Smarter SheetSync
Take control of your data flow and reduce your Smartsheet costs by replacing DataMesh with Smarter SheetSync.
Complete control over data flow: Choose exactly which data is copied between assets, avoiding unwanted fields and unnecessary columns.
Flexible rule triggers: Set up data flow rules using multiple trigger options, rather than being limited to checkboxes.
Significant cost savings: Access a cost-effective alternative to Smartsheet’s Premium App DataMesh, without paying the same premium for targeted data flow capabilities.
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Core benefits
Targeted Data Flow
Precise control over what data is copied between Smartsheet assets, including sheets and reports, and the conditions that trigger each rule. More focussed than Smartsheet’s Copy and Move row features.
Significant Cost Savings
SheetSync offers an affordable way to extend Smartsheet’s capabilities without taking on the additional expense of Premium Apps such as DataMesh, making workflows more affordable, efficient, and sustainable.
Great timing!
Smartsheet’s recent move to the User Subscription Model has significantly increased the importance of cost control for many organizations. Replacing DataMesh with SheetSync would offer significant cost savings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, but… Smartsheet’s Copy and Move row automations offer limited control over which fields are transferred between sheets. They copy entire sets of fields, potentially creating unwanted columns in destination sheets, making data management cumbersome. Smarter SheetSync allows users to specify exactly what data moves between assets and under what conditions, without unnecessary columns or workarounds.
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Yes, but it’s expensive. You need practical, affordable ways to extend Smartsheet’s capabilities without taking on the additional expense of Premium Apps such as DataMesh. Smarter SheetSync offers an opportunity to solve a common data management problem while helping customers reduce software costs and get more value from their existing Smartsheet investment.
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That’s about the sum of it! SheetSync offers more focussed data flow than native Smartsheet functions and is a viable replacement for the DataMesh Premium App at a fraction of the cost.
How does Smarter SheetSync make Smartsheet even Smarter?
Smartsheet already offers a number of data flow features, here’s a few reasons why you need Smarter SheetSync’s enhanced functionality:
What data can I copy?
Smarter SheetSync => Selected columns from targeted rows in Sheets and Reports
Smartsheet => Entire rows from Sheets and Reports
Can I create complex triggers based on real-world business rules?
Smarter SheetSync => Multiple and Cascading trigger options
Smartsheet => Limited to simple value changes or upgrade to DataMesh
Can I reduce costs on DataMesh?
Smarter SheetSync => All the functionality of DataMesh at a much lower price point
Smartsheet => DataMesh comes at Premium App prices
SheetSync / DataMesh Comparison Table
| Feature | Description | SheetSync | DataMesh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Column Triggers | Select specific columns that, when changed, will trigger a configuration to run for the affected rows. | ✓ | ✗ |
| Trigger From Change In Destination | Trigger a configuration to run on affected rows when specified columns on the destination sheet change. | ✓ | ✗ |
| Copy Row Attachments | Copy attachments from source to destination. | ✓ | ✗ |
| Single Source of Truth | Maintains consistent data across multiple sheets and reduces duplicate maintenance. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data Mapping Between Sheets and Reports | Map information from a source sheet or report into one or more target sheets, eliminating manual copying and pasting. | ✓ | ✓ |
| One-to-Many Data Distribution | A single source sheet can feed data to multiple target sheets, helping maintain a single source of truth across an organisation. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Control Over Target Population | Only selected columns and matching records are updated, providing controlled synchronisation rather than full-sheet replacement. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lookup-Based Matching | Uses a unique lookup value (such as Employee ID, Project Number, Account Code, etc.) to identify matching records between the source and destination. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Create New Rows | Add new rows to a destination sheet when matching records do not already exist. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Update Existing Rows | Existing rows can be updated with the latest values from the source sheet. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Merge Information | Merge updated information into existing records while maintaining row structure in the destination sheet. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Overwrite Protection | Administrators can choose whether destination data should be overwritten or preserved. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Selective Column Mapping | Administrators can choose whether destination data should be overwritten or preserved. Administrators choose exactly which source columns populate which target columns. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cell Images | Images contained within cells can be synchronized between sheets. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hyperlinks | Hyperlinks stored in source cells can be transferred to destination sheets. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Daisychain Rules | Set the system up so that multiple rules can run in sequence. | ✓ | ✓ |

