Smartsheet vs Teamwork

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 Rating
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Teamwork

Project management built for client work

4.4
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.4
vs
4.4

Starting Price

$12
vs
Free

Pricing Model

paid
vs
freemium
Feature
Smartsheet
Teamwork
Grid View
Gantt Charts
Automation
Dashboards
Resource Management
Proofing
Task Management
Time Tracking
Budget Tracking
Client Access
Resource Scheduling

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

Teamwork Pros

  • Built specifically for agency and client work
  • Excellent time tracking and billing integration
  • Budget tracking tied directly to projects
  • Good client portal and permissions
  • Strong Gantt chart functionality
  • Portfolio-level project visibility

Teamwork Cons

  • Less suited for software development teams
  • Interface can feel cluttered with many features
  • Free plan is limited to 5 users
  • Integrations are fewer than major competitors
  • Reporting could be more customizable
  • Mobile app needs more features

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