Smartsheet is a project management tool that can be used to create simple spreadsheets or pre-built templates.
Smartsheet Summary
Smartsheet is a project management tool with a twist.
It is the tool of choice for Enterprise companies. More than 75% of Fortune 500 companies and 90% of Fortune 100 companies use it to plan and control their projects.
The tool can be used by project managers to manage tasks, organize schedules, collaborate and manage budgets. The spreadsheet templates can be used to create custom workflows. You can track everything, from calendar events to resource capacities and task lists.
Smartsheet is truly a project management tool that offers all-in-one features such as interactive spreadsheets, forms, and reporting dashboards.
Smartsheet offers a unique way to manage your project workflows and automates, which is unlike other project management platforms. Everything can be customized, down to the individual cells of each spreadsheet.
Price: Starting at $14/user/month Trial: 30-day free trial
VIEW WEBSITEPros
Interactive spreadsheets that allow cross-department data to be supported
Automated workflows with spreadsheets and pre-built template
Customizable dashboards
70+ App Integrations
Integrated web forms allow you to input data from external sources
To assist with scheduling, resource tracking reports can be used
Collaboration tools for proofing and approval
Task dependencies can be set based on utilization rates
Conditional formatting to highlight deliverable date dates
Cons
It is a steep learning curve, especially for spreadsheet beginners.
Interactive spreadsheets don’t automatically sync changes
It is more expensive than other spreadsheets and project management tools.
Additional fees may apply to certain features, such as resource utilization or time tracking.
VIEW WEBSITEExpert Opinion
Smartsheet is one the most innovative project management tools available.
It looks very much like a spreadsheet program with a friendly interface. It’s not a spreadsheet, but once you get started you’ll see that it’s far more than that. It’s almost like a project manager tool that has been combined with a spreadsheet and CRM, budgeting app, resource management software, and a budgeting app.
There are many things going on underneath the hood.
This is both a curse as well as a blessing, one thing you’ll quickly discover. Smartsheet is completely customizable. You can modify every part of any workflow, spreadsheet, or project funnel.
This level of customization and control comes with a steep learning curve. It took me a lot of time to learn Smartsheet and become comfortable with it (thanks to my Microsoft Excel knowledge).
Unlearning how a project management tool should look is part of the learning curve. Smartsheet’s interface and workflows look and feel like a spreadsheet, but they aren’t as intuitive or user-friendly at first. Once you are comfortable with the interface, you will be able to use traditional spreadsheet tools (like formulas), and integrate them into your workflows.
Smartsheet is a worthy candidate for a test drive. Although it is more difficult to use than other tools, Smartsheet is a versatile tool that can be used by small businesses to large corporations.
The real question is: It’s up to you to decide if it’s the right fit for your business.
VIEW WEBSITESmartsheet Best Use Cases
Project Management
Smartsheet allows you to plan, track and schedule your project, as well as to report on it, from conception to completion.
IT & OPs
Smartsheet allows you to organize requests tickets, manage resources, track issues, prioritize, and rank your backlog.