Rows
Smartsheet
| Feature | Rows | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $59/mo | Free / from $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | data-analysts, marketers, startups, growth-teams | enterprise, project-managers, operations-teams, it-teams |
| Founded | 2016 | 2005 |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Charts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Connections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sheets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Gantt Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dashboards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Forms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resource Management | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Rows Pros
- Built-in data integrations
- Modern clean interface
- Powerful AI features
- Great for data analysis
✗ Rows Cons
- Limited free plan
- Smaller community
- Some integrations require paid plan
✓ Smartsheet Pros
- Familiar spreadsheet interface
- Powerful automation
- Enterprise-grade
- Good dashboards
✗ Smartsheet Cons
- Can be confusing
- Expensive for small teams
- Learning curve
The Verdict
Rows is built for data analysts and marketers, with a focus on integrations and ai-assistant. Smartsheet targets enterprise and project managers and leads with sheets and gantt-charts.
On pricing, Smartsheet is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $9/mo compared to $59/mo for Rows. That $50/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.