SeaTable vs Smartsheet
SeaTable and Smartsheet are both databases & spreadsheets tools. SeaTable is aimed at small businesses and enterprise, while Smartsheet is aimed at enterprise and small businesses. Only SeaTable has a free plan.
SeaTable
EU-hosted spreadsheet database and no-code app builder, self-hostable
Smartsheet
Spreadsheet-style work management for enterprises
| Pricing | Freemium | Paid · $12 |
| Starting price | Not published | $12/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Built for | Small businesses, Enterprise, Developers | Enterprise, Small businesses |
| Platforms | web, linux | web, ios, android |
| Country | DE · 2020 | US · 2005 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose SeaTable if
European teams that want an Airtable-style database with EU hosting or a self-hosted option at a lower per-user price.
- Generous free cloud plan with room for up to 25 users
- Cloud data hosted only in the EU, in German data centers
- Self-hosting option with a free 3-user license
Look elsewhere if: Teams that need the biggest integration ecosystem or very large datasets in a single base (Airtable, NocoDB, Baserow).
Choose Smartsheet if
Enterprises and PMOs.
- Familiar spreadsheet feel
- Enterprise features
- Strong Gantt
Look elsewhere if: Startups wanting modern tools (Airtable, Notion).
SeaTable vs Smartsheet pricing
SeaTable
- Free€0Up to 25 users, 10,000 rows, 2 GB storage
- Plus€9/user/mo€7 billed annually; 50,000 rows, 50 GB, excl. VAT
- Enterprise€18/user/mo€14 billed annually; unlimited rows, SAML SSO, 100 GB
- Dedicated CloudCustomMinimum 100 users, annual billing, unlimited API calls
- Server (self-hosted)€03-user license free; larger licenses on request
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
SeaTable · Key features
- Grid, Kanban, calendar, gallery and timeline views over linked tables
- No-code App Builder for internal tools, with HTML pages since version 6.2
- Automation rules with AI steps processed on a German AI server
- Python and JavaScript scripting inside bases
- Web forms that write straight into tables
- REST API with Python and JavaScript SDKs, plus Zapier, Make and n8n apps
Cons
- Plus caps you at 50,000 rows in total
- Smaller template library and community than Airtable
- Interface feels less refined than Airtable or Notion databases
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
SeaTable vs Smartsheet: FAQ
Do SeaTable and Smartsheet have a free plan?
SeaTable has a free plan. Smartsheet has no free plan.