Comparison
monday.com Work Management vs Smartsheet
Scored side by side on project-management, using the same criteria we apply across the category.
Visual work operating system that non-technical teams configure without help.
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
monday.com Work Management verdict
The safest pick for operational teams that will own their own configuration. Engineering teams should look at Linear or Jira.
- Most approachable configuration model in the category
- Strong visual reporting for non-technical stakeholders
- Consistent platform across work, CRM and dev products
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 monday.com Work Management and Smartsheet?
monday.com Work Management: The safest pick for operational teams that will own their own configuration. Engineering teams should look at Linear or Jira. Smartsheet: The right answer for schedule-driven enterprise programmes; the wrong one for product teams.
Which has better reviews, monday.com Work Management or Smartsheet?
monday.com Work Management is rated higher — 4.6/5 versus 4.2/5, from 13,400 and 6,700 reviews respectively.
Does monday.com Work Management or Smartsheet have a free plan?
Both do. monday.com Work Management starts at $9 per user / month, 3-seat minimum, and Smartsheet starts at $9 per user / month.