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Autodesk Construction Cloud vs Smartsheet Construction

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction & Architecture

Unified platform for construction project delivery

From
$85/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Smartsheet Construction

Construction & Architecture

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: Autodesk Construction Cloud autodesk Construction Cloud has been rebranded as Autodesk Forma and the ACC product names have changed, so existing documentation and training refer to superseded names; Smartsheet Construction automation engine uses logic-based if-then rules rather than adaptive AI, cannot predict outcomes or understand content
  • They diverge on capability: Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Smartsheet Construction covers Project scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Autodesk Construction Cloud and Smartsheet Construction actually diverge.

Attributes where Autodesk Construction Cloud and Smartsheet Construction differ
AttributeAutodesk Construction CloudSmartsheet Construction
Starting price$85/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Founded19822005

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction & Architecture).

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 Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Document management
  • Model coordination
  • Project management
  • Cost management
  • Field execution
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks

Only in Smartsheet Construction

  • Project scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Collaboration
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • Procore
  • Google Workspace
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Managing construction documents, RFIs and submittals across a project teamnot Smartsheet Construction
  • Preconstruction bid management, takeoff and estimatingnot Smartsheet Construction
  • Model coordination and clash detection between design disciplinesnot Smartsheet Construction

Smartsheet Construction

  • Project trackingnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Resource planningnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Team collaborationnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Reportingnot Autodesk Construction Cloud

Where each one falls short

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Autodesk Construction Cloud has been rebranded as Autodesk Forma and the ACC product names have changed, so existing documentation and training refer to superseded names
  • All three bundles (Model Management, Preconstruction and Construction Operations) are sold by Get a Quote with no published price
  • Capability is split across separate bundles, so a firm needing preconstruction and construction operations buys two bundles
  • Pricing is described as user, project and account-based rather than a single published per-seat rate
  • The money-back guarantee is limited to 30 days
  • Expert support hours are 24 hours a day Monday to Friday, so weekends are not covered

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

$85/month
  • Autodesk Docs$85/month
    • Document management
    • Model coordination
    • Design collaboration
  • Autodesk Build$175/month
    • Project management
    • Quality control
    • Cost management
  • Full PlatformFree
    • Complete ACC access
    • All products
    • Enterprise features

Smartsheet Construction

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Autodesk Construction Cloud if

  • You need document management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want model coordination.
Autodesk Construction Cloud 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 Autodesk Construction Cloud or Smartsheet Construction better?
Neither clearly leads. Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at $85/month and Smartsheet Construction at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Autodesk Construction Cloud or Smartsheet Construction?
Smartsheet Construction has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $85/month for Autodesk Construction Cloud and Free for Smartsheet Construction.
Does Autodesk Construction Cloud or Smartsheet Construction run on more platforms?
Autodesk Construction Cloud runs on Web, Ios, Android. 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. Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at $85/month.
What is Autodesk Construction Cloud best used for?
Autodesk Construction Cloud is most often used for managing construction documents, rfis and submittals across a project team, preconstruction bid management, takeoff and estimating, model coordination and clash detection between design disciplines. Of those, managing construction documents, rfis and submittals across a project team and preconstruction bid management, takeoff and estimating are not what Smartsheet Construction is typically brought in for.
What can Autodesk Construction Cloud do that Smartsheet Construction cannot?
Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Model coordination, Project management, Cost management. Smartsheet Construction covers Project scheduling, Resource management, Collaboration, Reporting. Both handle Microsoft 365, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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