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Airtable vs Smartsheet

Quick Answer

Airtable vs Smartsheet: Airtable is our overall pick for Project Management teams — Airtable 4.4/5, Smartsheet 4.3/5; Airtable from.

TL;DR

  • Airtable wins overall
  • Airtable leads in user rating, integrations
  • Smartsheet leads in starting price
  • 9 features are shared equally between both tools
  • Consider your specific workflow needs when choosing between them

Key Takeaways

  • Category: Project Management
  • Total features compared: 12
  • Airtable exclusive features: 2
  • Smartsheet exclusive features: 1
  • Shared features: 9
  • Winner: Airtable
  • FAQs answered: 5
  • Last updated: July 20, 2026
Reviewed by PilotStack TeamUpdated July 20, 2026How we scoreEditorial comparison · Based on recorded page data
Winner
Airtable
17%
Feature score
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Smartsheet
8%
Feature score
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12
Features Compared
Airtable
Overall Winner
5
FAQs Answered

Feature Comparison

Airtable
2
wins
Tie
9
both
Smartsheet
1
wins
FeatureAirtableSmartsheet
User Rating
Starting Price
Best For
Ease of Use
Integration Ecosystem
Pricing
Freemium: Free–$45/user/mo · Paid: $7-25/mo
Category & Positioning
Project Management. Spreadsheet-database hybrid for flexible workflow management · Project Management. Spreadsheet-shaped work management built on sheets, cell formulas, reports, and enterprise governance.
Key Capabilities
Spreadsheet View, Kanban View, Gallery View, Calendar View, Form View · Sheet grid with cell formulas, Gantt chart timeline views, Critical path analysis, Resource management views, Reports across multiple sheets
Integrations
Slack, Google Drive, Jira, Zapier, Salesforce, HubSpot
API
API available in the recorded profile. · API available in the recorded profile.
Security & Compliance
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2 · No specific certifications recorded.
Migration
Low · Medium

Decision Framework

How to choose
  • 1Choose Airtable if you need better user rating and integrations
  • 2Choose Smartsheet if starting price is critical for your workflow
  • 3Airtable wins on overall feature coverage

Bottom Line

Airtable is the recorded winner in the PilotStack comparison dataset. Use the feature rows and linked reviews to confirm whether that result matches your workflow.

Best for: The recorded winner is Airtable; the other option may still be a better fit where its exclusive criteria matter more.

Verdict

Recorded winner: Airtable

Airtable is the recorded winner in this dataset. This comparison covers 12 recorded criteria. 9 criteria are marked as available for both products, 2 are exclusive to Airtable, and 1 are exclusive to Smartsheet. The most useful way to read the table is to focus on the criteria that map directly to the workflow you are replacing or improving. Airtable is recorded at 4.4/5. Its positioning is Spreadsheet-database hybrid for flexible workflow management. The profile lists Spreadsheet View, Kanban View, Gallery View, Calendar View, Form View as available capabilities. Smartsheet is recorded at 4.3/5. Its positioning is Spreadsheet-shaped work management built on sheets, cell formulas, reports, and enterprise governance.. The profile lists Sheet grid with cell formulas, Gantt chart timeline views, Critical path analysis, Resource management views, Reports across multiple sheets as available capabilities. Airtable has exclusive coverage for user rating, integrations. In the recorded detail, User Rating: recorded as available. Integrations: Slack, Google Drive, Jira, Zapier, Salesforce, HubSpot Smartsheet has exclusive coverage for starting price. In the recorded detail, Starting Price: recorded as available. Airtable is recorded at 4.4/5 with freemium pricing (Free–$45/user/mo). Smartsheet is recorded at 4.3/5 with paid pricing ($7-25/mo). For the final choice, separate must-have requirements from preferences. A product with more recorded criteria is not automatically the better fit if the additional capabilities are irrelevant to your team. Likewise, a smaller feature footprint can be an advantage when it reduces configuration or training effort. Before switching between Airtable and Smartsheet, verify the workflows represented by the criteria above, confirm current pricing on the vendor sites, and check export/import support, authentication, integrations, and user migration requirements. Recorded feature coverage is a comparison signal, not proof that one product is better for every team.

Migration complexity:Smartsheet → Airtable— compare migration requirements before switching

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Airtable or Smartsheet?

based on the recorded comparison criteria, Airtable edges ahead with a 4.4/5 rating compared to 4.3/5 for Smartsheet. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs. Airtable excels at Spreadsheet-database hybrid for flexible workflow management, while Smartsheet is stronger for Spreadsheet-based work management platform for enterprises..

What are the main differences between Airtable and Smartsheet?

Airtable and Smartsheet differ in several key areas: pricing (Free–$45/user/mo vs $7-25/mo), target audience, and core feature focus. Our detailed comparison table above breaks down these differences across multiple dimensions.

Is Airtable better than Smartsheet for enterprises?

For enterprise use, Airtable generally offers more robust features, but the right choice depends on your specific enterprise requirements including security, compliance, and integration needs.

Is Airtable cheaper than Smartsheet?

Airtable starts at Free–$45/user/mo while Smartsheet starts at $7-25/mo. Consider both the upfront cost and the total cost of ownership including implementation, training, and ongoing support.

Which tool has better integrations, Airtable or Smartsheet?

Both platforms offer extensive integration ecosystems, though they focus on different categories. Airtable integrates well with project management tools, while Smartsheet connects with project management platforms.

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Nine recorded category ratings on a 1-5 scale. The overall score is their mean, rounded to one decimal.

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