Move beyond flashy interfaces to a robust platform with native mobile performance, UK-based support, and no automation caps.
| Feature |
Gridfox
Recommended
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SmartSuite |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Experience | Native & Responsive | Limited functionality & hard to navigate |
| Performance at Scale | Optimised for high-volume data | Reports of lagging & freezing |
| Pricing Model | Transparent & Inclusive | Features locked behind expensive tiers |
| Field Permissions | Included in standard plans | Locked to 'Professional' tier ($25+/user) |
| Support Location | Leeds, UK (Direct Team) | US-based |
Keep every project on track with real-time visibility, task automation, and custom workflows that adapt to the way your team actually works. From timelines to budgets, manage everything in one flexible workspace.
Timeline - Manage work across your projects & team
Permissions - Control what people can see, edit and delete
Filtered Views - Grid, Board, Calendar, Gantt, Docs, Dashboards
Plan campaigns, manage content calendars, and track performance - all in one place. Build marketing workflows that fit your strategy, not the other way around.
Board - Manage work across your projects & team
Doc View - Manage your content effectively
Gantt - Visualise project timelines and dependencies
Streamline your sales process with custom pipelines, lead tracking, and automated follow-ups. Empower your team to focus on closing deals instead of managing spreadsheets.
Pivot - Analyze and visualise your data effectively
CRM Dashboard - Visualise your sales pipeline and track performance
Grid - Visualise your data in a flexible grid layout
Manage employee records, track performance, and streamline recruitment with a flexible HR platform that adapts to your unique workflow.
Grid - Manage employee records and track performance
Pivot - Analyze and visualise your data effectively
Board - Manage hiring process
Simplify property operations with task automation, tenant communications, and maintenance tracking - tailored to your unique portfolio and processes.
Property View - Visualise and manage property health in one place
Pivot - Analyze and visualise your data effectively
Inspections - Manage property inspections and track compliance
SmartSuite appears modern and affordable at first glance, but essential business features are often locked behind their expensive ‘Professional’ plan. Critical controls like Field-Level Permissions and higher Automation limits force you to upgrade every single user, drastically increasing your monthly bill. Furthermore, users frequently report hitting performance ceilings with large datasets, meaning you pay more just to struggle with a slower system. Gridfox gives you powerful permissions and performance from day one.
Gridfox: Essential security features and permissions aren’t ‘Pro’ upgrades. They’re standard.
Don't let your software slow you down as you grow.
High-performance database builder that handles large datasets
Native mobile experience that works for field teams
Flexible permissions without forced tier upgrades
Unlimited automations to streamline complex workflows
Custom dashboards that load instantly
Direct access to our API for bespoke integrations
Speak directly to the team in Leeds who built the platform.
"Gridfox enabled us to build a custom tool to replace multiple spreadsheets, Trello and Team Gantt for project management, and, in less than a month, cut in half (50%) time spent managing day-to-day finance and strategic reporting"
Reliable mobile access for teams on the road, without the sync issues.
Track thousands of items without experiencing dashboard lag.
Enterprise-grade permissions without the enterprise price tag.
User reviews frequently cite the SmartSuite mobile app as difficult to navigate and limited in functionality. Gridfox offers a robust, responsive mobile experience designed for real-world usage.
Yes, SmartSuite restricts 'Field-Level Permissions' to their Professional plan (approx. $25/user/month). Gridfox includes robust permission controls without forcing you into premium tiers.
Gridfox is engineered for performance. While SmartSuite users often report lag and page freezing when managing large datasets (40k+ records), Gridfox remains fast and responsive at scale.