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Grid, Gantt & PPM Work Management for Fast-Moving Teams

★★★★★ 4.6 Editor’s Score • Spreadsheet-style work + dashboards + governance

Smartsheet brings familiar grid UX to modern work management—add Gantt, cards, forms, resource views, reports, and executive dashboards with portfolio-level controls.

Grid, Gantt & Cards Portfolio & Resource Management Reports & Dashboards Forms & Automations
Ideal for PMOs, operations, and enterprise programs • Grid-first with robust reporting
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Why Teams Choose Find Your Best Fit

  • Familiar grid UX with Gantt, cards, forms, and baselines
  • Portfolio management, resource views, and roll-up reporting
  • Dashboards, workflows, and governance for PMOs
  • Forms + automations for standardized intake and routing

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Key Features & Ratings

  • ✅ Grid, Gantt, cards, and calendar views
  • ✅ Portfolio, resource management, and workload
  • ✅ Forms, automations, and update requests
  • ✅ Reports and dashboards with roll-ups
  • ✅ Governance, permissions, and data controls
Ease of Use⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5/5)
Project & Portfolio⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.6/5)
Automation & Reporting⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.6/5)
Value for Money⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.4/5)

Smartsheet Pricing & Plans

Pricing varies by plan tier and users; visit Smartsheet for current offers.

  • Free / Pro: Core grid, Gantt, forms, and basic automations.
  • Business: Advanced automations, proofs, and dashboards.
  • Enterprise: Portfolio & resource management, governance.

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SmartsheetGrid, Gantt & portfolio work managementFind Your Best Fit
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smartsheet used for?

Smartsheet manages projects, programs, and portfolios with grid, Gantt, cards, reporting, and dashboards.

Does Smartsheet support portfolio & resource management?

Yes, advanced tiers add portfolio roll-ups, workload, and governance controls.

Can Smartsheet automate workflows?

Yes — forms, rules, and update requests automate intake and task routing.

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