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TulipFarm vs Smartsheet: portfolio planning or agent work

Smartsheet’s Smart Assist acts from a chat: it builds sheets and updates rows in bulk. TulipFarm agents update records, and wait for an OK where you choose.

TulipFarm

$50 free

In credits at signup

Smartsheet

$9 a member

A month on Pro, billed yearly

smartsheet.com/pricing
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Where TulipFarm differs from Smartsheet

Four differences that show up in one invoicing job, each with a note on how Smartsheet handles it.

  • Agents that work on your records today

    TulipFarm

    A saved agent checks finished jobs on a schedule and shows Maya the exact change before it saves.

    See Agents

    How Smartsheet handles it

    Smart Agents, which will monitor programs and recommend or take next steps, are in development.

    smartsheet.com/ai

  • Field rules that keep bad values out

    TulipFarm

    Fields can be required, unique or limited to set choices, and a person reviews each bulk import.

    See Tables

    How Smartsheet handles it

    Sheets use column types such as text/number, date, dropdown, contact list and checkbox.

    smartsheet.com/pricing

  • Workflows that run code and wait weeks

    TulipFarm

    A run can call a JavaScript or Python step, wait up to 30 days for a reply, and resume after a restart.

    See Workflows

    How Smartsheet handles it

    No-code workflows run with multiple actions and conditions, and people respond in Slack, Teams or email.

    smartsheet.com/platform/features

  • Agents save the files they make

    TulipFarm

    Agents save the DOCX, XLSX or PPTX files they make to one shared library, with access set per file or folder.

    See Files

    How Smartsheet handles it

    People attach files to rows, from upload, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive and more.

    smartsheet.com/platform/features

Feature comparison

Smartsheet’s column comes from its own site. “Not published” means Smartsheet doesn’t say, not that the feature is missing.

Feature comparison
FeatureTulipFarmSmartsheet
Workspace and data
Typed fields for business recordsYesField rules reject bad values before they saveYesColumn types, formulas and functions
ViewsPartialTable, List and a read-only BoardYesGantt, table, board and calendar on every plan
Bulk changes reviewed before they saveYesImports and table changes wait for a person to review themYesAI ships with checkpoints and approval steps
Files alongside workYesShared library; agents make DOCX, XLSX and PPTXYesAttachments on rows; 20 GB on Pro
AI and agents
AI agents for team workYesSaved agents with reusable skillsPlannedSmart Agents are in development
Assistant that acts on your dataYesShows the exact change on actions you pickYesSmart Assist creates sheets and bulk-updates rows
Agents on a scheduleYesUp to once an hourNot published
Automation and approvals
No-code workflow builderYesYes250 a month on Pro, unlimited on Business
Multi-step approvalsYesShows an agent’s exact changeYesAutomated triggers manage multi-step approvals
Code stepsYesJavaScript or PythonNot published
Runs that wait days for a personYesUp to 30 days, and resume after a restartNot published
Integrations
Built-in app connectionsPartialSlack, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence and TrelloYesSlack, Teams, Jira, Salesforce, DocuSign, Power BI and more
MCPPartialAgents use MCP tools a manager enablesYesMCP Server for Claude, Copilot and other assistants
Security and deployment
SSO and SCIMNoSign in with Google or an email linkYesSAML or OAuth SSO; SCIM with Okta, Entra or Google
Audit logsPartialRecords who changed memberships; no audit exportYesActivity logs and event reporting
SOC 2NoYesAlso ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and FedRAMP
Choose where data is storedNoYesSmartsheet Regions
Personal chats hidden from adminsYesNot published

When to stay with Smartsheet

Smartsheet is the better choice if any of these sound like your team.

You plan in Gantt charts and portfolios
Smartsheet has Gantt, board and calendar views, portfolios and dashboards on every plan.
Your team thinks in spreadsheets
Sheets have formulas, functions and forms with conditional logic, and contributors join free.
You need enterprise security and compliance
Smartsheet has SOC 2, ISO 27001 and FedRAMP, with SSO, SCIM, data regions and activity logs.
You rely on Microsoft, Salesforce or DocuSign
Smartsheet connects to Teams, Power BI, Salesforce, Jira and DocuSign, plus an MCP Server.

Pricing

Smartsheet charges per member, and contributors are free; TulipFarm spends credits on agent work. Smartsheet prices checked on 20 October 2026.

TulipFarm

$50 free

In credits on your first signup. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page.

Smartsheet

$9 a member

For Pro, per member per month billed yearly, for 1 to 10 members with unlimited contributors.

smartsheet.com/pricing

Switching from Smartsheet

TulipFarm can’t import Smartsheet sheets, automations or dashboards directly. Move one sheet at a time and keep Smartsheet running until you trust the result.

  1. Pick one sheet an agent should work on

    Choose a sheet of records, such as jobs to invoice, rather than a Gantt plan.

  2. Export and import

    Export the sheet to Excel, import it into a TulipFarm table, and add field rules.

  3. Rebuild the workflow

    Rebuild the sheet’s automation as a workflow, and pick which agent actions need approval.

  4. Run both, then switch

    Run both for one cycle and compare the results. Your first signup includes $50 in free credits.

Questions about TulipFarm and Smartsheet

Is TulipFarm a Smartsheet alternative?

Yes, for teams that want AI agents and workflows to work on records and files, with a person approving the exact change on the actions they choose. Smartsheet is a mature platform for projects and portfolios in sheets, with Gantt, dashboards and forms.

What is the main difference between TulipFarm and Smartsheet?

Smartsheet starts with sheets and adds AI that assists: Smart Assist acts from a conversation, and Smart Agents are still in development. TulipFarm starts with agents working on shared records, workflows that can wait up to 30 days, and files that agents create.

Does Smartsheet have AI agents?

Not yet. Smartsheet says its Smart Agents are in development, with an early adopter program. Today it offers Smart Assist, Smart Columns, AI dashboards and an MCP Server that connects Smartsheet to Claude, Copilot and other assistants.

Can TulipFarm do everything Smartsheet can?

No. Smartsheet has Gantt and calendar views, portfolios, dashboards, forms, formulas, DocuSign, and SOC 2, FedRAMP, SSO and SCIM. TulipFarm has Table, List and a read-only Board view, a few built-in app connections, and no SOC 2, SSO or SCIM.

When should I just use Smartsheet?

Stay with Smartsheet if you plan in Gantt charts and portfolios, your team thinks in spreadsheets and formulas, you need FedRAMP or SSO and SCIM today, or you rely on Microsoft, Salesforce or DocuSign integrations.

Can I move my Smartsheet sheets to TulipFarm?

Yes, one sheet at a time. Export the sheet to Excel, import it into a TulipFarm table and add field rules. Automations need rebuilding as TulipFarm workflows; Gantt plans and dashboards don’t carry over.

How much does TulipFarm cost compared with Smartsheet?

Your first TulipFarm Cloud signup includes $50 in free credits. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page. Smartsheet Pro costs $9 and Business $19 a member a month, billed yearly, with free contributors and a 30-day trial. Enterprise pricing is custom.

Try one Smartsheet sheet in TulipFarm.

Sign up for TulipFarm Cloud and move the sheet an agent should work on. The research preview is open to everyone, and your first signup includes $50 in free credits.

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Not sure TulipFarm connects to your tools? Contact us and tell us what your team uses.

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Last reviewed 20 October 2026.