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Cynoia vs. Smartsheet: Collaboration Without the Complexity
Get powerful project management without requiring your team to become spreadsheet experts
Made for Africa
Looking for a Smartsheet alternative that doesn't require spreadsheet expertise? Discover how Cynoia offers simpler project management with better team collaboration features, designed for African businesses.
Looking for a Smartsheet alternative that doesn't require spreadsheet expertise? Discover how Cynoia offers simpler project management with better team collaboration features, designed for African businesses.
Easy Adoption
No Spreadsheet Experience Required
Meetings that make sense
Smartsheet's interface looks familiar to Excel users, but newcomers often find its advanced features complicated: "people new to work management tools find the features hard to understand." Cynoia takes a fundamentally different approach with an intuitive interface anyone can use—no formulas, no grids, no hidden complexity. If you can make a to-do list and send a message, you can use Cynoia effectively, making it perfect for teams without formal project management training.
Smartsheet's interface looks familiar to Excel users, but newcomers often find its advanced features complicated: "people new to work management tools find the features hard to understand." Cynoia takes a fundamentally different approach with an intuitive interface anyone can use—no formulas, no grids, no hidden complexity. If you can make a to-do list and send a message, you can use Cynoia effectively, making it perfect for teams without formal project management training.
Smartsheet's interface looks familiar to Excel users, but newcomers often find its advanced features complicated: "people new to work management tools find the features hard to understand." Cynoia takes a fundamentally different approach with an intuitive interface anyone can use—no formulas, no grids, no hidden complexity. If you can make a to-do list and send a message, you can use Cynoia effectively, making it perfect for teams without formal project management training.
Team Communication
Bring Conversations Where Work Happens
Your time, your way
Smartsheet excels at organizing data but falls short on team collaboration. Comments exist, but there's no real-time chat or integrated meeting capabilities. Cynoia combines work tracking with built-in team communication—chat channels, video calls, and collaborative documents are seamlessly integrated with your projects. This means conversations happen where the work is being done, eliminating the disconnects that occur when using separate tools for planning and communication.
Smartsheet excels at organizing data but falls short on team collaboration. Comments exist, but there's no real-time chat or integrated meeting capabilities. Cynoia combines work tracking with built-in team communication—chat channels, video calls, and collaborative documents are seamlessly integrated with your projects. This means conversations happen where the work is being done, eliminating the disconnects that occur when using separate tools for planning and communication.
Smartsheet excels at organizing data but falls short on team collaboration. Comments exist, but there's no real-time chat or integrated meeting capabilities. Cynoia combines work tracking with built-in team communication—chat channels, video calls, and collaborative documents are seamlessly integrated with your projects. This means conversations happen where the work is being done, eliminating the disconnects that occur when using separate tools for planning and communication.
Mobile-Friendly Design
Works On Any Device
Everyone in sync
Smartsheet's spreadsheet interface becomes cumbersome on smaller screens, making mobile work difficult. Cynoia's responsive design works beautifully across all devices—from desktop computers to tablets and smartphones. This is crucial in Africa where mobile is often the primary computing device. Your team can stay productive whether they're at a desk or on the go, without sacrificing functionality or user experience.
Smartsheet's spreadsheet interface becomes cumbersome on smaller screens, making mobile work difficult. Cynoia's responsive design works beautifully across all devices—from desktop computers to tablets and smartphones. This is crucial in Africa where mobile is often the primary computing device. Your team can stay productive whether they're at a desk or on the go, without sacrificing functionality or user experience.
Smartsheet's spreadsheet interface becomes cumbersome on smaller screens, making mobile work difficult. Cynoia's responsive design works beautifully across all devices—from desktop computers to tablets and smartphones. This is crucial in Africa where mobile is often the primary computing device. Your team can stay productive whether they're at a desk or on the go, without sacrificing functionality or user experience.
Optimized Performance
Fast and Reliable in Any Environment
Google Calendar integration
Smartsheet with large sheets or multiple formulas can become slow to load on older devices or limited connections. Cynoia is specifically optimized for varied infrastructure conditions across Africa. Our lightweight design ensures quick loading times and responsive performance even on modest internet connections or older devices. This means your entire team can participate fully regardless of their technical resources.
Smartsheet with large sheets or multiple formulas can become slow to load on older devices or limited connections. Cynoia is specifically optimized for varied infrastructure conditions across Africa. Our lightweight design ensures quick loading times and responsive performance even on modest internet connections or older devices. This means your entire team can participate fully regardless of their technical resources.
Smartsheet with large sheets or multiple formulas can become slow to load on older devices or limited connections. Cynoia is specifically optimized for varied infrastructure conditions across Africa. Our lightweight design ensures quick loading times and responsive performance even on modest internet connections or older devices. This means your entire team can participate fully regardless of their technical resources.
Accessible Pricing
Enterprise Power Without Enterprise Costs
Total schedule control
Smartsheet's pricing is designed for large organizations with significant budgets. Cynoia offers affordable plans that make professional project management accessible to businesses of all sizes. Our Community Plan supports up to 10 users completely free, while our flat-rate unlimited plan ensures predictable costs as you grow. This democratized pricing means African startups, NGOs, and SMEs can access powerful collaboration tools without breaking the bank.
Smartsheet's pricing is designed for large organizations with significant budgets. Cynoia offers affordable plans that make professional project management accessible to businesses of all sizes. Our Community Plan supports up to 10 users completely free, while our flat-rate unlimited plan ensures predictable costs as you grow. This democratized pricing means African startups, NGOs, and SMEs can access powerful collaboration tools without breaking the bank.
Teams that have transformed the way they work with Cynoia
From startups to large companies, Cynoia is the choice of thousands of teams in Africa and around the world to simplify their project management and maximize their productivity. Join them and transform your work management now.
CHIHEB N.
Data Analyst
"Great all-in-one application with easy Google integration. The setup was simple, and team chat and video conferencing work very well. I've heard that other integrations are coming soon. "
4.6
Harley D.
Associate
"Push the boundaries with innovative technology. I love the variety of features that work for different industries. It simplifies everything while remaining intuitive and integrating well with our existing tools."
4.1
Ghofrane G.
Data scientist & Product owner
"Being a product manager means I need speed. I love the pace at which I can set goals, assign tasks, and connect team members. Perfect when we are constantly on the move!"
5.0
Sapthasagar H.
Software Developer
"A solid cloud platform for professional communication. Keeps conversations private and confidential while providing practical features like file sharing, video calls, and mobile access."
4.5
Lahka A.
Account Manager / Admin
"Cynoia offers many useful features for organizing teams and managing projects. I really appreciate the ease of use of the interface - no difficult learning curve."
4.2
Abhishek K.
"Their expertise in software development is truly impressive. They create customized solutions that perfectly align with the needs of clients, transforming the operational efficiency of businesses."
4.7
El Kassab M.
Manager
"Makes collaboration and management easier. Ideal for tracking team tasks and ongoing work assessment. Efficient, clear, and simple to use platform."
4.8
Meriem B.
Business Development Manager
"Cynoia helps me stay organized and simplifies teamwork. The detailed statistics allow us to track our progress at AIESEC and identify where we need to improve, leading to better planning and better results."
4.5
Seif Z.
Vice Président - Human Resources
"I used Cynoia for teamwork at AIESEC and found it easy to understand. Really flexible too - it adapted perfectly to our team's needs without any hassle."
4.9
Aamir A.
"The secure messaging system is a huge advantage - it allows our team to collaborate while maintaining confidentiality. Screen sharing, calls, and file sharing work perfectly, and the Google integration is excellent."
4.6
Didier T.
Développeur logiciel
"Before Cynoia, we were wasting time juggling email inboxes and calendars, missing client meetings. Now everything is centralized in a single interface - we find information more quickly and have doubled our B2B conversion rate!"
4.9
Yasmine S.
Head of Business Development
"It has simplified our project management and team communication. The user-friendly design and easy integration with our other tools have seriously improved our productivity."
4.4
Amal A.
Finance and space manager
"Managing our community of 300 people has become much easier with Cynoia's customized platform. Their team is incredibly responsive, and I love how it integrates with our more technical management solutions."
4.2
Teams that have transformed the way they work with Cynoia
From startups to large companies, Cynoia is the choice of thousands of teams in Africa and around the world to simplify their project management and maximize their productivity. Join them and transform your work management now.
CHIHEB N.
Data Analyst
"Great all-in-one application with easy Google integration. The setup was simple, and team chat and video conferencing work very well. I've heard that other integrations are coming soon. "
4.6
Harley D.
Associate
"Push the boundaries with innovative technology. I love the variety of features that work for different industries. It simplifies everything while remaining intuitive and integrating well with our existing tools."
4.1
Ghofrane G.
Data scientist & Product owner
"Being a product manager means I need speed. I love the pace at which I can set goals, assign tasks, and connect team members. Perfect when we are constantly on the move!"
5.0
Sapthasagar H.
Software Developer
"A solid cloud platform for professional communication. Keeps conversations private and confidential while providing practical features like file sharing, video calls, and mobile access."
4.5
Lahka A.
Account Manager / Admin
"Cynoia offers many useful features for organizing teams and managing projects. I really appreciate the ease of use of the interface - no difficult learning curve."
4.2
Abhishek K.
"Their expertise in software development is truly impressive. They create customized solutions that perfectly align with the needs of clients, transforming the operational efficiency of businesses."
4.7
El Kassab M.
Manager
"Makes collaboration and management easier. Ideal for tracking team tasks and ongoing work assessment. Efficient, clear, and simple to use platform."
4.8
Meriem B.
Business Development Manager
"Cynoia helps me stay organized and simplifies teamwork. The detailed statistics allow us to track our progress at AIESEC and identify where we need to improve, leading to better planning and better results."
4.5
Seif Z.
Vice Président - Human Resources
"I used Cynoia for teamwork at AIESEC and found it easy to understand. Really flexible too - it adapted perfectly to our team's needs without any hassle."
4.9
Aamir A.
"The secure messaging system is a huge advantage - it allows our team to collaborate while maintaining confidentiality. Screen sharing, calls, and file sharing work perfectly, and the Google integration is excellent."
4.6
Didier T.
Développeur logiciel
"Before Cynoia, we were wasting time juggling email inboxes and calendars, missing client meetings. Now everything is centralized in a single interface - we find information more quickly and have doubled our B2B conversion rate!"
4.9
Yasmine S.
Head of Business Development
"It has simplified our project management and team communication. The user-friendly design and easy integration with our other tools have seriously improved our productivity."
4.4
Amal A.
Finance and space manager
"Managing our community of 300 people has become much easier with Cynoia's customized platform. Their team is incredibly responsive, and I love how it integrates with our more technical management solutions."
4.2
Teams that have transformed the way they work with Cynoia
From startups to large companies, Cynoia is the choice of thousands of teams in Africa and around the world to simplify their project management and maximize their productivity. Join them and transform your work management now.
CHIHEB N.
Data Analyst
"Great all-in-one application with easy Google integration. The setup was simple, and team chat and video conferencing work very well. I've heard that other integrations are coming soon. "
4.6
Harley D.
Associate
"Push the boundaries with innovative technology. I love the variety of features that work for different industries. It simplifies everything while remaining intuitive and integrating well with our existing tools."
4.1
Ghofrane G.
Data scientist & Product owner
"Being a product manager means I need speed. I love the pace at which I can set goals, assign tasks, and connect team members. Perfect when we are constantly on the move!"
5.0
Sapthasagar H.
Software Developer
"A solid cloud platform for professional communication. Keeps conversations private and confidential while providing practical features like file sharing, video calls, and mobile access."
4.5
Lahka A.
Account Manager / Admin
"Cynoia offers many useful features for organizing teams and managing projects. I really appreciate the ease of use of the interface - no difficult learning curve."
4.2
Abhishek K.
"Their expertise in software development is truly impressive. They create customized solutions that perfectly align with the needs of clients, transforming the operational efficiency of businesses."
4.7
El Kassab M.
Manager
"Makes collaboration and management easier. Ideal for tracking team tasks and ongoing work assessment. Efficient, clear, and simple to use platform."
4.8
Meriem B.
Business Development Manager
"Cynoia helps me stay organized and simplifies teamwork. The detailed statistics allow us to track our progress at AIESEC and identify where we need to improve, leading to better planning and better results."
4.5
Seif Z.
Vice Président - Human Resources
"I used Cynoia for teamwork at AIESEC and found it easy to understand. Really flexible too - it adapted perfectly to our team's needs without any hassle."
4.9
Aamir A.
"The secure messaging system is a huge advantage - it allows our team to collaborate while maintaining confidentiality. Screen sharing, calls, and file sharing work perfectly, and the Google integration is excellent."
4.6
Didier T.
Développeur logiciel
"Before Cynoia, we were wasting time juggling email inboxes and calendars, missing client meetings. Now everything is centralized in a single interface - we find information more quickly and have doubled our B2B conversion rate!"
4.9
Yasmine S.
Head of Business Development
"It has simplified our project management and team communication. The user-friendly design and easy integration with our other tools have seriously improved our productivity."
4.4
Amal A.
Finance and space manager
"Managing our community of 300 people has become much easier with Cynoia's customized platform. Their team is incredibly responsive, and I love how it integrates with our more technical management solutions."
4.2
The only tab your team needs open
One login — all your tools — up to 80% less costs
The all-in-one workspace for all your team's projects, chats, video calls, notes, files, and calendar.
The only tab your team needs open
One login — all your tools — up to 80% less costs
The all-in-one workspace for all your team's projects, chats, video calls, notes, files, and calendar.
The only tab your team needs open
One login — all your tools — up to 80% less costs
The all-in-one workspace for all your team's projects, chats, video calls, notes, files, and calendar.
Pricing Plans
Cynoia helps teams of all sizes work smarter, achieve goals, and save money.
Start for free. Explore all the features for 14 days, no credit card required.
Monthly
Annual -16.67%
Community Plan
Small teams looking to test Cynoia and simplify their collaboration.
Free
What's included
Up to 10 team members
500 project tasks maximum
5 dedicated chat channels
Full access to chat history
1 dedicated video conference room (up to 10 participants)
100 team notes (without public sharing)
100 personal notes (without public sharing)
Support through helpdesk and FAQs
Plan Pro Team
Expanding teams that need advanced tools to collaborate effectively.
€12
user / per month
What's included
Unlimited number of paying members
Unlimited tasks and projects
Up to 50 chat channels
Full access to chat history
10 dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)
Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)
Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)
Email support during business hours
Plan Pro Team Unlimited
Companies seeking comprehensive features and enhanced security.
€249
month (unlimited users)
What's included
Unlimited number of users
Unlimited tasks and projects
Unlimited discussion channels
Complete discussion history
Unlimited dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)
Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)
Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)
Priority support via live chat and email
Pricing Plans
Cynoia helps teams of all sizes work smarter, achieve goals, and save money.
Start for free. Explore all the features for 14 days, no credit card required.
Monthly
Annual -16.67%
Community Plan
Small teams looking to test Cynoia and simplify their collaboration.
Free
What's included
Up to 10 team members
500 project tasks maximum
5 dedicated chat channels
Full access to chat history
1 dedicated video conference room (up to 10 participants)
100 team notes (without public sharing)
100 personal notes (without public sharing)
Support through helpdesk and FAQs
Plan Pro Team
Expanding teams that need advanced tools to collaborate effectively.
€12
user / per month
What's included
Unlimited number of paying members
Unlimited tasks and projects
Up to 50 chat channels
Full access to chat history
10 dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)
Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)
Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)
Email support during business hours
Plan Pro Team Unlimited
Companies seeking comprehensive features and enhanced security.
€249
month (unlimited users)
What's included
Unlimited number of users
Unlimited tasks and projects
Unlimited discussion channels
Complete discussion history
Unlimited dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)
Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)
Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)
Priority support via live chat and email
Pricing Plans
Cynoia helps teams of all sizes work smarter, achieve goals, and save money.
Start for free. Explore all the features for 14 days, no credit card required.
Monthly
Annual -16.67%
Community Plan
Small teams looking to test Cynoia and simplify their collaboration.
Free
What's included
Up to 10 team members
500 project tasks maximum
5 dedicated chat channels
Full access to chat history
1 dedicated video conference room (up to 10 participants)
100 team notes (without public sharing)
100 personal notes (without public sharing)
Support through helpdesk and FAQs
Plan Pro Team
Expanding teams that need advanced tools to collaborate effectively.
€12
user / per month
What's included
Unlimited number of paying members
Unlimited tasks and projects
Up to 50 chat channels
Full access to chat history
10 dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)
Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)
Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)
Email support during business hours
Plan Pro Team Unlimited
Companies seeking comprehensive features and enhanced security.
€249
month (unlimited users)
What's included
Unlimited number of users
Unlimited tasks and projects
Unlimited discussion channels
Complete discussion history
Unlimited dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)
Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)
Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)
Priority support via live chat and email
Simplify your projects today for free
No credit card · 14-day unlimited free trial · 10 free users forever
Simplify your projects today for free
No credit card · 14-day unlimited free trial · 10 free users forever
Simplify your projects today for free
No credit card · 14-day unlimited free trial · 10 free users forever