What it does
Smartsheet is a cloud work management platform for tracking projects, programs, and processes. It combines sheet-style project plans with Gantt, board, calendar, forms, dashboards, automation, resource planning, and portfolio management.
Use familiar sheet layouts to collect work and track project status, then add forms, dashboards, automation, and Gantt or board views as needs grow. Smartsheet sells subscription plans by member, includes unlimited free contributors on listed plans, and offers a 30-day trial; it is not a permanently free task-management plan. See the platform and pricing.
Strengths
- Spreadsheet-like sheets offer flexible project tracking and reporting.
- Gantt, board, and calendar views combine with forms and automation.
- Free contributor access is included in paid plans.
Watch out for
- Core plans are paid subscriptions after a trial.
- The spreadsheet-style model may require careful sheet design for large work portfolios.
Best for
- Teams that already coordinate work through spreadsheets
- Organizations building project and process tracking without custom code
Sources
- Work Management Platform | Smartsheet (Oct 25, 2026)
- Smartsheet Pricing | Smartsheet (Oct 25, 2026)