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Adobe Analytics vs Smartsheet

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Adobe Analytics

Marketing

Enterprise-class data analytics

From
$5000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Smartsheet

Construction

The platform for dynamic work

From
$9/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Adobe Analytics every UK G-Cloud listing bundles Adobe Analytics inside Experience Cloud consultancy from resellers including NTT Data, IBM and VE3, with no standalone per unit price published; Smartsheet formulas lack Excel robustness; complex data manipulation hits performance limits
  • They diverge on capability: Adobe Analytics covers Real-time reporting, Smartsheet covers Grid, card, Gantt & calendar views.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adobe Analytics and Smartsheet actually diverge.

Attributes where Adobe Analytics and Smartsheet differ
AttributeAdobe AnalyticsSmartsheet
Starting price$5000/month$9/month
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryMarketingConstruction
Founded19822005

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Adobe Analytics

  • Real-time reporting
  • Advanced segmentation
  • Attribution modeling
  • Predictive analytics
  • Customer journey mapping
  • Experience Cloud
  • Audience Manager
  • Target

Only in Smartsheet

  • Grid, card, Gantt & calendar views
  • Automated workflows
  • Forms & data collection
  • Resource management
  • Dashboards & reporting
  • Proofing & approvals
  • Document generation
  • Integration platform

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • ISO27001
  • HIPAA

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adobe Analytics

  • Advanced analyticsnot Smartsheet
  • Marketing optimizationnot Smartsheet
  • Customer insightsnot Smartsheet

Smartsheet

  • Project portfolio managementnot Adobe Analytics
  • IT project managementnot Adobe Analytics
  • Marketing campaignsnot Adobe Analytics
  • Product launchesnot Adobe Analytics
  • Process automationnot Adobe Analytics

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adobe Analytics

  • Every UK G-Cloud listing bundles Adobe Analytics inside Experience Cloud consultancy from resellers including NTT Data, IBM and VE3, with no standalone per unit price published

Smartsheet

  • Formulas lack Excel robustness; complex data manipulation hits performance limits
  • Gantt chart customization is limited with poor handling of part-time resource allocation
  • Expensive pricing compared to other project management tools; collaboration features are paid-only
  • Limited offline access and minimal mobile functionality compared to modern competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

Adobe Analytics

$5000/month
  • Adobe Analytics$5000/month
    • Real-time analytics
    • Advanced attribution
    • Predictive analytics

Smartsheet

$9/month
  • Pro$9/month
    • Core project management
    • Automation
    • 1-10 members
  • Business$19/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Portfolio management
    • 3+ members

Which should you pick?

Choose Adobe Analytics if

  • You need real-time reporting.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want advanced segmentation.
Adobe Analytics review

Choose Smartsheet if

  • You need grid, card, gantt & calendar views.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want automated workflows.
Smartsheet review

Questions people ask

Is Adobe Analytics or Smartsheet better?
Neither clearly leads. Adobe Analytics starts at $5000/month and Smartsheet at $9/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adobe Analytics or Smartsheet?
Adobe Analytics starts at $5000/month and Smartsheet at $9/month.
Does Adobe Analytics or Smartsheet run on more platforms?
Adobe Analytics runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Smartsheet runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Adobe Analytics best used for?
Adobe Analytics is most often used for advanced analytics, marketing optimization, customer insights. Of those, advanced analytics and marketing optimization are not what Smartsheet is typically brought in for.
What can Adobe Analytics do that Smartsheet cannot?
Adobe Analytics covers Real-time reporting, Advanced segmentation, Attribution modeling, Predictive analytics. Smartsheet covers Grid, card, Gantt & calendar views, Automated workflows, Forms & data collection, Resource management. Both handle SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Smartsheet: What is Smartsheet pricing for a construction team?

Smartsheet Pro starts at $9 per user per month (annual billing) for 1-10 members. A construction company can deploy Business plan for 18 licensed users at $19 per user plus unlimited free collaborators (subcontractors, clients) for a typical monthly cost around $576.

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Smartsheet: Does Smartsheet work offline?

No. Smartsheet has minimal offline access and requires internet connectivity for full functionality.

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Smartsheet: What integrations does Smartsheet support?

Smartsheet integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Jira, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Tableau, Power BI, DocuSign, Box, Dropbox, plus Zapier and Make for no-code automation.

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Smartsheet: Can I use Smartsheet formulas like Excel?

Smartsheet formulas lack the robustness of Excel. Complex nested functions or large-scale data manipulation often hit performance limits, requiring multiple helper columns.

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Smartsheet: Does Smartsheet have a free plan?

No. Smartsheet Pro starts at $9 per user per month (annual billing). There is a free trial available, but no perpetual free plan.

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