ZenBuild vs Smartsheet
Smartsheet Alternative
Plan projects with a real Gantt, dependencies, and progress, without enterprise pricing.
Smartsheet is a grid-based work management tool with strong project features. ZenBuild covers the same core, a spreadsheet grid, a Gantt with dependencies and progress, kanban and calendar views, formulas, and automations, with a free plan to start and forms and PDF tools included.
ZenBuild compared to Smartsheet
| Feature | ZenBuild | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Gantt with dependencies | Every plan | Paid tier |
| Kanban (card) view | Every plan | |
| Calendar view | Every plan | |
| Linked records & rollups | Every plan | Cross-sheet refs |
| Formula fields | Every plan | |
| No-code automations | Business | Paid plans |
| Built-in forms | Every plan | |
| Online forms + PDF tools | Same app | |
| Free plan | Limited |
IncludedPaid tieronly Not offered
Comparison reflects general product capabilities and may change. Check each product's pricing page for current details.
Switching from Smartsheet?
Export your data to CSV or Excel and bring it into ZenBuild with the guided import wizard. It detects the header row and infers a type for every column.
Read the import guide →Learn more
Frequently asked questions
Can ZenBuild replace Smartsheet for project tracking?
For many teams, yes. ZenBuild has a grid, a Gantt with dependencies and progress fill, kanban and calendar views, subtasks, formulas, and automations, which cover common project-tracking needs.
Does ZenBuild have a Gantt chart?
Yes, on every plan. The Gantt view lays tasks on a timeline from start and end dates, draws dependency arrows, fills bars by progress, and lets you drag to reschedule. See the guide on making a Gantt chart.
Can I import a Smartsheet export?
Yes. Export to Excel or CSV and use ZenBuild's import wizard, which handles multi-sheet workbooks and infers column types.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. ZenBuild offers a free Starter plan, with paid plans from $5/mo for higher limits.