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Head-to-head · Google Workspace Project Management Software

Smartsheet vs Basecamp

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Smartsheet #7 in Google Workspace Project Management Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Smartsheet
Basecamp #8 in Google Workspace Project Management Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Basecamp

Smartsheet leads on 2 checks, Basecamp on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSmartsheet · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceSmartsheet · $12/user/mo
  • Free planonly Basecamp
  • Free trialonly Smartsheet
  • Most featuresSmartsheet · 1 of 5

Smartsheet scores higher on our rubric for google workspace project management software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Basecamp offers free plan; Smartsheet doesn't. Smartsheet is cheaper to start at $12/user/mo against $25/user/mo. Smartsheet offers automation rules; Basecamp doesn't.

Smartsheet is the better fit for enterprise teams needing governance and portfolio planning. Basecamp is the better fit for teams needing simple collaboration and project essentials.

  • Smartsheet fits best

    Enterprise teams needing governance and portfolio planning

  • Basecamp fits best

    Teams needing simple collaboration and project essentials

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Side by side

Feature Smartsheet 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Basecamp 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #7 in Google Workspace Project Management Software #8 in Google Workspace Project Management Software
Best for Enterprise teams needing governance and portfolio planning Teams needing simple collaboration and project essentials
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $12/user/mo (best) $25/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Tickets, Docs Tickets, Email, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML PCI DSS
Integrations 15 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Smartsheet 1/5 · Basecamp 0/5
Google Drive integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Gmail integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Google Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Gantt view Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automation rules ✓ (best) —
Specs
Free-plan project limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Multiple views, dashboards, reports, and forms support varied project workflows.
  • Portfolio, workload, and resource planning serve PMOs and larger teams.
  • Enterprise options include SAML SSO, audit logs, and directory integrations.
  • Combines to-dos, chat, message boards, files, and calendars in project spaces
  • Built-in time tracking and configurable client visibility
  • Google Docs and Google Calendar integrations are listed
Cons
  • There is no free plan; paid Pro starts at $12 per user per month.
  • Pro limits workflow automation to 250 automations per month.
  • The listed integrations do not include Google Workspace.
  • No automation rules are listed
  • Paid tiers cap active projects except Unlimited
  • Task views are less extensive than tools with deeper task controls
Our verdict

Smartsheet is a cloud-based work management platform for individuals, teams, PMOs, and enterprise organizations. It combines project and task tracking with dashboards, reports, forms, workload management, portfolio planning, and workflow…

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Basecamp brings project communication and coordination into shared workspaces for teams, freelancers, agencies, and client-service firms. Its core toolkit includes assigned to-do lists with due dates, files and subtasks, Card Tables,…

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  1. SmartsheetGoogle Workspace Project Management Software 8.830-day trial
  2. BasecampGoogle Workspace Project Management Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Smartsheet — where it wins

    • Multiple views, dashboards, reports, and forms support varied project workflows.
    • Portfolio, workload, and resource planning serve PMOs and larger teams.
    • Enterprise options include SAML SSO, audit logs, and directory integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; paid Pro starts at $12 per user per month.
    • Pro limits workflow automation to 250 automations per month.
    • The listed integrations do not include Google Workspace.

  • Basecamp — where it wins

    • Combines to-dos, chat, message boards, files, and calendars in project spaces
    • Built-in time tracking and configurable client visibility
    • Google Docs and Google Calendar integrations are listed

    Where it doesn't

    • No automation rules are listed
    • Paid tiers cap active projects except Unlimited
    • Task views are less extensive than tools with deeper task controls

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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