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Sage Estimating vs Smartsheet

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Sage Estimating

Construction

Professional construction cost estimating software

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Smartsheet

Construction

The platform for dynamic work

From
$9/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Sage Estimating covers Cost estimation, Smartsheet covers Grid, card, Gantt & calendar views.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sage Estimating and Smartsheet actually diverge.

Attributes where Sage Estimating and Smartsheet differ
AttributeSage EstimatingSmartsheet
Starting price$250/month$9/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindowsWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19812005

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 Sage Estimating

  • Cost estimation
  • Digital takeoff
  • Cost databases
  • Bid analysis
  • Reporting
  • Sage 100 Contractor
  • Sage 300 CRE
  • Sage Intacct

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.

Sage Estimating

  • Project estimatingnot Smartsheet
  • Bid preparationnot Smartsheet
  • Cost trackingnot Smartsheet
  • Budget analysisnot Smartsheet

Smartsheet

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

Where each one falls short

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

Sage Estimating

Nothing recorded yet. See the Sage Estimating review.

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

Sage Estimating

$250/month
  • Sage Estimating$250/month
    • Cost databases
    • Digital takeoff
    • Assemblies
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Multi-user
    • Advanced databases
    • Custom reporting

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 Sage Estimating if

  • You need cost estimation.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want digital takeoff.
Sage Estimating 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 Sage Estimating or Smartsheet better?
Neither clearly leads. Sage Estimating starts at $250/month and Smartsheet at $9/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sage Estimating or Smartsheet?
Sage Estimating starts at $250/month and Smartsheet at $9/month.
Does Sage Estimating or Smartsheet run on more platforms?
Sage Estimating runs on Windows. Smartsheet runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Sage Estimating best used for?
Sage Estimating is most often used for project estimating, bid preparation, cost tracking, budget analysis. Of those, project estimating and bid preparation are not what Smartsheet is typically brought in for.
What can Sage Estimating do that Smartsheet cannot?
Sage Estimating covers Cost estimation, Digital takeoff, Cost databases, Bid analysis. Smartsheet covers Grid, card, Gantt & calendar views, Automated workflows, Forms & data collection, Resource management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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