Comparison
Jira vs Smartsheet
Scored side by side on project-management, using the same criteria we apply across the category.
The enterprise standard for issue tracking, with configurability that cuts both ways.
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
Jira verdict
Still the right answer for large, process-heavy organisations. For teams under a hundred engineers the configurability is a cost, not a feature.
- Models any process you can define
- Deepest marketplace and integration ecosystem
- Enterprise governance and audit capability
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 Jira and Smartsheet?
Jira: Still the right answer for large, process-heavy organisations. For teams under a hundred engineers the configurability is a cost, not a feature. Smartsheet: The right answer for schedule-driven enterprise programmes; the wrong one for product teams.
Which has better reviews, Jira or Smartsheet?
Smartsheet is rated higher — 4.2/5 versus 4.1/5, from 15,800 and 6,700 reviews respectively.
Does Jira or Smartsheet have a free plan?
Both do. Jira starts at $0 / $8.60 per user / month, and Smartsheet starts at $9 per user / month.