Compare Smartsheet and Aconex - Feb 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Feb 28, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Smartsheet or Aconex?

Aconex is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Smartsheet, and Smartsheet is rated higher (96/100) than Aconex (83/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Project Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

SMARTSHEET Vs. Aconex

SMARTSHEET: Smartsheet.com, a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) company, offers an enterprise-ready cloud app for project management and collaboration.Smartsheet harnesses the power of a platform within the simplicity of a spreadsheet. No training required – get up and running in minutes.Collaborate, centralize, automate. With Smartsheet, your entire team’s...

Aconex: If you’re just getting to know us, know that Aconex is the world’s most widely-used online collaboration platform for construction and engineering projects. We’ve over 10 years’ experience working with top owners, construction and project managers, contractors, architects and consultants on projects of all shapes and sizes. On retail, residentia...

Who is more expensive? Smartsheet or Aconex?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Project Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Smartsheet and Aconex.

Smartsheet price starts at $7 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Smartsheet is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Project Management software. Aconex price Has a free version , When comparing Aconex to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Project Management software cost.

Bottom line: Smartsheet cost is around the same cost of Aconex.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Smartsheet Vs. Aconex based on some of the most important and required Project Management features.

Smartsheet: Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Project Management, Resource Management, Scheduling, Task Management.

Aconex: Document Management, Project Management, Scheduling, Contract Management, Cost Management.

Target customer size

Smartsheet Project Management software is suitable for businesses of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. The software is extensive enough to meet the requirements of all business sizes and construction projects.

Smartsheet

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

starts at $7 per user/month

Smartsheet is a cloud-based project management solution that is developed to be used by individuals and by businesses that are in the manufacturing businesses, construction, and oil and gas companies among othe...

Categories: Mobile, Home Builder, Team Collaboration, Web Collaboration.

Aconex

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

Has a free version

Aconex is a cloud-based software developed to help in connecting different groups in project management. The software works well in medium-sized companies and large-sized companies majorly dealing with construc...

Categories: Construction, Capital Program Management, Construction Apps, Construction Program & Portfolio Management, Heavy Construction.

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Smartsheet: 7 Features

Collaboration
Document Management
Issue Tracking
Project Management
Resource Management
Scheduling
Task Management

Aconex: 7 Features

Document Management
Project Management
Scheduling
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Scheduling
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Smartsheet
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
96/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$7 per user/month
Functionality
21
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Aconex
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
83/100
Pricing
2.2/10
License pricing
Has a free version
Functionality
17
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Trello
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$5 per user/month
Functionality
16
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Basecamp
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$11 per user/month
Functionality
15
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ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$10 per seat/month
Functionality
92

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.