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Coda vs SmartSuite

Coda, now called Superhuman Docs, suits teams that want documents to become connected workspaces; SmartSuite suits teams that want structured records and views to run repeatable workflows. Both let people collaborate on tables and automate work, but they start from different places: Coda from a page, SmartSuite from a solution built around records.

Last updated November 4, 2026.

At a glance

Coda compared with SmartSuite, one row per dimension
DimensionCodaSmartSuite
Core organizationDocs, pages, connected tablesSolutions, tables, records
Paid-seat billingDoc Makers; editors and viewers freeUsers with edit permissions; read-only users and commenters free
Entry paid priceSuperhuman Pro suite: $12/member/month annuallyTeam: $15 per seat/month annually or $20 monthly; 3-seat minimum
Entry-plan content limitsPro: unlimited pages and objectsTeam: 5,000 records per solution
Entry-plan file storagePro: 5 GB per doc; 250 MB per attachmentTeam: 50 GB per workspace
Work viewsDoc pages, connected tables, views and formsGrid, card, Kanban, calendar, timeline, map, chart, Gantt, form and dashboards
External connectionsPack sync tables; two-way sync for select PacksNative integrations, Zapier, Make, REST API and webhooks
PlatformsWeb, Mac, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS and Android
Workflow toolsFormulas, buttons, and automationsFormulas, automations and linked records
AIDocs AI beta; limited trial on FreeSmartSuite AI on paid plans
Enterprise access controlsSAML SSO, SCIM and advanced admin controlsSSO, SCIM and audit logs
SupportHelp Center; dedicated support team on EnterpriseIn-product chat and office hours; Enterprise premium support

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Which should you choose?

Coda logo

Choose Coda if

  • Teams building plans and trackers inside collaborative docs
  • Workspaces with few Doc Makers and many editors
  • Teams publishing branded docs on a custom domain
  • Teams bringing outside data into docs through Packs
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SmartSuite logo

Choose SmartSuite if

  • Teams managing repeatable, record-based workflows
  • Teams that need map, timeline, Gantt and dashboard views
  • Groups starting from ready-made workflow templates
  • Organizations tracking records and files against workspace limits
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The verdict

Pick Coda when plans, meeting notes and team hubs need to sit alongside connected tables, especially if relatively few people will create docs and many will edit them. Pick SmartSuite when the work is best tracked as records across projects or processes, with dedicated views, dashboards and forms. Compare billing roles and storage limits as well as the entry prices: Coda charges for Doc Makers, while SmartSuite charges for users with edit permissions and requires three billable users on its Team plan.

Coda vs SmartSuite: common questions

Is Coda still available under that name?
Coda was renamed Superhuman Docs on July 8, 2026. Existing docs, tables, Packs and workflows continue to work, and the product remains available to new buyers.
How does billing differ between Coda and SmartSuite?
Coda charges for Doc Makers on paid plans; editors and viewers are free. SmartSuite charges for users with edit permissions; read-only users and commenters are free. SmartSuite Team has a three-billable-user minimum.
What does each entry paid plan cost?
Coda is included in the Superhuman Pro suite at $12 per member per month billed annually. SmartSuite Team costs $15 per seat per month billed annually or $20 billed monthly, with a three-seat minimum.
What are the main entry-plan limits?
Coda Pro has unlimited pages and objects, 5 GB of attachments per doc and a 250 MB limit per attachment. SmartSuite Team allows 5,000 records per solution and 50 GB of file storage across the workspace.
Can I start without paying?
Coda has an ongoing Free plan; shared Free docs are limited to 50 objects and 1,000 table rows per doc. SmartSuite offers a 14-day trial of its Professional plan with no credit card required.
Which is better for connecting outside data?
Coda is a better fit when outside data needs to appear in a doc: Pack sync tables pull it in, and select Packs support two-way edits. SmartSuite offers native integrations, Zapier, Make, a REST API and webhooks for connecting its workflows to other systems.
Can either product publish work for people outside the team?
Coda can publish docs to the web and supports custom domains on paid plans. SmartSuite can share views and use forms to collect records from external people.
Do Coda and SmartSuite have mobile apps?
Yes. Coda, now Superhuman Docs, is available on iOS and Android as well as the web and Mac. SmartSuite is available on the web, iOS and Android; workspace setup and administration remain web-based.