Airtable vs Smartsheet
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Airtable
Part spreadsheet, part database, entirely flexible
4.6
Editorial RatingS
Smartsheet
Dynamic work management for enterprise teams
4.4
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.6
vs4.4
Starting Price
Free
vs$12
Pricing Model
freemium
vspaid
Feature
Airtable
Smartsheet
Relational databases
Multiple views
Automations
Forms
API access
Extensions
Grid View
Gantt Charts
Automation
Dashboards
Resource Management
Proofing
Airtable Pros
- Extremely flexible — fits almost any use case
- Accessible to non-developers
- Strong API for building custom workflows
- Beautiful interface and multiple views
- Huge template library
Airtable Cons
- Gets expensive quickly at scale
- Can be overwhelming to set up correctly
- Record limits on all tiers frustrate power users
- Not ideal as a full project management tool
Smartsheet Pros
- Familiar spreadsheet-like interface
- Very powerful automation engine
- Excellent for PMO and portfolio management
- Strong governance and compliance features
- Good for cross-functional workflows
- Dashboard builder creates executive-level reports
Smartsheet Cons
- Not ideal for agile software development
- Can feel overly complex for simple projects
- Per-user pricing adds up quickly
- Mobile app is limited
- Slow performance with very large sheets
- Less visual than tools like Asana or Monday