Best Alternative to Smartsheet

Best Alternative to Smartsheet

Best Alternative to Smartsheet

The Budget-Friendly Microsoft Project Alternative for Small Teams

Microsoft Project is a powerful tool, but its pricing and complexity make it impractical for freelancers and small teams. Pinrom offers a structured, cost-effective alternative with built-in project tracking, collaboration tools, and client management—at just $1 per user.

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Simplicity + Affordability = Better Productivity

Simplicity + Affordability = Better Productivity

Simplicity + Affordability = Better Productivity

Pinrom vs. Microsoft Project

Unlike Microsoft Project, which focuses on enterprise-grade project management, Pinrom delivers essential tools without unnecessary complexity or high costs.

Pinrom: Budget-Friendly for All Teams

Solo Plan: $1/user/month – Ideal for freelancers managing projects.

Solo Plan: $1/user/month – Ideal for freelancers managing projects.

Solo Plan: $1/user/month – Ideal for freelancers managing projects.

Team Plan: $1/user/month – Designed for small teams (5-20 users).

Team Plan: $1/user/month – Designed for small teams (5-20 users).

Team Plan: $1/user/month – Designed for small teams (5-20 users).

Agency Plan: $4/user/month – Scales with larger teams (20+ users).

Agency Plan: $4/user/month – Scales with larger teams (20+ users).

Agency Plan: $4/user/month – Scales with larger teams (20+ users).

VS

Microsoft Project: Enterprise Pricing for Complex Needs

Project Plan 1: $10/user/month – Basic features, browser-only access.

Project Plan 1: $10/user/month – Basic features, browser-only access.

Project Plan 1: $10/user/month – Basic features, browser-only access.

Project Plan 3: $30/user/month – Desktop access, more advanced tools.

Project Plan 3: $30/user/month – Desktop access, more advanced tools.

Project Plan 3: $30/user/month – Desktop access, more advanced tools.

Project Plan 5: $55/user/month – Enterprise-level portfolio management.

Project Plan 5: $55/user/month – Enterprise-level portfolio management.

Project Plan 5: $55/user/month – Enterprise-level portfolio management.

Simplicity + Affordability = Better Productivity

Simplicity + Affordability = Better Productivity

Simplicity + Affordability = Better Productivity

Project Management Features: Keeping Work on Track

Microsoft Project is designed for large enterprises, but small teams and freelancers need affordable, structured task management.

Pinrom: Everything You Need, Without Complexity

Unlimited Projects (even in the Solo plan)

Unlimited Projects (even in the Solo plan)

Unlimited Projects (even in the Solo plan)

Task Assignees, Watchers, and Due Dates

Task Assignees, Watchers, and Due Dates

Task Assignees, Watchers, and Due Dates

Task Priorities & Custom Statuses

Task Priorities & Custom Statuses

Task Priorities & Custom Statuses

Time Tracking & Logs

Time Tracking & Logs

Time Tracking & Logs

Client Collaboration Portal

Client Collaboration Portal

Client Collaboration Portal

Custom Fields & Dashboards

Custom Fields & Dashboards

Custom Fields & Dashboards

Version Approvals

Version Approvals

Version Approvals

VS

Microsoft Project: Feature-Rich, but at a Cost

The basic plan lacks time-tracking

The basic plan lacks time-tracking

The basic plan lacks time-tracking

Task dependencies require higher-tier plans

Task dependencies require higher-tier plans

Task dependencies require higher-tier plans

No built-in client collaboration

No built-in client collaboration

No built-in client collaboration

Limited private projects unless on a Business plan

Limited private projects unless on a Business plan

Limited private projects unless on a Business plan

Right Collaboration Increases Productivity

Right Collaboration Increases Productivity

Right Collaboration Increases Productivity

Collaboration: Simplified for Real Teams

Pinrom allows seamless collaboration with no extra costs for clients and freelancers. Microsoft Project, on the other hand, is built for internal enterprise teams.

Pinrom: Seamless Communication Without Overhead

Invite freelancers and clients at no extra cost

Invite freelancers and clients at no extra cost

Invite freelancers and clients at no extra cost

10 active clients (Solo), unlimited in Team & Agency plans

10 active clients (Solo), unlimited in Team & Agency plans

10 active clients (Solo), unlimited in Team & Agency plans

Up to 50 freelancers in the Agency plan

Up to 50 freelancers in the Agency plan

Up to 50 freelancers in the Agency plan

Public projects for open collaboration

Public projects for open collaboration

Public projects for open collaboration

VS

Microsoft Project: No Client Collaboration

No free client or freelancer access

No free client or freelancer access

No free client or freelancer access

Collaboration limited to paid user seats

Collaboration limited to paid user seats

Collaboration limited to paid user seats

Best Alternative to Store Project Resources

Best Alternative to Store Project Resources

Best Alternative to Store Project Resources

Storage & File Management

Pinrom provides structured storage across all plans, while Smartsheet scales storage based on pricing tiers.

Pinrom: Generous Storage for All Plans

2GB (Solo), 5GB (Team), 100GB (Agency)

2GB (Solo), 5GB (Team), 100GB (Agency)

2GB (Solo), 5GB (Team), 100GB (Agency)

100MB file upload limit across all plans

100MB file upload limit across all plans

100MB file upload limit across all plans

Organized file management within projects

Organized file management within projects

Organized file management within projects

VS

Microsoft Project: No Clear Storage Allocation

No direct file storage management

No direct file storage management

No direct file storage management

Relies on OneDrive or SharePoint for document handling

Relies on OneDrive or SharePoint for document handling

Relies on OneDrive or SharePoint for document handling

Simplicity + Affordability = Better Productivity

Simplicity + Affordability = Better Productivity

Simplicity + Affordability = Better Productivity

A $1 Plan Better Than Other Free Plans

Features

Features

Features

Pinrom ($1/user)

Pinrom ($1/user)

Pinrom ($1/user)

MS Planner Plan 1 ($10/user)

MS Planner Plan 1 ($10/user)

MS Planner Plan 1 ($10/user)

MS Planner and Project Plan 3 ($30/user)

MS Planner and Project Plan 3 ($30/user)

MS Planner and Project Plan 3 ($30/user)

Starting Price
Starting Price
Starting Price

$1/user

$1/user

$1/user

$10/user

$10/user

$10/user

$30/user

Time Tracking
Time Tracking
Time Tracking
Minimum Users
Minimum Users
Minimum Users

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Task Dependencies
Task Dependencies
Task Dependencies
File Storage
File Storage
File Storage

2GB

2GB

2GB

Not Specified

Not Specified

Not Specified

Not Specified

Not Specified

Not Specified

Unlimited Projects
Unlimited Projects
Unlimited Projects
Client Collaboration
Client Collaboration
Client Collaboration

Free Clients

Free Clients

Free Clients

Task Priorities & Statuses
Task Priorities & Statuses
Task Priorities & Statuses
Freelancer Access
Freelancer Access
Freelancer Access

(3 Active Freelancers)

(3 Active Freelancers)

(3 Active Freelancers)

Private Projects
Private Projects
Private Projects
Custom Fields
Custom Fields
Custom Fields
Project Dashboards
Project Dashboards
Project Dashboards
Proofing & Approvals
Proofing & Approvals
Proofing & Approvals

Simple and Affordable Project Management

Simple Project Management

Simple Project Management

Cut costs by 97%—upgrade to the smarter project management solution

Annually
 Team Plan$60.00
MS Project 3MS Project 3$1800.00

Cut costs by 97%—upgrade to the smarter project management solution

Annually
 Team Plan$60.00
MS Project 3MS Project 3$1800.00

Cut costs by 97%—upgrade to the smarter project management solution

Annually
 Team Plan$60.00
MS Project 3MS Project 3$1800.00

Best Alternative to Microsoft Project

Best Alternative to Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project is built for enterprises, not for small teams or freelancers. If you're looking for affordable, streamlined project management without the complexity, Pinrom is the smarter choice.

Microsoft Project is built for enterprises, not for small teams or freelancers. If you're looking for affordable, streamlined project management without the complexity, Pinrom is the smarter choice.

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Final Verdict: Pinrom or Microsft Project

Final Verdict: Pinrom or Microsft Project

Microsoft Project is packed with enterprise-grade features but lacks the flexibility and affordability that small teams need. Pinrom delivers structured project management, client collaboration, and task tracking—at just $1 per user.

Microsoft Project is packed with enterprise-grade features but lacks the flexibility and affordability that small teams need. Pinrom delivers structured project management, client collaboration, and task tracking—at just $1 per user.

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Simplify Project Management Without Breaking Your Bank

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Simplify Project Management Without Breaking Your Bank

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