Asana vs Smartsheet
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Quick verdict
Asana edges it overall, winning 1 of 4 rating categories. Smartsheet is cheaper to start ($12 vs $13.49).
Choose Asana if…
You’re growing teams that need clear accountability across projects. A polished project and portfolio management tool built around clear ownership, timelines, goals and workflows, with AI Studio for automating routine work.
Visit AsanaChoose Smartsheet if…
You’re operations teams and PMOs that think in spreadsheets. Spreadsheet-style project management for operations and PMOs: grids, Gantt charts, dashboards and automations familiar to anyone who knows Excel.
Visit SmartsheetSide by side
| Asana | Smartsheet | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Value | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Features | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Output quality | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Category | Project management | Project management |
| Free plan | Yes: Personal plan for up to 2 users | No: free trial |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $13.49/mo | $12/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $10.99/mo | $9/mo |
| Top plan | Advanced: $30.49/mo | Business: $24/mo |
| Seats | Per user | Per member; contributors and guests free |
| Trial / refund | 30-day trial of paid plans | Free trial |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Growing teams that need clear accountability across projects | Operations teams and PMOs that think in spreadsheets |
Asana: pros & cons
- Clean, focused interface
- Strong portfolios and goals on Advanced
- Up to 18% off billed yearly
- Free plan limited to 2 users
- Advanced tier is pricey per user
Smartsheet: pros & cons
- Familiar spreadsheet interface
- Strong Gantt and dashboards
- Free contributors and viewers
- No free plan
- Feels dated next to monday.com or ClickUp
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