Monday.com vs Smartsheet
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Monday.com
Work OS that powers teams to run projects
4.7
Editorial RatingS
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
Monday.com
Smartsheet
Custom workflows
Automations
Dashboards
Time tracking
AI features
Mobile apps
Grid View
Gantt Charts
Automation
Resource Management
Proofing
Monday.com Pros
- Visually appealing, colorful board interface
- Low barrier to entry for basic use
- Good automation recipes for workflows
- Flexible table view with custom columns
- Works well for operations and job tracking
Monday.com Cons
- Expensive pricing with aggressive feature gating
- Essential features like Chart View locked behind Pro tier
- Minimum seat requirements inflate costs
- Confusing pricing structure feels manipulative
- Performance issues with larger boards
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