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ComparePinrom vs Smartsheet

The Budget-Friendly Smartsheet Alternative for Small Teams

Structured task management vs spreadsheet complexity

Compare Pinrom's intuitive project management with Smartsheet's spreadsheet-based approach and enterprise pricing.
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Pinrom
Simple & Affordable
Recommended
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Smartsheet
Smartsheet
Dynamic work platform
$1
Starting price per user
14 days
Free trial
5 min
Setup time

Detailed Feature Comparison

See how Pinrom compares to Smartsheet across key features and capabilities.

Project Management

Time Tracking

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Pinrom
Built-in time tracking with detailed reports and export options
Smartsheet
No built-in time tracking, requires integrations
Time tracking not available. Third-party integrations needed

Task Status Tracking

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Pinrom
Built-in task statuses and priority management
Smartsheet
No built-in task status tracking, requires manual setup
Complex spreadsheet configuration needed for basic task tracking

Task Dependencies

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Pinrom
Built-in task dependencies and project workflows
Smartsheet
Dependency tracking requires custom setup
Manual configuration needed in spreadsheet format

Project Views

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Pinrom
Multiple project views: Kanban, Timeline, List, and Calendar
Smartsheet
Grid, Gantt, Calendar, and Card views available
Collaboration

Client Collaboration

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Pinrom
Dedicated client portal with 10 active clients in Solo, unlimited in higher plans
Smartsheet
No free freelancer or client access
Sheet sharing with controlled permissions only. No dedicated client features

Freelancer Management

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Pinrom
Up to 3 (Solo), 10 (Team), 50 (Agency) freelancers at no extra cost
Smartsheet
No freelancer-specific collaboration features
All external users require paid seats

Team Communication

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Pinrom
Project-focused communication with task context
Smartsheet
Comments and discussions within sheets, integrates with Slack/Teams
Storage & Files

File Storage

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Pinrom
2GB (Solo), 5GB (Team), 100GB (Agency) with organized management
Smartsheet
20GB (Pro), 100GB (Business), 1TB+ (Enterprise)
Higher storage but significantly more expensive plans. Cost per GB much higher

File Organization

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Pinrom
Organized file management within projects
Smartsheet
File attachments within spreadsheet cells
Limited file organization, spreadsheet-centric approach
Ease of Use

Learning Curve

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Pinrom
Intuitive project management interface, no spreadsheet knowledge required
Smartsheet
Spreadsheet-based interface requires training and setup
Steep learning curve for non-spreadsheet users. Complex for simple tasks

Setup Time

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Pinrom
Ready-to-use project management, no configuration needed
Smartsheet
Requires extensive setup and customization
Hours of configuration needed for basic project tracking
Pricing & Value

Starting Price

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Pinrom
$1/user/month with full project management features
Smartsheet
$9/user/month for Pro plan, $19/user/month for Business
900-1900% more expensive than Pinrom. Enterprise requires custom pricing

Team Size Requirements

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Pinrom
No minimum user requirements, scales from 1 user
Smartsheet
Business plan requires minimum 3 users
Forced minimum user commitments increase costs
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Pinrom Advantages
  • 95% more affordable than Smartsheet for teams
  • Built-in time tracking without integrations
  • Intuitive interface vs spreadsheet complexity
  • Client and freelancer collaboration features
  • Ready-to-use project management, no setup required
  • Better for teams focused on execution over spreadsheet manipulation

Best for: Small teams, freelancers, and agencies who want straightforward project management without spreadsheet complexity or high costs.

Smartsheet Advantages
  • Powerful automation and workflow capabilities
  • Extensive integration ecosystem
  • Advanced reporting and analytics
  • Better for teams comfortable with spreadsheet interfaces
  • Strong enterprise features and security

Best for: Large enterprises and teams that need advanced automation, extensive integrations, and don't mind the spreadsheet-based approach and high costs.

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

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Annually
Team Size: 10 users
1 user100 users
Recommended
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Pinrom
$120.00/year

For 10 users

  • All features included
  • Built-in time tracking
  • Unlimited projects
  • Priority support
Smartsheet
$2280.00/year

For 10 users

  • Core features
  • Basic collaboration
  • ×Time tracking (extra cost)
  • ×Advanced features (higher tier)

Save $2160.00/year

That's $2,160 per year with Pinrom!

95% savings

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Get intuitive project management without forcing your team to adapt to spreadsheet complexity.

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