Why this tool?
Smartsheet's grid view is a familiar spreadsheet layout with real project management logic layered on top — Gantt timelines, dependencies, critical path, and live dashboards. Best for teams familiar with MS Project or Excel who need structured project planning without the complexity of a full enterprise PM platform. Note: PE-owned since 2025.
Key Capabilities
- Views: Grid, Gantt, Card, Calendar
- Subtasks: Yes — row hierarchy
- Dependencies: Yes — full Gantt with lag and lead time
- Automations: Yes — rule-based automations on all paid plans
- Dashboards: Live dashboards with widgets
- Guest access: Yes — viewer and editor roles
- AI: Smartsheet AI on paid plans
- Mobile: iOS and Android
Pricing (USD · annual billing)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|
| Pro |
$9/user/mo |
Grid, Gantt, Calendar — up to 10 users |
| Business |
$19/user/mo |
Unlimited users · forms · automated workflows · reports |
| Enterprise |
Custom |
Advanced security · data governance · SSO |
No free plan (30-day trial). Annual billing rates shown. Pro limited to 10 users — Business required for larger teams.
AI & Connectivity
Native AI
Paid plans
Formula generation, data summaries, workflow suggestions. Available on Business+ plans.
MCP Connector
Not available
No official MCP connector as of August 2026. REST API available for integrations and custom tooling.
API Access
REST API
Full REST API for sheets, reports, dashboards, and automations. Integrates with Salesforce, Jira, Microsoft 365, and others.
Security & Compliance
SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001
GDPR
HIPAA
FedRAMP
Trust & security: smartsheet.com/trust
Data Residency
US-based. EU data residency available on Enterprise. Canadian businesses: US-hosted data may be subject to the USA PATRIOT Act.
PIPEDA guidance ↗
Ownership & Vendor Risk
⚠ Medium Risk — PE Ownership
Acquired by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners in 2025. PE ownership introduces pricing pressure risk over the medium term. Roadmap stability is likely for 1–2 years post-acquisition, but contract terms and tier pricing may shift.