Comparison
Integram vs Smartsheet
Smartsheet is a spreadsheet-shaped work management tool with excellent Gantt charts and enterprise reach. Integram is a database-shaped app builder: when your data is really several related tables rather than one long sheet, it fits better.
Side by side
| Aspect | Integram | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly price per workspace, metered by actions. Free tier, Team $29/mo for up to 10 users, Business $99/mo for unlimited users. | Per member, per month, with a minimum number of seats on team plans. |
| Data model | Relational: separate tables with references between them. | Sheets with rows and columns; cross-sheet references and reports connect them. |
| Access control | Roles control access to tables, columns and individual rows. | Sharing per sheet, workspace or report; row-level visibility through reports and dynamic views. |
| Self-hosting | Yes. Docker container on your own servers, works offline. | No. Cloud only. |
| AI agents | MCP server for Claude and other MCP clients, plus a REST API that covers schema, roles and data. Agents act with the same permissions as a user. | Built-in Smartsheet AI features and a REST API. |
| Project timelines | Possible with dates and reports, but not a Gantt-first tool. | Gantt, dependencies and resource views. A core strength. |
| Spreadsheet import | Upload .xlsx; tables, data types and links between sheets are detected for you. | Excel import to a single sheet. |
Summarized from Smartsheet’s public product and pricing pages. Plans change; check Smartsheet pricing for current numbers. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Choose Smartsheet if
- Your work is mostly project schedules with dependencies and a Gantt view.
- Your company already standardized on it and needs enterprise governance features.
Choose Integram if
- You keep copying the same customers or products between sheets.
- You need a real database with references, not a grid that imitates one.
- You want a flat bill instead of paying for every member.
- You want to self-host or connect AI agents to the data through MCP.
Moving from Smartsheet
Export your sheets to Excel and upload the workbook. Columns that repeat values from another sheet become references, so customers and products exist once.
Frequently asked questions
Can Integram show a Gantt chart?
Not as a first-class view. If project scheduling is the main job, Smartsheet is the better tool; if the projects are one table among orders, clients and invoices, Integram keeps them related.
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