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DeepCell vs Smartsheet

DeepCell and Smartsheet are both databases & spreadsheets tools. DeepCell is aimed at freelancers and small businesses, while Smartsheet is aimed at enterprise and small businesses. Only DeepCell has a free plan.

DeepCell

Linked spreadsheet, report and slides in one file, built by AI agents

Smartsheet

Spreadsheet-style work management for enterprises

PricingFreemiumPaid · $12
Starting priceNot published$12/mo
Free planYesNo
Free trial——
Built forFreelancers, Small businesses, EnterpriseEnterprise, Small businesses
Platformsweb, macos, windows, linuxweb, ios, android
CountrySGUS · 2005
Rating——

Choose DeepCell if

Analysts and consultants who use AI agents to build models, memos and decks that must stay consistent and explainable under deadline.

  • Removes the manual work of syncing numbers across files
  • Cheat sheet documents the reasoning behind each conclusion
  • Free to start, with no account needed for a first try

Look elsewhere if: Teams that need real-time multi-user spreadsheet collaboration today (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets).

Choose Smartsheet if

Enterprises and PMOs.

  • Familiar spreadsheet feel
  • Enterprise features
  • Strong Gantt

Look elsewhere if: Startups wanting modern tools (Airtable, Notion).

DeepCell vs Smartsheet pricing

DeepCell

  • Free$0No account to start; free account keeps files past 30 days
  • TeamsComing soonWaitlist; shared projects and permissions for 3 to 50 people
  • EnterpriseCustomSSO, private cloud or on-prem, security review

Smartsheet

  • Pro$12/member/mo$9 billed yearly; 1-10 members, unlimited contributors
  • Business$24/member/mo$19 billed yearly; 3+ members, 1 TB storage
  • EnterpriseCustom10+ members, SAML SSO, portfolios
  • Advanced Work ManagementCustomControl Center, Dynamic View, Data Shuttle

DeepCell · Key features

  • One .deepcell file links spreadsheet, report, slides and cheat sheet
  • Changing one input updates every linked figure, sentence and slide
  • Trace any number back to its source file and assumptions
  • Numbers labelled by scenario and as fact or forecast
  • Every edit versioned with what changed, when and why
  • Export to Excel with live formulas, Word, PowerPoint, PDF and PNG

Cons

  • Teams plan with shared projects is not available yet
  • New file format with a very short track record
  • Anonymous projects are deleted after 30 days of inactivity

Smartsheet · Key features

  • Grid, Gantt, card, calendar views
  • Automated workflows and approvals
  • Forms and dashboards
  • Resource management
  • Portfolio management
  • Enterprise governance

Cons

  • Dated UI
  • Costs rise at enterprise
  • Less flexible than Airtable

DeepCell vs Smartsheet: FAQ

Do DeepCell and Smartsheet have a free plan?

DeepCell has a free plan. Smartsheet has no free plan.

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