ClickUp vs Smartsheet
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Smartsheet
Dynamic work management for enterprise teams
4.4
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.7
vs4.4
Starting Price
Free
vs$12
Pricing Model
freemium
vspaid
Feature
ClickUp
Smartsheet
Unlimited tasks
Docs & wikis
Whiteboards
Time tracking
Goals
ClickUp AI
Grid View
Gantt Charts
Automation
Dashboards
Resource Management
Proofing
ClickUp Pros
- Best free plan in category (unlimited users & tasks)
- Massive feature set covering tasks, docs, whiteboards
- Excellent value at $7/mo Unlimited tier
- Frequent updates and active development
- Highly customizable views and workflows
ClickUp Cons
- Feature overload leads to choice paralysis
- Bugs and performance issues are frequently reported
- Steep learning curve with too many options
- Support can be slow to resolve reported bugs
- Can feel unstable during rapid feature rollouts
Smartsheet Pros
- Familiar spreadsheet-like interface
- Very powerful automation engine
- Excellent for PMO and portfolio management
- Strong governance and compliance features
- Good for cross-functional workflows
- Dashboard builder creates executive-level reports
Smartsheet Cons
- Not ideal for agile software development
- Can feel overly complex for simple projects
- Per-user pricing adds up quickly
- Mobile app is limited
- Slow performance with very large sheets
- Less visual than tools like Asana or Monday