Smartsheet vs Copper

Smartsheet

Smartsheet is a work management platform that combines the familiarity of spreadsheets with powerful project management and collaboration features. It is widely used by enterprise teams for project tracking, resource management, and automated workflows. Smartsheet is particularly popular with teams comfortable with Excel who need more collaboration and automation capabilities.

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Copper

Copper is a CRM platform built specifically for Google Workspace users. It integrates deeply with Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive to automatically capture contacts and activities without manual data entry. Copper is the ideal CRM for teams that live in Google Workspace and want a CRM that works seamlessly within it.

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Pros

• ✓Familiar spreadsheet interface reduces learning curve for Excel users
• ✓Powerful automation and workflow capabilities
• ✓Strong enterprise security and compliance features
• ✓Excellent for managing large portfolios of projects

Cons

• ✗Pricing is higher than many competitors
• ✗Interface feels dated compared to modern tools
• ✗No free plan — 30-day trial only
• ✗Less intuitive for teams unfamiliar with spreadsheet-style tools

Pros

• ✓Seamless Google Workspace integration — works directly in Gmail
• ✓Automatic data capture eliminates manual CRM entry
• ✓Clean and intuitive interface
• ✓Good value for Google-first teams

Cons

• ✗Only useful if your team uses Google Workspace
• ✗Limited features outside of Google ecosystem
• ✗Not suitable for enterprise-level CRM needs

Best For

Enterprise teams wanting spreadsheet-familiar project management with powerful automation

Best For

Teams that run their business on Google Workspace