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Procore vs Smartsheet Construction

Procore logo

Procore

Software

All-in-one construction management platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Smartsheet Construction logo

Smartsheet Construction

Software

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: Procore pricing based on Annual Construction Volume (ACV) requires custom quote—no fixed public pricing available; Smartsheet Construction automation engine uses logic-based if-then rules rather than adaptive AI, cannot predict outcomes or understand content
  • They diverge on capability: Procore covers Project management, Smartsheet Construction covers Project scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Procore and Smartsheet Construction actually diverge.

Attributes where Procore and Smartsheet Construction differ
AttributeProcoreSmartsheet Construction
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Founded20022005

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Procore

  • Project management
  • Quality & safety
  • Financial management
  • Document control
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Box
  • Data encryption

Only in Smartsheet Construction

  • Project scheduling
  • Collaboration
  • Reporting
  • Automation
  • Procore
  • Google Workspace
  • Salesforce
  • HIPAA

Both cover

  • Resource management
  • Microsoft 365
  • DocuSign
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Procore

  • Construction project management and collaborationnot Smartsheet Construction
  • Field productivity and site communicationnot Smartsheet Construction
  • Quality and safety managementnot Smartsheet Construction
  • Financial and accounting management for constructionnot Smartsheet Construction

Smartsheet Construction

  • Project trackingnot Procore
  • Resource planningnot Procore
  • Team collaborationnot Procore
  • Reportingnot Procore

Where each one falls short

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

Procore

  • Pricing based on Annual Construction Volume (ACV) requires custom quote—no fixed public pricing available
  • Field Productivity product uses FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) pricing model rather than standard ACV, adding complexity to cost estimation
  • Requires direct sales contact for pricing; not available for self-service selection

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

Procore

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Procore review.

Smartsheet Construction

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Procore if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want quality & safety.
Procore review

Choose Smartsheet Construction if

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

Questions people ask

Is Procore or Smartsheet Construction better?
Neither clearly leads. Procore 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, Procore or Smartsheet Construction?
Smartsheet Construction has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Procore and Free for Smartsheet Construction.
Does Procore or Smartsheet Construction run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Smartsheet Construction for free?
Yes. Smartsheet Construction has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Procore starts at On request.
What is Procore best used for?
Procore is most often used for construction project management and collaboration, field productivity and site communication, quality and safety management, financial and accounting management for construction. Of those, construction project management and collaboration and field productivity and site communication are not what Smartsheet Construction is typically brought in for.
What can Procore do that Smartsheet Construction cannot?
Procore covers Project management, Quality & safety, Financial management, Document control. Smartsheet Construction covers Project scheduling, Collaboration, Reporting, Automation. Both handle Resource management, Microsoft 365, DocuSign, SOC 2 Type II.

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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