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# Compare Smartsheet vs Google Sheets

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> Detailed comparison between Smartsheet and Google Sheets. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Smartsheet | Google Sheets |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 3482 | 13174 |
| **Starting Price** | US$12.00 | US$6.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Smartsheet

Marketing, creative operations, IT portfolio management, higher education, construction, healthcare and life sciences, government, financial services, and technology organizations.

### Google Sheets

Designed for businesses of all sizes, it is a spreadsheet making \&amp; editing tool with built-in templates, pivot tables, conditional formatting \&amp; more.

## Key features

### Smartsheet

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Charting
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualisation
- Document Management
- Multiple Projects
- Project Management
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Updates
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Service History
- Task Tagging
- Templates
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Control

### Google Sheets

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Charting
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualisation
- Document Management
- Multiple Projects
- Project Management
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Updates
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Templates
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Control

## Links

- [View Smartsheet Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/79104/smartsheet)
- [View Google Sheets Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/169718/google-sheets)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/79104/169718/smartsheet/vs/google-sheets)

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