This article compares Sync for Procore AKA "Smartsheet Sync", and Smartsheet for Procore, two popular integration tools designed to enhance project management and data synchronization within the Procore platform.
Smartsheet for Procore
Developer: Procore
Procore Marketplace Link: https://marketplace.procore.com/apps/smartsheet-for-procore
The 'Smartsheet for Procore' listing in Procore's marketplace represents an embedded app experience rather than a full integration. This embedded app provides a simplified way to access Smartsheet from within the Procore environment. Here's what you need to know:
- Functionality: The embedded app is essentially a link or bookmark to Smartsheet that appears in Procore’s toolbar.
- Usage: It allows users to access Smartsheet directly from Procore, but it does not enable data synchronization between the two applications.
- Limitations: Changes made in Smartsheet or Procore do not automatically update in the other application. This setup is ideal for users who need quick access to Smartsheet without needing real-time data synchronization.
Sync For Procore aka "Smartsheet Sync"
Developer: Elate
Procore Marketplace Link: https://marketplace.procore.com/apps/smartsheet-sync
In contrast, 'Sync for Procore' offers a deeper level of integration. Sync For Procore fully integrates Smartsheet, MS Project, and Procore at the data layer, enabling more advanced data synchronization. To note, Procore lists our app as ‘Smartsheet Sync’. Here’s a closer look:
- Functionality: This integration allows changes made in Smartsheet, MS Project, or Procore to update in real-time across the other systems.
- Usage: Users can make changes in any of the integrated applications, and these changes will be reflected bidirectionally in the other systems without requiring manual updates.
- Advantages: This setup is beneficial for maintaining data consistency across platforms and ensuring that all users have access to the most up-to-date information.
Summary
- Smartsheet for Procore
- Utilizes an Embedded App, providing a direct link to Smartsheet within Procore but does not synchronize data between the two applications.
- Sync for Procore aka "Smartsheet Sync"
- Utilizes Data Layer Integration, facilitating real-time bidirectional data synchronization between Smartsheet, MS Project, and Procore.
References
https://blog.procore.com/introducing-embedded-experience-improving-workflows-by-bringing-apps-inside-the-procore-platform/
