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Airtable
Database & Spreadsheet
Smartsheet
Database & Spreadsheet
Airtable vs Smartsheet 2026
Last updated: April 4, 2026
Quick Verdict
Airtable and Smartsheet are closely matched with similar ratings (4.6 vs 4.4). Pricing is comparable. Both are strong options in the Database & Spreadsheet category. Choose based on your specific needs, team size, and feature priorities.
Airtable
Starting Price
$10/user/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.6/ 5.0
Integrations
200
Mobile App
Yes
Smartsheet
Starting Price
$9/user/mo
Free Tier
Not Available
Overall Rating
4.4/ 5.0
Integrations
100
Mobile App
Yes
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Airtable | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| documents | ||
| databases | ||
| wikis | ||
| kanban boards | ||
| calendars | ||
| templates | ||
| collaboration | ||
| api |
Best For
Airtable
- Teams managing structured data (CRM, inventory, content calendars)
- Users wanting spreadsheet + database hybrid
- Teams needing multiple views of same data
Smartsheet
- Project managers wanting spreadsheet-like PM tool
- Teams needing Gantt charts and resource management
- Enterprises with complex project tracking
Limitations
Airtable
- Limited document editing capabilities
- Performance issues with 50K+ records
- Expensive at scale
Smartsheet
- Expensive for large teams
- Steeper learning curve than Google Sheets
- Can be overkill for simple spreadsheet needs