Smartsheet vs Trello
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
4.4
vs4.4
Starting Price
$12
vsFree
Pricing Model
paid
vsfreemium
Feature
Smartsheet
Trello
Grid View
Gantt Charts
Automation
Dashboards
Resource Management
Proofing
Unlimited cards
Kanban boards
Power-Ups
Butler automation
Mobile apps
Templates
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
Trello Pros
- Dead simple to use
- Great free tier
- Visual and intuitive
- Excellent for kanban workflows
Trello Cons
- Limited views on free plan
- Not ideal for complex projects
- Basic reporting