Comparison · 5 shared capabilities
Airtable vs Smartsheet
They overlap on 5 things. Airtable has a higher editorial fit rating for 3 of them, Smartsheet at 1, and they have the same fit rating on 1. If you pay for both, check whether you use the parts that don't overlap.
A spreadsheet-style relational database with no-code interfaces, forms and automations.
Verified plan: $20/seat/mo Verified
Spreadsheet-style work management with Gantt, board and calendar views, automations and reports, priced per member.
Verified plan: $9/seat/mo Verified
Capability by capability
| Capability | Airtable | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Automate simple app-to-app workflows | StrongMonthly automation-run caps by plan | Partial250 automations per month on Pro |
| Build dashboards from spreadsheets and data | PartialOnly for data in Airtable | PartialPortfolio-level views need Enterprise |
| Collect information with forms and surveys | StrongLimited styling and survey logic compared with dedicated form tools | PartialIntake forms, not a full survey tool |
| Manage projects and tasks | StrongNeeds to be designed; no built-in PM conventions | Core featurePro is capped at 10 members |
| Store structured data in a shared database or spreadsheet | Core featureFree plan limited to 1,000 records per base | StrongBuilt for work tracking rather than general-purpose analysis |
| Build internal tools and lightweight apps | StrongLess flexible than code-based or dedicated internal-tool builders | — |
| Manage contacts and customer records | WorkaroundNo built-in email sync, sequences or pipeline forecasting | — |
| Analyse data and spreadsheets | PartialNo pivot tables comparable to spreadsheets | — |
Pick Airtable if…
- You prioritise Store structured data in a shared database or spreadsheet: ease is rated 4/5 versus 3/5 in our editorial scores.
- You prioritise Collect information with forms and surveys: ease is rated 5/5 versus 4/5, reliability is rated 5/5 versus 4/5 in our editorial scores.
Pick Smartsheet if…
No higher score on the key dimensions of their shared capabilities is recorded. Compare the limitations and reasons to keep each tool.
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Fit levels are editorial judgements based on each product's documented features. See each tool page for sources and verification dates.