Smartsheet vs Baserow

Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.

Spreadsheet Interface
No-Code App Builder Baserow includes a visual app builder
Automations Smartsheet automations require Business plan
$
Gantt Charts Smartsheet has mature project timeline features
API Access No API limits when self-hosting Baserow
$
User Limits Both support unlimited users on appropriate plans
Self-Hosting
Pricing
$9/mo
Free Open Source
Save 100% — Save $9/user/mo by self-hosting Baserow

Verdict

Baserow offers a more modern, Airtable-like experience with app building and automations that Smartsheet lacks on its Pro plan. Smartsheet is better for traditional project management, but Baserow wins for no-code database and app use cases.

Best for: Teams wanting a modern no-code database with app builder capabilities instead of Smartsheet's project-focused approach

Last updated: 2026-03-01