Smartsheet vs Shortcut

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
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Shortcut

Project management for software teams

4.3
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.4
vs
4.3

Starting Price

$12
vs
Free

Pricing Model

paid
vs
freemium
Feature
Smartsheet
Shortcut
Grid View
Gantt Charts
Automation
Dashboards
Resource Management
Proofing
Stories and Epics
Iterations
Kanban Boards
Roadmapping
Git Integration
API and CLI

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

Shortcut Pros

  • Purpose-built for software development workflows
  • Simple enough to use without training
  • Excellent GitHub and GitLab integration
  • Clean Kanban boards with good filtering
  • Strong API for automation and custom tooling
  • Affordable pricing for engineering teams

Shortcut Cons

  • Less suitable for non-engineering teams
  • Reporting is less detailed than Jira
  • Smaller ecosystem of integrations
  • Roadmapping features are still evolving
  • No built-in time tracking
  • Limited resource management capabilities

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