Smartsheet vs Shortcut
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
S
Smartsheet
Dynamic work management for enterprise teams
4.4
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.4
vs4.3
Starting Price
$12
vsFree
Pricing Model
paid
vsfreemium
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