Smartsheet vs Plane

Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs

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Smartsheet

Dynamic work management for enterprise teams

4.4
Editorial Rating
P

Plane

Open-source project planning tool

4.5
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.4
vs
4.5

Starting Price

$12
vs
Free

Pricing Model

paid
vs
freemium
Feature
Smartsheet
Plane
Grid View
Gantt Charts
Automation
Dashboards
Resource Management
Proofing
Issue tracking
Cycles & sprints
Modules
Custom views
Self-hosting option
Open source

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

Plane Pros

  • Open source and self-hostable
  • Clean, modern UI
  • Great for dev teams
  • Strong free tier

Plane Cons

  • Newer product, fewer integrations
  • Smaller community
  • Limited templates

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