has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Asana also covers goals.
    • Smartsheet also covers calendar.

    Suits: Teams coordinating projects across several departments

    Asana vs SmartsheetAsana pricing and details

  4. Wrike

    Work management with Gantt charts, request forms and proofing

    • Wrike starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2 to 15 users). Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Wrike has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Wrike also covers time tracking.
    • Smartsheet also covers calendar.

    Suits: Marketing and creative teams that review and approve assets

    Wrike vs SmartsheetWrike pricing and details

  5. ClickUp

    Work platform combining tasks, docs, chat and dashboards

    • ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • ClickUp has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • ClickUp also covers time tracking.

    Suits: Teams that want tasks, docs and chat under one subscription

    ClickUp vs SmartsheetClickUp pricing and details

  6. GanttPRO

    Online Gantt chart maker for planning and tracking projects

    • GanttPRO starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually ($7 from 20 users). Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • GanttPRO also covers time tracking.
    • Smartsheet also covers calendar and workflow automation.

    Suits: Project managers who plan with dependencies, baselines and a critical path

    GanttPRO vs SmartsheetGanttPRO pricing and details

  7. Hive

    AI-assisted project management with chat, notes and proofing

    • Hive starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Hive has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Hive also covers time tracking and team chat.
    • Smartsheet also covers calendar.

    Suits: Marketing and creative teams that review and approve documents

    Hive vs SmartsheetHive pricing and details

  8. Infinity

    Customizable work management with flat-rate plans for big teams

    • Infinity starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly. Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Infinity lists a Linux app.
    • Infinity also covers forms.

    Suits: Teams that want to design their own structure of boards, folders and tabs

    Infinity vs SmartsheetInfinity pricing and details

  9. Instagantt

    Web-based Gantt charts, standalone or synced with Asana

    • Instagantt starts at $10 per month, billed yearly as $120 (Individual, 1 user). Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Instagantt has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Instagantt also covers templates and time tracking.
    • Smartsheet also covers calendar and workflow automation.

    Suits: Asana users who want Gantt charts with two-way sync

    Instagantt vs SmartsheetInstagantt pricing and details

  10. Microsoft Planner

    Task and project planning app built into Microsoft 365

    • Microsoft Planner starts at $5.40 per user / month, paid yearly (Microsoft 365 Business Basic, no Teams). Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Microsoft Planner also covers templates.
    • Smartsheet also covers calendar and workflow automation.

    Suits: Organizations already paying for Microsoft 365

    Microsoft Planner vs SmartsheetMicrosoft Planner pricing and details

  11. Microsoft Project

    Desktop project scheduling for Windows with Gantt charts

    • Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024). Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Only Smartsheet lists a web app.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Project can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Microsoft Project also covers templates and reports.

    Suits: Project managers who build detailed schedules with dependencies and baselines

    Microsoft Project vs SmartsheetMicrosoft Project pricing and details

  12. Podio

    Customizable work management built from no-code apps

    • Podio starts at $11.20 per user / month, billed annually. Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Podio has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Podio also covers no-code and forms.
    • Smartsheet also covers calendar and Gantt & timelines.

    Suits: Teams that want to build their own CRM or project tracker without code

    Podio vs SmartsheetPodio pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Smartsheet

  • There is no free plan; a paid plan is needed once the 30-day trial ends.
  • Pro is limited to 10 Members and is only available to new customers; Business requires at least 3 Members.
  • Pro is capped at 250 automations a month and 20 GB of storage.
  • The API is offered from the Business plan, and SAML single sign-on needs Enterprise.
Smartsheet pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Smartsheet?

The alternatives to Smartsheet in this directory are Airtable, monday.com, Asana, Wrike, ClickUp, GanttPRO, Hive, Infinity, Instagantt, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Project and Podio. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Smartsheet.

Is there a free alternative to Smartsheet?

Yes. Airtable, monday.com, Asana, Wrike, ClickUp, Hive, Instagantt and Podio have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Smartsheet alternatives work on Linux?

The Smartsheet listing does not include a Linux app. ClickUp and Infinity list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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