Collaborative Workspace · 2026 Comparison

Airtable vs Smartsheet

Which Collaborative Workspace tool is right for your business in 2026? We compared 22 features across pricing, integrations, ease of use, and more.

Airtable

Collaborative Workspace

"All-in-one collaboration tool that combines the simplicity of a spreadsheet with powerful database functionality."

Founded 2000 · San Francisco, CA, USA

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Smartsheet

Work Management Software

"Work management and automation platform that enables teams to run projects and processes with confidence."

Founded 2000 · Bellevue, WA, USA

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Pricing Plans

Airtable Plans

Free Free

Plus $12/mo

Pro $24/mo

Enterprise $48/mo

Smartsheet Plans

Free Free

Pro $7/mo

Business $15/mo

Enterprise $25/mo

Feature Comparison

Feature Score Summary

22 features compared across 22 categories

0 Airtable wins

1 Ties equal

21 Smartsheet wins

Automation

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Visual Builder Smartsheet's visual builder facilitates easier automation setup.			Smartsheet

Visual Builder Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet's visual builder facilitates easier automation setup.

Analytics

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Reporting Dashboard Smartsheet provides detailed analytics options.			Smartsheet

Reporting Dashboard Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet provides detailed analytics options.

Security

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Data Encryption Smartsheet offers enhanced security features for enterprises.			Smartsheet

Data Encryption Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet offers enhanced security features for enterprises.

Integrations

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Third-party Integrations Smartsheet has more enterprise-level integrations available.			Smartsheet

Third-party Integrations Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet has more enterprise-level integrations available.

Real-Time Collaboration

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Editing Permissions Smartsheet allows finer control over collaboration.			Smartsheet

Editing Permissions Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet allows finer control over collaboration.

User Interface

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Customization and UI Both tools have strengths in user interface.			Tie

Customization and UI Tie

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Both tools have strengths in user interface.

File Sharing

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Attachments Smartsheet offers better file sharing features.			Smartsheet

Attachments Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet offers better file sharing features.

Support

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Customer Support Smartsheet provides superior customer support options.			Smartsheet

Customer Support Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet provides superior customer support options.

Mobile Functionality

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Mobile App Smartsheet’s mobile app offers comprehensive functionality.			Smartsheet

Mobile App Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet’s mobile app offers comprehensive functionality.

Templates

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Pre-built Templates Smartsheet has a larger selection of tailored templates.			Smartsheet

Pre-built Templates Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet has a larger selection of tailored templates.

Task Management

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Task Dependencies Smartsheet excels in task and project management.			Smartsheet

Task Dependencies Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet excels in task and project management.

Customization

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Field Customization Smartsheet provides more flexibility in customization.			Smartsheet

Field Customization Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet provides more flexibility in customization.

Scalability

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Scalability Smartsheet is better suited for enterprise-level scalability.			Smartsheet

Scalability Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet is better suited for enterprise-level scalability.

Time Tracking

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Built-in Time Tracking Smartsheet has enhanced time tracking functionalities.			Smartsheet

Built-in Time Tracking Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet has enhanced time tracking functionalities.

ROI Tracking

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Budget Management Smartsheet provides better financial tracking options.			Smartsheet

Budget Management Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet provides better financial tracking options.

Dashboards

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Custom Dashboards Smartsheet allows for detailed dashboard customizations.			Smartsheet

Custom Dashboards Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet allows for detailed dashboard customizations.

Reporting

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Automated Reporting Smartsheet automates reporting for efficiency.			Smartsheet

Automated Reporting Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet automates reporting for efficiency.

Compliance

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Regulatory Compliance Smartsheet meets higher compliance standards required by enterprises.			Smartsheet

Regulatory Compliance Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet meets higher compliance standards required by enterprises.

Workflow

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Workflow Automation Smartsheet provides better workflow automation options.			Smartsheet

Workflow Automation Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet provides better workflow automation options.

Notifications

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Custom Notifications Smartsheet allows users to tailor notifications extensively.			Smartsheet

Custom Notifications Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet allows users to tailor notifications extensively.

User Management

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
User Roles Smartsheet’s user management is more advanced.			Smartsheet

User Roles Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet’s user management is more advanced.

Feedback

1 feature

Feature	Airtable	Smartsheet	Winner
Feedback Loops Smartsheet includes advanced features for managing feedback.			Smartsheet

Feedback Loops Smartsheet wins

Airtable

Smartsheet

Note: Smartsheet includes advanced features for managing feedback.

🏆 Overall Winner

Smartsheet

Smartsheet is the preferred tool for enterprise automation due to its comprehensive features and scalability.

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✅ Airtable is best for…

• Small teams
• Basic project management
• Users who prefer simplicity

✅ Smartsheet is best for…

• Large enterprises
• Complex project management
• Teams needing advanced features