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SmartSuite

All-in-one work management platform with powerful databases

FreemiumFree TierFeaturedAdded Mar 1, 2022

About

SmartSuite is a work management platform that combines project management, CRM, resource management, and custom databases in one tool. It offers 40+ field types, 200+ templates, multiple views (grid, kanban, timeline, calendar, chart, map), automations, forms, and a document editor. SmartSuite stands out with native features competitors charge extra for: time tracking, resource planning, charts/dashboards, and document collaboration are included on all plans. Positioned as a more intuitive, better-value ClickUp alternative.

Tags

work-managementcustom-databasesproject-managementresource-planningall-in-one

Origin Story

By Jon Darbyshire

The Problem

Work management tools are either too simple or too complex. Teams need powerful features without the overwhelm.

Building It

Founded 2021, launched 2022. Growing rapidly as the modern alternative to ClickUp and monday.com.

What It Means

Shows that work management can include all essential features without the performance and complexity tradeoffs.

The Dream

Build the work management platform that teams actually enjoy using — powerful enough for any workflow, simple enough for everyone.

Pricing

ModelFreemium
Starting at$10/mo
Free tierAvailable

Free with unlimited members and basic features. Team at $10/user/mo. Professional at $25/user/mo. Enterprise at $35/user/mo.

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Category

Project Management

Problems Solved

  • Paying For Multiple Work Management Tools
  • Clickup Performance And Complexity Issues
  • Building Custom Workflows Without Code

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