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Productboard vs Smartsheet: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Productboard and Smartsheet. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Smartsheet starts at $9/mo, making it $6/mo cheaper than Productboard ($15/mo). Neither offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Productboard vs Smartsheet: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureProductboardSmartsheet
Starting Price$15/mo$9/mo
Number of Plans14
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelper-seatper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Smartsheet is the more affordable option, starting at $9/mo compared to Productboard's $15/mo. Both are Project Management tools with 5 combined pricing plans and 26 features compared.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Project Management needs.

Pricing Plans
Productboard
Productboard
Try it free
Smartsheet
Smartsheet
Try it free
Tier 1
Spark
$15/month
Start with Spark
Pro
$9/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited free Viewers
  • Gantt, table, board, and calendar view
  • Rich formulas
  • Unlimited sheets, forms, and reports
  • 250 automations per month
Start with Pro
Tier 2
Business
$19/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited free Guests
  • Timeline view
  • Team workload tracking
  • Admin capabilities
  • Unlimited automations
  • 1 TB attachment storage
Start with Business
Tier 3
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • AI formulas, texts, and chartsNEW
  • SAML-based SSO
  • CollectionsNEW
  • Work Insights
  • Enterprise Plan Manager
  • Unlimited attachment storage
  • Directory integrations
Start with Enterprise
Tier 4
Advanced Work Management
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Control Center
  • Dynamic View
  • Data Shuttle
  • Connectors
  • DataMesh
  • Calendar App
  • Pivot App
  • Premium Support
Start with Advanced Work Management

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Productboard

Product management platform for prioritizing features and roadmaps

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Smartsheet

Spreadsheet-like platform for managing work at scale

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Our Pick

Smartsheet

Smartsheet starts at $6/mo lower ($9/mo vs $15/mo), offers 4 tiers vs 1.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Smartsheet

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Productboard if:

  • You want Productboard's approach to incremental feature unlocking across its 1 pricing tier
  • Productboard keeps its feature set lean, which means faster onboarding and less complexity
  • You need a Project Management tool that scales with your team — Productboard's tier progression supports that

Choose Smartsheet if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Smartsheet starts at $9/mo, saving $6/mo compared to Productboard at $15/mo
  • You need 4 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You want more features built-in—Smartsheet offers 26 additional features across its plans
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Smartsheet offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Smartsheet is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $9/mo compared to Productboard's $15/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Smartsheet saving approximately $300/month. Smartsheet offers 4 pricing tiers compared to Productboard's 1, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Smartsheet provides 26 total features versus 0 for Productboard, offering a richer feature set depending on your specific needs. For budget-conscious teams seeking predictable costs, Smartsheet delivers superior value. Productboard may justify its premium for specialized needs, but most organizations will find Smartsheet the smarter financial choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Productboard vs Smartsheet

Which is cheaper, Productboard or Smartsheet?
As of March 2026, Smartsheet starts at a lower price point. Productboard starts at $15/mo while Smartsheet starts at $9/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Productboard have vs Smartsheet?
Productboard offers 1 pricing plan, while Smartsheet offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Productboard or Smartsheet offer custom enterprise pricing?
Smartsheet offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Productboard lists all its pricing publicly.
How do Productboard and Smartsheet compare for Project Management?
Both Productboard and Smartsheet are Project Management tools. Productboard offers 1 plan starting at $15/mo, while Smartsheet offers 4 plans starting at $9/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Project Management needs.

Sources

  1. Productboard Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Smartsheet Official PricingVendor pricing page

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