Smartsheet vs NocoDB
Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.
Spreadsheet Interface
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Database Backend NocoDB connects to real SQL databases
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REST API NocoDB auto-generates APIs; Smartsheet API has limits on Pro
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Gantt Charts Smartsheet excels at project timeline views
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Multiple Views NocoDB has Grid, Kanban, Gallery, Form, Calendar
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Dashboards Smartsheet dashboards require Business plan
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Self-Hosting
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Pricing
$9/mo
Free Open Source
Save 100% — Save $9/user/mo by self-hosting NocoDB
Verdict
NocoDB offers a more modern interface and eliminates Smartsheet's per-user pricing. Smartsheet is better for project management workflows, but NocoDB is the stronger choice for database-centric use cases with API needs.
Best for: Teams that need a modern database-spreadsheet hybrid with API access and no per-user licensing
Last updated: 2026-03-01