About Smartsheet
Smartsheet looks like a spreadsheet on purpose: that familiarity is why operations teams who live in Excel adopt it without a fight. Underneath sit real project features including dependencies, automations, dashboards, and portfolio rollups. It became a public company on the strength of enterprise deployments, and its control center for program management remains a differentiator.
Key Features
- Grid, Gantt, card, and calendar views
- Automated workflows and approvals
- Dashboards and reports
- Resource management
- Control Center for PMOs
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Familiar spreadsheet interface
- Strong automations and approvals
- Portfolio and program rollups
- Solid enterprise governance
Cons
- UI dated next to Airtable-style rivals
- Real-time collaboration lags Google Sheets
- Key features locked to top tiers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smartsheet just Excel online?
No. It adds dependencies, automation, dashboards, and permissions that spreadsheets lack.
Does Smartsheet integrate with Microsoft 365?
Yes, including Teams, Outlook, and Power BI connectors.
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Operations and PMO teams migrating serious work out of spreadsheets.