Instagantt vs Smartsheet: Gantt Chart Features and Pricing Compared (2026)
Smartsheet brings Gantt charts to a spreadsheet; Instagantt is built around the Gantt chart. Compare features and prices plan by plan.
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Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Instagantt | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Gantt chart view | Yes | Pro plan |
| Task dependencies | Yes | Pro plan |
| Critical path | Yes | Pro plan |
| Baselines | Yes | Business plan |
| Milestones | Yes | Pro plan |
| Workload view | Teams plan | Business plan |
| Auto-scheduling | Yes | Pro plan |
| AI that drafts the schedule | Tasks, dates and dependencies, included | Build with AI: sample dated rows, Pro and above |
| Read-only share link | Yes | Business plan (Publish) |
| Native Asana sync | Two-way, all plans | No |
Pricing Compared
| Plan | Instagantt | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Individual (1 user) or Teams (flat, 3 users included) | Per member |
| Free plan | For Asana users: 3 projects, 1 user | None |
| Entry plan with a Gantt chart | Individual: $12/mo, or $10/mo billed yearly | Pro: $12/member/mo, or $9 billed yearly |
| Baselines and workload | Individual (baselines) and Teams (workload) | Business: $24/member/mo, or $19 billed yearly (3-member minimum) |
| Free trial | 7 days, no card | 30 days, no card |
Prices in US dollars excluding tax, from instagantt.com/pricing and smartsheet.com/pricing, checked on September 19, 2026.
Pros & Cons at a Glance
Instagantt
Pros
- Gantt-first, drag-and-drop scheduling
- AI drafts the first version of the plan
- Baselines and workload for three users at $24 per month
Cons
- No spreadsheet-style formulas or reports
- Two dependency types, not all four
- No enterprise admin controls or audit logs
Smartsheet
Pros
- Familiar spreadsheet interface
- Exports to Excel, Google Sheets and Microsoft Project
- Enterprise controls and reporting
Cons
- No free plan
- Baselines and workload require Business
- Three-member minimum on Business
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose Smartsheet if…
- Your organization works in spreadsheets and needs formulas and reports
- You exchange plans with Microsoft Project or Excel users
- You need enterprise governance
Choose Instagantt if…
- You want to schedule by dragging bars, not editing cells
- You need baselines and workload on a small budget
- You want the AI to draft the schedule before you refine it
Spreadsheet First vs Gantt First
Smartsheet is a spreadsheet-style work platform: every plan is a grid of rows and columns, with a Gantt view on top. That suits teams that think in spreadsheets and want formulas, reports and enterprise controls. Instagantt starts from the Gantt chart itself, with drag-and-drop scheduling, standalone or on top of Asana.
Smartsheet Pro includes dependencies, critical path and auto-scheduling. Baselines, workload tracking and published read-only views require Business.
Pricing
Smartsheet Pro costs $12 per member per month, or $9 billed yearly, for up to 10 members. Business costs $24, or $19 billed yearly, with a three-member minimum. Instagantt Individual costs $12 per month, or $10 billed yearly, and Teams costs a flat $24 per month for three collaborators.
For a team of three that needs baselines and workload tracking, Smartsheet Business costs $72 per month billed monthly; Instagantt Teams costs $24 per month.
Integrations and Exports
Smartsheet exports to Excel, Google Sheets, Microsoft Project, PDF and image, which helps organizations that exchange plans across tools. It has no native Asana integration.
Instagantt syncs with Asana in both directions on every plan and exports to PDF and image on its paid plans.
Our Verdict
Smartsheet is the better fit for organizations that live in spreadsheets and need enterprise reporting. Instagantt is the better fit for small and medium teams that want a Gantt-first tool with baselines and workload at a flat price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, on the Pro plan and above. Baselines and workload tracking require Business.
No. Smartsheet has no free plan, but it offers a 30-day trial. Instagantt has a free plan for Asana users and a 7-day trial of its standalone app.
Yes. Smartsheet exports to Microsoft Project, Excel, Google Sheets, PDF and image. Instagantt exports to PDF and image.
For three people who need baselines and workload tracking, Instagantt Teams costs $24 per month, while Smartsheet Business costs $72 per month billed monthly.
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