1. Microsoft Project
Microsoft · Redmond · Project management software · 4.5/5
Classic project scheduling.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Smartsheet
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹700/mo)
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Smartsheet alternatives in India (2026)
Smartsheet is a project management software product from Smartsheet, Bellevue, priced at ₹700/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 4 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Smartsheet are Microsoft Project (₹800/mo), Things (₹800/mo), Zoho Projects Enterprise (₹700/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo) and Basecamp Projects (₹1,200/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Smartsheet alternative
Cost
Smartsheet starts at ₹700/mo. 4 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Smartsheet is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Smartsheet does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Smartsheet alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Smartsheet's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Smartsheet (current) | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Microsoft Project | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Things | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Projects Enterprise | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Kissflow Project | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Basecamp Projects | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Instagantt | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  GanttPRO | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Productive.io | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Celoxis | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Float | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Resource Guru | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Worksection | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Bonsai Projects | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Accelo | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  OmniFocus | ₹800/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Scoro | ₹2,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Workamajig | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  LaunchNotes | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Superworks Project | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Rapidr | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 Smartsheet alternatives in detail
2. Things
Cultured Code · Stuttgart · Project management software · 4.4/5
Task manager for Apple devices.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Smartsheet
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹700/mo)
3. Zoho Projects Enterprise
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Enterprise plan of Zoho Projects.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Smartsheet
- Built in India (Chennai)
4. Kissflow Project
Kissflow · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Project management in Kissflow.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Smartsheet
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹700/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
5. Basecamp Projects
37signals · Chicago · Project management software · 4.4/5
Project organisation in Basecamp.
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Smartsheet
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹700/mo)
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Smartsheet
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹700/mo)
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Smartsheet
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹700/mo)
8. Productive.io
Productive · Zagreb · Project management software · 4.3/5
Agency management platform.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Smartsheet
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹700/mo)
9. Celoxis
Celoxis Technologies · Pune · Project management software · 4.6/5
Enterprise project management built in Pune.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Smartsheet
- Starts ₹1,100/mo higher (₹1,800/mo vs ₹700/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Smartsheet
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹700/mo)
Smartsheet alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Smartsheet
Indian alternatives to Smartsheet
How to choose a Smartsheet alternative
- Match the tool to the team's discipline: a small agency needs simple boards, a software team needs sprints and issues.
- Check client-sharing and guest pricing if you work with external stakeholders.
- Avoid tools that need a full-time admin unless you have one.
Smartsheet alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Smartsheet in 2026?+
The closest matches to Smartsheet on App Advisor are Microsoft Project (₹800/mo), Things (₹800/mo), Zoho Projects Enterprise (₹700/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Smartsheet, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Smartsheet?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Smartsheet has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Smartsheet?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Superworks Project starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹700/mo for Smartsheet. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Smartsheet?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Projects Enterprise (₹700/mo), Kissflow Project (₹1,200/mo), Celoxis (₹1,800/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Smartsheet vs Microsoft Project: which is better?+
Microsoft Project is the closest match to Smartsheet in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹700/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Smartsheet alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Smartsheet also covers, and Smartsheet's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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