The Smartsheet alternative for small teams who want simplicity
Smartsheet is an enterprise spreadsheet tool with complex configurations and per-user pricing. Small teams need project management that is simple to start and includes communication. Trilo gives you tasks, chat, video, docs, and AI for $25 per month.
TL;DR
Smartsheet is built for enterprise project portfolios with Gantt charts and resource management. Small teams overpay for complexity they do not need. Trilo is simple project management with chat, video, docs, and AI included. Choose Smartsheet for enterprise portfolio management. Choose Trilo for small team simplicity.
Why teams leave Smartsheet
Enterprise complexity for small teams
Smartsheet offers resource management, portfolio views, and enterprise administration. A 5-person team does not need portfolio-level tools.
Per-user pricing adds up
Smartsheet Pro costs $9/user/month, Business is $19/user. A 10-person team pays $90-190/month for spreadsheet-based PM.
No team communication
Smartsheet has row-level comments. No real-time chat, no video calls. Small teams need Slack and Zoom alongside it.
Spreadsheet paradigm limits teams
Not every project fits into rows and columns. Small teams need flexible views like kanban boards, calendars, and docs.
What you get with Trilo
$25/month flat
No per-user pricing for small teams
Chat and video included
Team communication without extra tools
Simple to start
Productive in minutes, not hours of setup
AI coworkers
Autonomous agents that scale your small team
Quick comparison
How Trilo helps
Simple to Start, Powerful to Use
Smartsheet requires configuring sheets, forms, and dashboards before your team can track a task. Trilo lets small teams create their first project in minutes with kanban boards, list views, and calendar views that work out of the box.
Communication Your Small Team Needs
Smartsheet has row comments. Small teams need real-time conversations. Trilo includes team chat, threaded discussions, and video calls with AI transcription alongside your project boards.
AI That Scales Your Small Team
Small teams wear many hats. Trilo AI coworkers help by transcribing meetings, creating tasks from discussions, drafting documents, and keeping projects organized.
Ready for project management sized for your team?
Join small teams who traded spreadsheet complexity for a simple all-in-one workspace.