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Levelset vs Smartsheet

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Levelset

Construction

Lien rights and payment management for contractors and suppliers

From
$59/mo
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Smartsheet logo

Smartsheet

Construction

The platform for dynamic work

From
$9/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Levelset pricing not fully transparent on main pricing page; Smartsheet formulas lack Excel robustness; complex data manipulation hits performance limits
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Levelset and Smartsheet actually diverge.

Attributes where Levelset and Smartsheet differ
AttributeLevelsetSmartsheet
Starting price$59/mo$9/month
Pricing modelusage-basedUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2005

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Levelset

Nothing recorded that Smartsheet does not also cover.

Only in Smartsheet

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

What people use each for

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

Levelset

  • Securing payments through mechanics lien managementnot Smartsheet
  • Automating lien waiver workflows and pay applicationsnot Smartsheet
  • Monitoring contractor payment history and risknot Smartsheet
  • Filing state-specific preliminary notices and liensnot Smartsheet

Smartsheet

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

Where each one falls short

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

Levelset

  • Pricing not fully transparent on main pricing page
  • Subscription cost for lien filing not detailed
  • Multiple service tiers require separate quotes

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

Levelset

$59/mo

No published plan breakdown. See the Levelset review.

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 Levelset if

Nothing in the data separates Levelset from Smartsheet on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Levelset 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 Levelset or Smartsheet better?
Neither clearly leads. Levelset starts at $59/mo and Smartsheet at $9/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Levelset or Smartsheet?
Levelset starts at $59/mo and Smartsheet at $9/month.
Does Levelset or Smartsheet run on more platforms?
Levelset runs on Web. Smartsheet runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Levelset best used for?
Levelset is most often used for securing payments through mechanics lien management, automating lien waiver workflows and pay applications, monitoring contractor payment history and risk, filing state-specific preliminary notices and liens. Of those, securing payments through mechanics lien management and automating lien waiver workflows and pay applications are not what Smartsheet is typically brought in for.
What can Levelset do that Smartsheet cannot?
Smartsheet covers Grid, card, Gantt & calendar views, Automated workflows, Forms & data collection, Resource management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Levelset: How much does Levelset cost?

Levelset charges $59 per recipient for Send a Demand or Send a Notice. Filing a lien requires a subscription with pricing not listed on the main pricing page.

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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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Levelset: What does Levelset's basic service cover?

For $59 per recipient, Levelset covers sending a demand or a notice. The service includes access to their platform for lien rights management and waiver solutions.

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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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