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RowShare vs Structured

RowShare logo

RowShare

Productivity

Shared online table where each contributor sees only their own rows

From
On request
Rated
-
Structured logo

Structured

Productivity

Visual daily planner for time blocking

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Structured has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: RowShare it is a table rather than a spreadsheet, so the formula and analysis capability people expect from Excel is not there, and anything requiring modelling or charting has to be exported and finished elsewhere.; Structured no monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
  • They diverge on capability: RowShare covers Row-level permissions, Structured covers Visual timeline.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which RowShare and Structured actually diverge.

Attributes where RowShare and Structured differ
AttributeRowShareStructured
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebiOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch
FoundedUnknown2020

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

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 RowShare

  • Row-level permissions
  • Column-level permissions
  • Typed columns
  • Forms
  • Automatic reminders
  • Microsoft Teams integration
  • Zapier connections
  • Excel import and export

Only in Structured

  • Visual timeline
  • Time blocking
  • Calendar integration
  • Widgets
  • Recurring tasks
  • Apple Calendar
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Reminders

What people use each for

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

RowShare

  • Collecting a recurring return such as timesheets, budget lines or stock counts where contributors must not see each other's entries.not Structured
  • Replacing an emailed spreadsheet that one person consolidates by hand at the end of every month.not Structured
  • A shared list where some columns belong to the contributor and others are only for the administrator.not Structured
  • A structured departmental table inside Microsoft Teams that does not warrant a full database or a heavier platform licence.not Structured

Structured

  • Productivitynot RowShare
  • Collaborationnot RowShare
  • Task managementnot RowShare
  • Organizationnot RowShare

Where each one falls short

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

RowShare

  • It is a table rather than a spreadsheet, so the formula and analysis capability people expect from Excel is not there, and anything requiring modelling or charting has to be exported and finished elsewhere.
  • It is a small independent product, so putting a recurring business process on it means a single vendor decision can end that process, and unlike the larger alternatives there is no ecosystem or partner network to fall back on.
  • Integration is largely through Zapier rather than deep native connectors, which adds an intermediary service, another subscription and another place for a data flow to fail silently.
  • The niche it occupies is increasingly covered by list tools included in Microsoft 365, so the purchase has to be justified against something the organisation may already be paying for and already administers.
  • Licensing in this category is per user, so if contributors need accounts rather than form links, an occasional contributor costs the same per head as a daily one, and it is worth confirming which model applies before planning a rollout.

Structured

  • No monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
  • Cannot export to Excel, PDF, or other printable formats; only JSON export available on Apple devices
  • Calendar import requires Pro subscription (except on web where free import is available)
  • Android and web versions significantly lag behind iOS version in features and performance
  • One-way calendar sync only; cannot export Structured tasks back to Google Calendar or other external calendar apps

Pricing, plan by plan

RowShare

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the RowShare review.

Structured

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Timeline tasks and all-day tasks
    • Task subtasks and notes
    • Icons and color coding
  • Pro$undefined/month or year or lifetime
    • Structured AI for smart planning
    • Calendar and reminders import
    • Recurring tasks

Which should you pick?

Choose RowShare if

  • You need row-level permissions.
  • You also want column-level permissions.

Choose Structured if

  • You need visual timeline.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch.
  • You also want time blocking.

Questions people ask

Is RowShare or Structured better?
Neither clearly leads. RowShare starts at On request and Structured at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, RowShare or Structured?
Structured has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for RowShare and Free for Structured.
Does RowShare or Structured run on more platforms?
RowShare runs on Web. Structured runs on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch.
Can I use Structured for free?
Yes. Structured has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RowShare starts at On request.
What is RowShare best used for?
RowShare is most often used for collecting a recurring return such as timesheets, budget lines or stock counts where contributors must not see each other's entries., replacing an emailed spreadsheet that one person consolidates by hand at the end of every month., a shared list where some columns belong to the contributor and others are only for the administrator., a structured departmental table inside microsoft teams that does not warrant a full database or a heavier platform licence.. Of those, collecting a recurring return such as timesheets, budget lines or stock counts where contributors must not see each other's entries. and replacing an emailed spreadsheet that one person consolidates by hand at the end of every month. are not what Structured is typically brought in for.
What can RowShare do that Structured cannot?
RowShare covers Row-level permissions, Column-level permissions, Typed columns, Forms. Structured covers Visual timeline, Time blocking, Calendar integration, Widgets.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

RowShare: How is this different from a shared spreadsheet?

Sharing is per row rather than per file. Everyone works in one table, and each person sees only their own rows, which removes the consolidation step rather than speeding it up.

Structured: Is Structured free to use?

Yes, Structured has a free tier that includes timeline tasks, all-day tasks, inbox tasks, subtasks, notes, icons, color coding, drag and drop, and calendar import on web (though calendar import requires Pro on iOS/Android). The app is free to download on iOS, Android, Mac, and web.

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RowShare: Can I get my data out?

Tables export to Excel and CSV, so the data itself moves. The permission structure, forms and reminders that made the process work do not, so an exit means rebuilding the workflow.

Structured: What does Structured Pro cost and what features does it add?

Structured Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase for $99.99 USD. Pro adds Structured AI, calendar import and reminders import (on iOS/Android), recurring tasks, replan functionality, custom notifications, and custom color palettes.

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RowShare: Is it a database?

No. It is a permissioned table with typed columns, not a relational store you can query, so it collects structured data rather than modelling it.

Structured: Can I import my Google Calendar into Structured?

Yes, Structured supports importing calendars from Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On iOS, it connects through Apple Calendar compatibility. On Android and web, you authenticate with your Google account and select which calendars to sync. This feature requires a Structured Pro subscription.

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RowShare: Who is behind it?

A French vendor with named enterprise customers. It is a small company, so weigh continuity carefully before making it the home of a process you expect to run for years.

Structured: Can I export my tasks from Structured and in what formats?

On Apple devices, you can export your data as a JSON file through Settings > About > Privacy & Permissions > Export Your Data. However, you cannot export tasks to external calendars, nor can you export to printable formats like Excel or PDF. Export is one-way only.

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Structured: Does Structured work across all my devices?

Yes, Structured syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Android devices. However, users have reported that iCloud synchronization can be unreliable, and the Android and web versions have fewer features and slower performance compared to the iOS version.

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Structured: What calendar and reminder apps does Structured integrate with?

On iOS, Structured can import from Apple Calendar, Reminders, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On Android and web, it supports Google Calendar. Structured can import events and reminders, but cannot export tasks back to external calendars.

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