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Grid Tools vs SSFeatures

Two Smartsheet browser extensions exist that add bulk operations and UI improvements to the Smartsheet interface: Grid Tools and SSFeatures. Evaluating which one fits your workflow requires understanding where each focuses — they overlap in some areas and differ significantly in others.

Without Grid Tools

The daily workaround

SSFeatures covers broad territory
SSFeatures addresses a wide range of Smartsheet interface changes, from cell coloring to form enhancements, which suits users looking for general UI improvements.
Column tools are limited in SSFeatures
SSFeatures does not offer dedicated bulk column management tools such as mass resize, prefix/suffix removal, column export/import, or a column reorder panel.
Workflow editor tools differ
SSFeatures does not include workflow-specific tools such as zoom-out, popout window, automation search, copy/paste between automations, or bulk enable/disable.
Dark mode scope varies
SSFeatures provides some dark mode coverage, but Grid Tools dark mode extends across additional Smartsheet views including the workflow editor, document generation, dashboards, and WorkApps.
Screenshot: Smartsheet WorkApps view displayed in full dark mode via Grid Tools
Grid Tools dark mode reaches WorkApps and Control Center, extending beyond the grid itself.
Screenshot: Copy more than 500 rows dialog confirming a large row copy operation in progress
Copy large row sets that exceed Smartsheet's native 500-row copy limit.
Screenshot: Prefix/suffix removal tool stripping a shared column name prefix across all selected columns
Remove a common column name prefix or suffix from multiple columns in a single operation.

With Grid Tools

How Grid Tools handles it

Deep column management focus
Grid Tools provides a dedicated column toolset: bulk resize, reorder panel, prefix/suffix removal, column export/import, find column IDs, and cross-sheet column copying.
Comprehensive workflow tooling
Grid Tools adds zoom-out, popout window, workflow search and highlight, copy/paste between automations, bulk activate/deactivate, and a column placeholder inserter.
Broad dark mode coverage
Grid Tools dark mode applies to the grid, workflow editor, document generation, dashboards, Control Center, WorkApps, and Bridge — covering the full Smartsheet product surface.
Row and reporting tools
Grid Tools includes bulk insert rows, copy more than 500 rows, row range selection, auto-sort, report filter copy/paste, and report column copy/paste not found in SSFeatures.
Screenshot: Grid Tools column export/import dialog showing columns being transferred between two sheets
Export columns from one sheet and import them into another — a capability not available in SSFeatures.
Screenshot: Workflow search and highlight tool highlighting matching steps across an automation
Search for specific text inside a workflow to locate the right step in a large automation.
Screenshot: Bulk activate/deactivate automation panel showing multiple workflows toggled at once
Activate or deactivate all automations on a sheet at once rather than opening each individually.

Frequently asked questions

Can I run both Grid Tools and SSFeatures at the same time?

Both extensions can technically be installed together, but running two extensions that modify the same Smartsheet UI elements may cause visual conflicts or unpredictable behavior in some views.

Does Grid Tools have the same cell coloring features as SSFeatures?

Grid Tools does not replicate SSFeatures' cell-level color enhancements — Grid Tools focuses on column management, workflow editing, row operations, and dark mode rather than cell-level display changes.

Which extension is better for Smartsheet admins?

Admins managing many sheets benefit most from Grid Tools' column export/import, cross-sheet reference tools, bulk row operations, and find-column-IDs features that directly address admin-heavy tasks.

Is Grid Tools free or paid?

Grid Tools is a paid extension; pricing details are on the Grid Tools plans page. SSFeatures has its own pricing structure separate from Grid Tools.

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