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Merlin Project vs Smartsheet
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
Professional project management with a bit of magic.
Manage projects, automate workflows, and build solutions at scale.
Primary task
Project management
Project management
Pricing
Free Trial · Trial; then from $22.99/mo
Paid · from $10/mo
Pricing details
Free + from $22.99/mo
from $10/mo
Billing cycle
Monthly
Monthly
API access
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS
Web
Integrations
Dropbox
Not documented
Source rating
5.0 / 5 · 1 ratings
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Estimated monthly traffic
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Catalog imported
31 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- Designed for Mac, iPhone, iPad
- Agile waterfall management feature
- Simple Kanban view
- Helps define task dependencies
- Brainstorming with mind maps
- Personalised workflows
- Predictive business outcomes
- Sophisticated solutions at scale
- Team collaboration functionalities
- Dashboard and reporting features
Listed limitations
- Only for Mac, iPhone, iPad
- No Android support
- No Windows support
- Limited cloud service compatibility
- No in-built cloud storage
- No offline access
- Inadequate integration with external tools
- Advanced features may be complex
- Artificial intelligence insights not consistent
- High learning curve for beginners