Height vs Smartsheet — Features, Pricing & Expert Verdict
Stop researching and start deciding. Our feature-by-feature comparison of Height and Smartsheet gives mid-market Australian businesses the clarity they need — in minutes, not hours.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side feature ratings for Height and Smartsheet.
| Feature | Height | Smartsheet | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task management | For Professional Services that rely on strong task management, Height is the more capable option in our assessment. | ||
| Project views (board/list/timeline) | On project views (board/list/timeline), Smartsheet is marginally stronger — but Height still delivers a solid experience here. | ||
| Resource management | Height has a slight edge in resource management. | ||
| Time tracking | For Professional Services that rely on strong time tracking, Height is the more capable option in our assessment. | ||
| Collaboration tools | Height edges out Smartsheet on collaboration tools, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more. | ||
| Reporting and dashboards | For Professional Services that rely on strong reporting and dashboards, Height is the more capable option in our assessment. | ||
| Customisation and templates | Height holds a small advantage in customisation and templates. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision. | ||
| Automations | Smartsheet holds a small advantage in automations. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision. | ||
| Third-party integrations | Height has a slight edge in third-party integrations. | ||
| Mobile experience | Smartsheet holds a small advantage in mobile experience. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision. | ||
| Ease of setup | Height edges out Smartsheet on ease of setup, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more. | ||
| Value for money | Height edges out Smartsheet on value for money, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more. |
Task management
Height
Smartsheet
For Professional Services that rely on strong task management, Height is the more capable option in our assessment.
Project views (board/list/timeline)
Height
Smartsheet
On project views (board/list/timeline), Smartsheet is marginally stronger — but Height still delivers a solid experience here.
Resource management
Height
Smartsheet
Height has a slight edge in resource management.
Time tracking
Height
Smartsheet
For Professional Services that rely on strong time tracking, Height is the more capable option in our assessment.
Collaboration tools
Height
Smartsheet
Height edges out Smartsheet on collaboration tools, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.
Reporting and dashboards
Height
Smartsheet
For Professional Services that rely on strong reporting and dashboards, Height is the more capable option in our assessment.
Customisation and templates
Height
Smartsheet
Height holds a small advantage in customisation and templates. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.
Automations
Height
Smartsheet
Smartsheet holds a small advantage in automations. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.
Third-party integrations
Height
Smartsheet
Height has a slight edge in third-party integrations.
Mobile experience
Height
Smartsheet
Smartsheet holds a small advantage in mobile experience. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.
Ease of setup
Height
Smartsheet
Height edges out Smartsheet on ease of setup, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.
Value for money
Height
Smartsheet
Height edges out Smartsheet on value for money, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.
Pricing Comparison
General pricing information for each platform.
Height
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Prices shown are approximate and may differ based on your plan, team size, and billing cycle. Verify directly with the vendor for current AUD rates.
Smartsheet
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Pricing is indicative only and subject to change. We recommend contacting the vendor for a tailored quote based on your Australian business needs.
Pros & Cons
An honest look at the strengths and limitations of each platform.
Height
Pros
- Well-documented REST API for custom integrations
- Improves visibility across projects
- Strong fit for Professional Services workflows
- Solid feature set for its price point
- Keeps distributed teams on track
Cons
- Can become overwhelming with too many features
- Reporting features often locked behind higher tiers
- Support response times vary by plan tier
- Onboarding documentation could be more comprehensive
Smartsheet
Pros
- Real-time webhook support for instant data sync
- Rich data model covering sheets, rows, columns and more
- Popular across Manufacturing, Professional Services, Logistics
- Active user community and resources
- Extensive integration ecosystem with 30+ connectors
Cons
- Large ecosystem can make choosing the right integrations overwhelming
- May not suit every workflow without customisation
- Smaller market presence compared to category leaders
- Can become overwhelming with too many features
Best For
Which tool suits which use case.
Choose Height if you need
- ✓ Task and project tracking
- ✓ Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
- ✓ Professional Services businesses
- ✓ Education organisations
- ✓ Moderate data needs (tasks, lists)
Choose Smartsheet if you need
- ✓ Task and project tracking
- ✓ Complex data models (sheets, rows, columns and more)
- ✓ Manufacturing businesses
- ✓ Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
- ✓ Real-time data sync across platforms
Expert Verdict
Our Harvard-educated consultants' take on this comparison.
Clever Ops Recommendation
Choosing between Height and Smartsheet is not about which is "better" — it is about which fits your business today and where you are heading. Both are capable project management tools, but they differ in approach, pricing model, and ideal team size. Our Harvard-educated consultants can cut through the marketing and give you an honest recommendation based on your actual requirements.
Migration Notes
What to know about switching between Height and Smartsheet.
Migrating Between Height and Smartsheet
Both Height and Smartsheet offer REST APIs, which simplifies the migration process. Clever Ops builds custom migration scripts that extract data from one platform and import it into the other with full field mapping. We validate every record, run parallel systems during the switch, and provide 3 months of post-migration support.
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