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ALICE Technologies vs Smartsheet Construction

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ALICE Technologies

Construction

Generative construction scheduling that produces and compares millions of build sequences

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Smartsheet Construction logo

Smartsheet Construction

Construction

Work management platform for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Smartsheet Construction has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ALICE Technologies the output is only as good as the recipes, and building accurate recipes is specialist modelling work most contractors cannot staff, so engagements depend on ALICE or a consultant doing it, which turns software into a services contract.; Smartsheet Construction automation engine uses logic-based if-then rules rather than adaptive AI, cannot predict outcomes or understand content
  • They diverge on capability: ALICE Technologies covers Generative scheduling, Smartsheet Construction covers Project scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ALICE Technologies and Smartsheet Construction actually diverge.

Attributes where ALICE Technologies and Smartsheet Construction differ
AttributeALICE TechnologiesSmartsheet Construction
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2005

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

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 ALICE Technologies

  • Generative scheduling
  • Recipe modelling
  • Optioneering
  • Schedule recovery
  • Resource levelling
  • 4D visualisation
  • P6 and MS Project import
  • Scenario comparison reports

Only in Smartsheet Construction

  • Project scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Collaboration
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • Procore
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

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

ALICE Technologies

  • A data centre programme where six months of earlier energisation is worth more than the entire construction management budget, and the owner wants evidence that a proposed sequence change actually delivers itnot Smartsheet Construction
  • A contractor facing liquidated damages that must decide between a second shift, a second crane and resequencing, and needs the cost and duration consequence of each before committingnot Smartsheet Construction
  • A bid team wanting to submit a shorter programme than competitors while proving to the client that the resource profile is achievable rather than optimisticnot Smartsheet Construction
  • A delay claim where the contractor must demonstrate to a client or adjudicator what the schedule would have looked like without a specific disruptionnot Smartsheet Construction

Smartsheet Construction

  • Project trackingnot ALICE Technologies
  • Resource planningnot ALICE Technologies
  • Team collaborationnot ALICE Technologies
  • Reportingnot ALICE Technologies

Where each one falls short

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

ALICE Technologies

  • The output is only as good as the recipes, and building accurate recipes is specialist modelling work most contractors cannot staff, so engagements depend on ALICE or a consultant doing it, which turns software into a services contract.
  • Pricing is quoted per project or programme with no published rates, so the tool is effectively unavailable to anyone who cannot justify a bespoke enterprise negotiation.
  • It only pays back on projects where float has a high monetary value; on a mid-size commercial building the modelling effort exceeds the schedule saving, which is why the customer list skews to data centres, energy and heavy civils.
  • A generated schedule still has to be accepted by superintendents and subcontractors who did not build it, and adoption failures are usually social rather than technical: the field runs the plan it believes in.
  • The 2026 McKinsey alliance pushes distribution towards consulting-led engagements, which raises the effective cost of entry and makes the direct-purchase path less certain for a contractor that just wants a licence.

Smartsheet Construction

  • Automation engine uses logic-based if-then rules rather than adaptive AI, cannot predict outcomes or understand content
  • Essential features locked behind expensive add-ons or Enterprise plan tiers
  • Business plan requires minimum 3 seats, raising costs for smaller teams
  • Limited in-platform communication with only @messages in task cards versus robust chat in competitors
  • Dependency management capabilities are limited for complex project interdependencies
  • Spreadsheet-focused design less suitable for agile and cross-functional teams

Pricing, plan by plan

ALICE Technologies

On request
  • ALICE$undefined/year
    • Quoted per project or per programme
    • Generative scheduling and optioneering
    • Recipe modelling support

Smartsheet Construction

Free
  • Pro$9/month
    • Gantt charts
    • Portfolio management
  • Business$19/month
    • Automation
    • Advanced integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose ALICE Technologies if

  • You need generative scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want recipe modelling.
ALICE Technologies review

Choose Smartsheet Construction if

  • You need project scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want resource management.
Smartsheet Construction review

Questions people ask

Is ALICE Technologies or Smartsheet Construction better?
Neither clearly leads. ALICE Technologies starts at On request and Smartsheet Construction at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ALICE Technologies or Smartsheet Construction?
Smartsheet Construction has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ALICE Technologies and Free for Smartsheet Construction.
Does ALICE Technologies or Smartsheet Construction run on more platforms?
ALICE Technologies runs on Web, Windows. Smartsheet Construction runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Smartsheet Construction for free?
Yes. Smartsheet Construction has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ALICE Technologies starts at On request.
What is ALICE Technologies best used for?
ALICE Technologies is most often used for a data centre programme where six months of earlier energisation is worth more than the entire construction management budget, and the owner wants evidence that a proposed sequence change actually delivers it, a contractor facing liquidated damages that must decide between a second shift, a second crane and resequencing, and needs the cost and duration consequence of each before committing, a bid team wanting to submit a shorter programme than competitors while proving to the client that the resource profile is achievable rather than optimistic, a delay claim where the contractor must demonstrate to a client or adjudicator what the schedule would have looked like without a specific disruption. Of those, a data centre programme where six months of earlier energisation is worth more than the entire construction management budget, and the owner wants evidence that a proposed sequence change actually delivers it and a contractor facing liquidated damages that must decide between a second shift, a second crane and resequencing, and needs the cost and duration consequence of each before committing are not what Smartsheet Construction is typically brought in for.
What can ALICE Technologies do that Smartsheet Construction cannot?
ALICE Technologies covers Generative scheduling, Recipe modelling, Optioneering, Schedule recovery. Smartsheet Construction covers Project scheduling, Resource management, Collaboration, Reporting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ALICE Technologies: What does ALICE actually produce?

A set of alternative construction sequences generated from your constraints, scored on duration, cost and resource use, so you can choose rather than accept one plan.

Smartsheet Construction: What does Smartsheet cost?

Smartsheet offers Pro at $9/user/month (billed annually at $108), Business at $19/user/month (annually $228), and custom Enterprise pricing. Annual billing provides significant discounts (25% for Pro, 21% for Business).

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ALICE Technologies: Does it replace Primavera P6?

No. It imports from and exports to P6. P6 remains the contractual schedule of record on most projects.

Smartsheet Construction: Does Smartsheet offer a free tier?

Smartsheet offers a limited free plan supporting one licensed user with 2 sheets and 500 MB storage, including grid, Gantt, card, and calendar views. A 30-day free trial is also available.

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ALICE Technologies: Is the company still operating?

Yes. ALICE is active as of 2026 and announced an alliance with McKinsey in April 2026 to deliver AI scheduling to McKinsey clients.

Smartsheet Construction: What platforms does Smartsheet support?

Smartsheet is a 100% SaaS web application compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux browsers. Mobile apps are available for iOS (15+) and Android (10+), though mobile app has limitations for creating automated workflows and building filters.

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ALICE Technologies: How much does it cost?

Not published. It is quoted per project or programme and typically includes modelling and onboarding services.

Smartsheet Construction: Does Smartsheet integrate with other tools?

Yes, Smartsheet has 175+ integrations including two-way connectors for Slack, Jira, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Outlook, and more. Some integrations are included in Business plans while others are paid add-ons.

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ALICE Technologies: What size project justifies it?

Projects where a week of schedule has a large monetary value: data centres, energy, industrial and major infrastructure. It is hard to justify on standard commercial building work.

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