{"id":4519,"date":"2021-05-20T19:11:24","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T19:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gobridgitcodev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=4519"},"modified":"2025-09-09T00:13:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T04:13:41","slug":"bridgit-bench-vs-smartsheet-comparison","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gobridgitcodev.wpengine.com\/bridgit-vs-smartsheets\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridgit vs. Smartsheet"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmart doesn\u2019t mean purpose-built. Smartsheet helps manage work items; Bridgit manages people\u2014skills, certifications, availability, commute, and history\u2014so you can see capacity months ahead and prevent conflicts before they cost you.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n

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Platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Bridgit<\/th>Smartsheet<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Built for<\/td>Purpose-built workforce planning software for construction<\/td>General-purpose work management tool for multiple industries<\/td><\/tr>
Target audience<\/strong><\/td>Leading general contractors, self-performing GCs, specialty contractors<\/td>Small to large businesses in any industry<\/td><\/tr>
Implementation<\/strong><\/td>Dedicated onboarding team; live in as little as 2 weeks<\/td>Self-setup; construction-specific needs require templates and customization<\/td><\/tr>
Support<\/strong><\/td>Dedicated Customer Success Manager<\/td>Online Support<\/td><\/tr>
Flexible permissions<\/strong><\/td>Differentiate between those who need to make assignment and those that need to be aware of them<\/td>No customization offered<\/td><\/tr>
Prebuilt integrations<\/strong><\/td>Includes integrations with all of the leading CRM, ERP, HRIS, and Project Management platforms used by contractors<\/td>Extensive but limited to only those fields which are available in Smartsheet, not construction specific data<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Workforce Planning<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/th>Bridgit<\/th>Smartsheet<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Instant team visibility<\/strong><\/td>Easy across all current and future projects<\/td>Requires interpretation of the spreadsheet<\/td><\/tr>
Smart suggestions<\/strong><\/td>Automatically recommends best-fit team members based on role, availability, commute distance, and growth goals<\/td>No built-in staffing recommendations\u2014requires manual selection and filtering<\/td><\/tr>
Project hub<\/strong><\/td>Centralized view of all active, upcoming, and completed projects with linked staffing plans<\/td>No dedicated project staffing hub\u2014requires separate sheets for each project<\/td><\/tr>
Maps<\/strong><\/td>Visual map of workforce locations, commute distances, and assignments across regions\/offices<\/td>Requires custom setup and third-party mapping integrations<\/td><\/tr>
Roles and assignments hub<\/strong><\/td>Dedicated dashboard to see all open roles, current assignments, and resource gaps<\/td>No role-specific dashboard \u2014 requires manual spreadsheet tracking<\/td><\/tr>
Time off<\/strong><\/td>Tracks vacations, leaves, and other absences, with automatic impact on availability<\/td>Requires manual entry and adjustments in sheets<\/td><\/tr>
Supply and demand<\/strong><\/td>Forecasts staffing needs vs. availability by role, date range, or office<\/td>Requires manual formulas and chart creation<\/td><\/tr>
Scenario planning<\/strong><\/td>Create and compare multiple staffing scenarios without affecting live data<\/td>No native scenario planning tools<\/td><\/tr>
Bench cost<\/strong><\/td>Calculates cost of unassigned staff to help reduce idle time<\/td>No built-in bench cost calculation<\/td><\/tr>
Certification tracking<\/strong><\/td>Stores certifications and alerts you before they expire<\/td>Requires manual tracking and reminders<\/td><\/tr>
Details and attachments<\/strong><\/td>Attach resumes, project docs, and notes directly to employee or project profiles<\/td>Can attach files to sheets, but not tied to individual workforce profiles<\/td><\/tr>
Team matrix and experience blend<\/strong><\/td>Visual summary of team experience mix for any project or pursuit<\/td>Not available\u2014requires manual compilation<\/td><\/tr>
Collaboration reporting<\/strong><\/td>Automatically generate project team history reports to share with owners or stakeholders<\/td>Requires manual data gathering and report creation<\/td><\/tr>
Alerts<\/strong><\/td>Custom alerts for expiring certifications, double bookings, PTO conflicts, and more<\/td>Mostly task\/reminder based<\/td><\/tr>
Broadcasts<\/strong><\/td>Send updates or announcements to teams directly in the platform<\/td>No native broadcast feature<\/td><\/tr>
Notes and messages<\/strong><\/td>Add notes to projects or people for internal reference<\/td>Notes possible, but no dedicated messaging tied to workforce profiles<\/td><\/tr>
Mobile app<\/strong><\/td>Native iOS and Android apps with full workforce planning functionality<\/td>iOS and Android apps available but not optimized for construction-specific workforce management<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n