A detailed comparison of Baserow and Smartsheet to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
Platform for managing work through a spreadsheet-like interface.
| Plan | Baserow | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Free (self-hosted/cloud) | ✓ 1 user, 2 sheets |
| Lowest Paid | $5/user/mo | $9/user/mo |
| Enterprise | $20/user/mo | Custom pricing |
| Feature | Baserow | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheet interface | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple views | ✓ | — |
| Forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✓ | — |
| API | ✓ | — |
| Self-hosting | ✓ | — |
| Row coloring | ✓ | — |
| Kanban | ✓ | — |
| Calendar | ✓ | — |
| Gallery | ✓ | — |
| Gantt charts | — | ✓ |
| Automations | — | ✓ |
| Dashboards | — | ✓ |
| Resource management | — | ✓ |
| Reports | — | ✓ |
| Proofing | — | ✓ |
| API access | — | ✓ |
| Connectors | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4 | ⭐ 4.1 |
Choose Baserow if: You need teams wanting open-source no-code database. Baserow excels with its open source and self-hostable.
Choose Smartsheet if: You need teams comfortable with spreadsheets. Smartsheet stands out with its familiar spreadsheet ui and powerful automation.
Best free option: Both Baserow and Smartsheet offer free tiers. Baserow offers "Free (self-hosted/cloud)" while Smartsheet offers "1 user, 2 sheets".
It depends on your needs. Baserow is better for teams wanting open-source no-code database, while Smartsheet is better for teams comfortable with spreadsheets. Both are excellent tools rated 4 and 4.1 respectively.
Baserow starts at $5/user/mo while Smartsheet starts at $9/user/mo. Both offer free tiers.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Smartsheet's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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