Software · head to head
Dashlane vs Smartsheet
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option; Smartsheet formulas lack Excel robustness; complex data manipulation hits performance limits
- They diverge on capability: Dashlane covers Password manager, Smartsheet covers Grid, card, Gantt & calendar views.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dashlane and Smartsheet actually diverge.
| Attribute | Dashlane | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4.99/month | $9/month |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2009 | 2005 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Dashlane
- Password manager
- Digital wallet
- Dark web monitoring
- VPN for WiFi protection
- Two-factor authentication
- Password generator
- Secure sharing
- Security dashboard
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
- Google Workspace
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dashlane
- Password managementnot Smartsheet
- Identity protectionnot Smartsheet
- Secure credential sharingnot Smartsheet
- Compliance requirementsnot Smartsheet
- VPN protectionnot Smartsheet
Smartsheet
- Project portfolio managementnot Dashlane
- IT project managementnot Dashlane
- Marketing campaignsnot Dashlane
- Product launchesnot Dashlane
- Process automationnot Dashlane
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Dashlane
- Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
- Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
- No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
- Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
- Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication
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
Dashlane
$4.99/month- Premium$4.99/month
- Secure vault
- Password generation
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 Dashlane if
- You need password manager.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
- You also want digital wallet.
Choose Smartsheet if
- You need grid, card, gantt & calendar views.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want automated workflows.
Questions people ask
- Is Dashlane or Smartsheet better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and Smartsheet at $9/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dashlane or Smartsheet?
- Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and Smartsheet at $9/month.
- Does Dashlane or Smartsheet run on more platforms?
- Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions. Smartsheet runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- What is Dashlane best used for?
- Dashlane is most often used for password management, identity protection, secure credential sharing, compliance requirements. Of those, password management and identity protection are not what Smartsheet is typically brought in for.
- What can Dashlane do that Smartsheet cannot?
- Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. Smartsheet covers Grid, card, Gantt & calendar views, Automated workflows, Forms & data collection, Resource management. Both handle Google Workspace, Slack.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Dashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?
Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.
SourceSmartsheet: 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.
SourceDashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?
Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.
SourceSmartsheet: Does Smartsheet work offline?
No. Smartsheet has minimal offline access and requires internet connectivity for full functionality.
SourceDashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?
Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.
SourceSmartsheet: 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.
SourceSmartsheet: 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.
SourceSmartsheet: 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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