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Buildaible vs. Smartsheet: Why Choose Buildaible?

Smartsheet is a popular work management platform designed for collaboration and project tracking, but its functionality often mimics advanced spreadsheets with added collaboration features. Buildaible takes a different approach, focusing on creating fully customizable no-code applications that go beyond project tracking, enabling businesses to build tailored solutions for their unique workflows.

Here’s how Buildaible compares to Smartsheet and why it might be the better choice for your needs.

1. Application Building vs. Project Management Focus

Buildaible:
Buildaible is a comprehensive platform for building no-code applications. Whether you need a CRM, a work order system, or an inventory tracker, Buildaible allows you to create multiple apps within your account, each tailored to a specific workflow or business need.

Smartsheet:
Smartsheet excels as a project and task management tool. While you can customize sheets and dashboards, its core functionality is built around managing tasks and projects, making it less flexible for creating applications beyond those use cases.

2. True Relational Database Functionality

Buildaible:
Buildaible offers robust relational database capabilities, enabling you to link tables and create meaningful relationships between data. For instance, you can link a “Projects” table to a “Tasks” table or a “Clients” table to an “Invoices” table, with seamless data connections.

Smartsheet:
Smartsheet supports some relational-like features, such as cross-sheet references, but lacks true relational database functionality. Managing complex relationships between data can be cumbersome and often relies on manual linking.

3. Custom Forms for Data Entry

Buildaible:
Buildaible includes built-in forms that are customizable and tied directly to tables. This makes data entry simple and consistent, with forms automatically reflecting the structure of your app.

Smartsheet:
Smartsheet offers forms for collecting data, but they are more basic in functionality and lack the deeper integration and customization options found in Buildaible.

4. Reporting and Dashboards

Buildaible:
Buildaible offers a wide variety of report types, including tables, bar charts, pie charts, line charts, and funnel charts, all of which can be integrated into dashboards. Dashboards allow you to combine these reports with text and tabs for comprehensive insights.

Smartsheet:
Smartsheet’s dashboards are visually appealing and useful for tracking project metrics but are primarily designed for project-specific reporting. Building complex or multi-dimensional reports can be more challenging.

5. Customization and Scalability

Buildaible:
Buildaible is designed for scalability, allowing businesses to create multiple apps tailored to different workflows. Its no-code environment is highly customizable, enabling you to design apps that grow with your business.

Smartsheet:
Smartsheet is customizable to a degree, but its structure limits it to spreadsheet-based workflows. Scaling beyond project management often requires workarounds or integrations with other tools.

6. Pricing and Value

Buildaible:
Buildaible simplifies pricing with a single, feature-rich tier. Every user has access to the same powerful functionality, making it easier to deploy and update.

Smartsheet:
Smartsheet’s pricing model is tiered, with some features, such as advanced automations and dashboards, restricted to higher-priced plans. This can increase costs for teams needing access to premium features.

Why Choose Buildaible?

  • Comprehensive Application Building: Move beyond spreadsheets to create custom no-code apps.

  • Relational Database Power: Link data across tables for deeper insights and efficiency.

  • Scalable and Flexible: Build apps for different workflows, all within the same platform.

  • Transparent Pricing: No hidden costs for accessing advanced features.

Buildaible: Empowering Your Business

For businesses looking to build tailored solutions that go beyond project management, Buildaible offers the flexibility, power, and scalability to address diverse workflows. Whether you’re managing projects, tracking inventory, or building a CRM, Buildaible provides the tools to create exactly what you need—without writing a single line of code.

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