Comparison
ClickUp vs Smartsheet
Scored side by side on project-management, using the same criteria we apply across the category.
Consolidation-first work platform bundling tasks, docs, goals and whiteboards.
Spreadsheet-driven work management aimed at construction, manufacturing and enterprise PMOs.
Scored side by side
Speed and UX
Workflow flexibility
Reporting depth
Integrations
Admin controls
Value for money
ClickUp verdict
Best value if you genuinely intend to consolidate. If you only need task tracking, the breadth becomes overhead.
- Widest feature set per dollar in the category
- Native time tracking and docs remove add-on costs
- Highly configurable hierarchy
Smartsheet verdict
The right answer for schedule-driven enterprise programmes; the wrong one for product teams.
- Serious critical-path and resource scheduling
- Familiar to spreadsheet-native organisations
- Strong governance for large programmes
FAQ
Common questions
What's the difference between ClickUp and Smartsheet?
ClickUp: Best value if you genuinely intend to consolidate. If you only need task tracking, the breadth becomes overhead. Smartsheet: The right answer for schedule-driven enterprise programmes; the wrong one for product teams.
Which has better reviews, ClickUp or Smartsheet?
ClickUp is rated higher — 4.3/5 versus 4.2/5, from 9,800 and 6,700 reviews respectively.
Does ClickUp or Smartsheet have a free plan?
Both do. ClickUp starts at $0 / $7 per user / month, and Smartsheet starts at $9 per user / month.