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Smartsheet vs Ideanote: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 11th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 992 reviews from Project Portfolio Management users.
% Fit
High performer
Feature ratings
Calendar Management
4.5
Workflow Management
4.5
Progress Tracking
4.6
Customizable Fields
4.6
Task Management
4.5
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Calendar Management
NA
Workflow Management
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Progress Tracking
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Customizable Fields
NA
Task Management
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User satisfaction
4.5
User reviews3,412
Ease of use
4.3
Functionality
4.3
Value for money
4.4
Customer support
4.3
4.9
User reviews140
Ease of use
4.8
Functionality
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Customer support
4.9
Price starts from
/user
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
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Free version
Free trial
Best for

Smartsheet's intuitive online project management app is used broadly across organizations to track and manage diverse types of work for teams large and small, from enterprise companies to SMB's.

Large organizations dedicated to advancing their Innovation Management turn to Ideanote for its seamless implementation and high engagement rates.

User reviews
pros & cons
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Video reviews
Kendrick N
CEO
5.0

Kendrick N.: Hi. My name is Kendrick, owner of Kennys Kitchen LLC. I give Smartsheet five out of five. The product I used was Microsoft Excel. I actually created my own sheets, so I was really doing everything myself. And one day I said, "You know what? Someone should be able to help you." I went searching, found Smartsheet; best decision I ever made. Inventory, scheduling, day-to-day operations, checklists, everything I need in one, which is what most businesses like. Getting started with Smartsheet was too easy. All I really had to do was enter my email address and sign up. I did start with the free trial, and the free trial went on for 30 days, but during that free trial, I just couldn't let it go and I've been using it ever since. Recommendations for anyone else using Smartsheet; stick with it for a while. Browse, explore, and look. You'll find what you need for your business, and that's no lie.

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Jack A
CCO
4.0

Jack: Hi, my name's Jack. I'm the Managing Director of a photography company, and I give Ideanote a four out of five. Before Ideanote, we actually did not use an idea software. I did consider Brightidea, however, we did not go with them because it looked like pricing and some of the features were a little more complicated. We chose Ideanote for the user interface that's easy to use some of the white label branding functions, the ability to use a custom domain, and some of the mission templates and idea fields. For example, how you can rate ideas and comment on them. The onboarding and integration process was very easy after setting up our custom domain and inviting some of our colleagues, it was up and running. A few recommendations before choosing Ideanote is just to make sure you choose a plan that's right for you. Make sure the pricing fits. For example, you have either unlimited ideas if you need that, or unlimited team members, or choose a plan that's right for the size of your team.

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Smartsheet

Top Features
39/45
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Planning Tools
  • Project Templates
  • Project Workflow
  • Resource Allocation & Planning
  • Timesheet Management
  • Activity Tracking
  • Agile Methodologies
  • API
  • Assignment Management
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Calendar Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Reports
  • Dashboard
  • Data Visualization
  • Deadline Management
  • Document Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Gantt/Timeline View
  • Kanban Board
  • Milestone Tracking
  • Multiple Projects
  • Portfolio Management
  • Prioritization
  • Progress Tracking
  • Projections
  • Project Planning
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Project Tracking
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Requirements Management
  • Resource Management
  • Risk Management
  • ROI Tracking
  • Status Tracking
  • Task Management
  • Task Scheduling
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Time & Expense Tracking
  • Workflow Management
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Ideanote

13/45
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Smartsheet
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Ideanote
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Smartsheet
  • By Smartsheet
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2012
Ideanote
  • By Ideanote
  • Located in Denmark
  • Founded in 2015
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