Best Alternative to Smartsheet

Best Alternative to Smartsheet

Best Alternative to Smartsheet

The Budget-Friendly Smartsheet Alternative for Small Teams

Smartsheet is known for its spreadsheet-style project management, but its pricing and complexity make it less ideal 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. Smartsheet

Unlike Smartsheet, which focuses on spreadsheet-based project tracking, Pinrom provides structured task management, time tracking, and seamless freelancer collaboration—without the high cost.

Pinrom: Budget-Friendly for All Teams

Solo Plan: $1/user/month – Perfect for solopreneurs and freelancers.

Solo Plan: $1/user/month – Perfect for solopreneurs and freelancers.

Solo Plan: $1/user/month – Perfect for solopreneurs and freelancers.

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

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

Team Plan: $1/user/month (billed annually) – Designed for small to mid-sized 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

Smartsheet: Expensive for Growing Teams

Pro Plan: $9/user/month – For individuals or small teams

Pro Plan: $9/user/month – For individuals or small teams

Pro Plan: $9/user/month – For individuals or small teams

Business Plan: $19/user/month – For businesses requiring enhanced features

Business Plan: $19/user/month – For businesses requiring enhanced features

Business Plan: $19/user/month – For businesses requiring enhanced features

Enterprise Plan: Custom pricing – Tailored for large organizations

Enterprise Plan: Custom pricing – Tailored for large organizations

Enterprise Plan: Custom pricing – Tailored for large organizations

Simplicity + Affordability = Better Productivity

Simplicity + Affordability = Better Productivity

Simplicity + Affordability = Better Productivity

Project Management Features: Keeping Work on Track

Pinrom delivers structured task management, while Smartsheet relies on spreadsheets and automation workflows.

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

Custom Statuses & Priorities

Custom Statuses & Priorities

Custom Statuses & Priorities

Time Logs for tracking work hours

Time Logs for tracking work hours

Time Logs for tracking work hours

Client Portal for seamless collaboration

Client Portal for seamless collaboration

Client Portal for seamless collaboration

Version Approvals

Version Approvals

Version Approvals

VS

Smartsheet: Powerful, but Spreadsheet-Centric

No built-in task status tracking (requires setup)

No built-in task status tracking (requires setup)

No built-in task status tracking (requires setup)

Grid, Gantt, Calendar, and Card views

Grid, Gantt, Calendar, and Card views

Grid, Gantt, Calendar, and Card views

Advanced automation and workflows

Advanced automation and workflows

Advanced automation and workflows

No built-in time tracking (requires integrations)

No built-in time tracking (requires integrations)

No built-in time tracking (requires integrations)

Integrations with various third-party applications

Integrations with various third-party applications

Integrations with various third-party applications

Right Collaboration Increases Productivity

Right Collaboration Increases Productivity

Right Collaboration Increases Productivity

Collaboration: Simplified for Real Teams

Pinrom enables seamless collaboration with no extra costs for clients and freelancers. Smartsheet offers collaboration tools but focuses more on 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

Basecamp: Guest Access, but Paid User Seats

Sheet sharing with controlled permissions

Sheet sharing with controlled permissions

Sheet sharing with controlled permissions

Comments and discussions within sheets

Comments and discussions within sheets

Comments and discussions within sheets

Integration with Slack, Microsoft Teams

Integration with Slack, Microsoft Teams

Integration with Slack, Microsoft Teams

No free freelancer or client access

No free freelancer or client access

No free freelancer or client access

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 Across 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

Smartsheet: Higher Storage but at a Cost

20GB in Pro plan

20GB in Pro plan

20GB in Pro plan

100GB in Business plan

100GB in Business plan

100GB in Business plan

1TB+ in Enterprise plan

1TB+ in Enterprise plan

1TB+ in Enterprise plan

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)

Smartsheet Pro ($9/user)

Smartsheet Pro ($9/user)

Smartsheet Pro ($9/user)

Smartsheet Business ($19/user)

Smartsheet Business ($19/user)

Smartsheet Business ($19/user)

Starting Price
Starting Price
Starting Price

$1/user

$1/user

$1/user

$9/user

$9/user

$9/user

$19/user

Time Tracking
Time Tracking
Time Tracking

Requires integration

Requires integration

Requires integration

Minimum Users
Minimum Users
Minimum Users

1

1

1

1

3

3

3

Task Dependencies
Task Dependencies
Task Dependencies

Requires custom setup

Requires custom setup

Requires custom setup

File Storage
File Storage
File Storage

2GB

2GB

2GB

20GB Total

20GB Total

20GB Total

100GB Total

100GB Total

100GB Total

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
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 95%—upgrade to the smarter project management solution

Annually
 Team Plan$60.00
BusinessBusiness$1140.00

Cut costs by 95%—upgrade to the smarter project management solution

Annually
 Team Plan$60.00
BusinessBusiness$1140.00

Cut costs by 95%—upgrade to the smarter project management solution

Annually
 Team Plan$60.00
BusinessBusiness$1140.00

Best Alternative to Smartsheet

Best Alternative to Smartsheet

Ditch Smartsheet’s high costs and spreadsheet overload—save up to 95% with Pinrom. Smartsheet’s complexity slows down small teams, forcing them to adapt to its rigid workflows. Pinrom streamlines project tracking, time management, and client collaboration—all for just $1 per user.

Ditch Smartsheet’s high costs and spreadsheet overload—save up to 95% with Pinrom. Smartsheet’s complexity slows down small teams, forcing them to adapt to its rigid workflows. Pinrom streamlines project tracking, time management, and client collaboration—all for just $1 per user.

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Smartsheet Alternative

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Smartsheet Alternative

Final Verdict: Pinrom or Smartsheet?

Final Verdict: Pinrom or Smartsheet?

Smartsheet is great for enterprise teams needing automation and reporting, but its high costs and spreadsheet-driven interface make it less ideal for small teams. Pinrom is built for task tracking, team collaboration, and project execution—without high costs. If you want an affordable, flexible project management tool designed for freelancers and small teams—Pinrom is the smarter choice.

Smartsheet is great for enterprise teams needing automation and reporting, but its high costs and spreadsheet-driven interface make it less ideal for small teams. Pinrom is built for task tracking, team collaboration, and project execution—without high costs. If you want an affordable, flexible project management tool designed for freelancers and small teams—Pinrom is the smarter choice.

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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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