Smartsheet alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Smartsheet: no free plan, only a trial, and advanced features are sold as add-ons. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Smartsheet, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Asana currently ranks first.
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Best Smartsheet alternative for a free option
OpenProjectOpen-source Gantt and portfolio planning that you can self-host.
Best Smartsheet alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
monday.com Work ManagementMore visual and easier to customise for teams that do not live in spreadsheets.
Best Smartsheet alternative for open source
OpenProjectOpen-source Gantt and portfolio planning that you can self-host.
Best Smartsheet alternative for self-hosting
OpenProjectOpen-source Gantt and portfolio planning that you can self-host.
Best Smartsheet alternative for iPhone and Android
GanttPRODedicated Gantt tool that is cheaper for schedule-driven projects.
Best Smartsheet alternative for working in the browser
TeamGanttFocused, simpler Gantt scheduling at a flat monthly price.
Smartsheet alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Smartsheet?
Asana ranks first right now. Friendlier task model with portfolios and goals. monday.com Work Management and Wrike follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Smartsheet?
Yes. Asana (free plan + paid), monday.com Work Management (free plan + paid), Wrike (free plan + paid) and TeamGantt (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Smartsheet?
Yes: OpenProject. OpenProject can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Smartsheet?
The complaints we hear most: no free plan, only a trial; advanced features are sold as add-ons; grid-centric design feels heavy for agile teams.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Smartsheet, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.