Trello vs Smartsheet

Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs

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Trello

Simple, visual project boards

4.4
Editorial Rating
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Smartsheet

Dynamic work management for enterprise teams

4.4
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.4
vs
4.4

Starting Price

Free
vs
$12

Pricing Model

freemium
vs
paid
Feature
Trello
Smartsheet
Unlimited cards
Kanban boards
Power-Ups
Butler automation
Mobile apps
Templates
Grid View
Gantt Charts
Automation
Dashboards
Resource Management
Proofing

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

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

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