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Head-to-head · Project Management Software

Asana vs Smartsheet

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Asana #3 in Project Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Asana
Smartsheet #8 in Project Management Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Smartsheet

Asana leads on 2 checks, Smartsheet on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAsana · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceAsana · $10.99/user/mo
  • Free planonly Asana
  • Free trialonly Smartsheet

Asana scores higher on our rubric for project management software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Asana offers free plan; Smartsheet doesn't. Asana is cheaper to start at $10.99/user/mo against $12/user/mo.

Asana is the better fit for established teams wanting polished core PM. Smartsheet is the better fit for spreadsheet-oriented enterprise project teams.

  • Asana fits best

    Established teams wanting polished core PM

  • Smartsheet fits best

    Spreadsheet-oriented enterprise project teams

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Side by side

Feature Asana 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Smartsheet 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #3 in Project Management Software #8 in Project Management Software
Best for Established teams wanting polished core PM Spreadsheet-oriented enterprise project teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $10.99/user/mo (best) $12/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 200+ integrations 15 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Asana 3/3 · Smartsheet 3/3
Automation rules ✓ ✓
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Guest access ✓ ✓
Specs
Task views Not checked yet Board
Free-plan user limit 2 users Not checked yet
Native integrations 200 integrations Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • List, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt project views
  • Automations, forms, custom fields, dependencies, and reporting
  • Broad integrations plus web, desktop, mobile, and API access
  • Spreadsheet-style grids plus Gantt, board, timeline, and calendar views
  • Workflow automation, workload tracking, dashboards, reports, and forms
  • Broad integrations across business, collaboration, and analytics tools
Cons
  • Personal is limited to up to 2 users
  • Advanced capabilities require higher paid tiers
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
  • No ongoing free plan
  • Enterprise and Advanced Work Management use custom pricing
  • Resource Management time tracking is a premium add-on
Our verdict

Asana is project and work management software for organizing tasks, projects, goals, and workflows. It suits established teams that need shared task assignment, due dates, subtasks, dependencies, project scheduling, and multiple ways to…

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Smartsheet is a work management platform for teams coordinating projects, programs, portfolios, and operational processes. Its spreadsheet-style grids support project data, while Gantt charts, dependencies, milestones, critical paths,…

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  1. AsanaProject Management Software 9.2Free plan
  2. SmartsheetProject Management Software 8.730-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Asana — where it wins

    • List, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt project views
    • Automations, forms, custom fields, dependencies, and reporting
    • Broad integrations plus web, desktop, mobile, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal is limited to up to 2 users
    • Advanced capabilities require higher paid tiers
    • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales

  • Smartsheet — where it wins

    • Spreadsheet-style grids plus Gantt, board, timeline, and calendar views
    • Workflow automation, workload tracking, dashboards, reports, and forms
    • Broad integrations across business, collaboration, and analytics tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No ongoing free plan
    • Enterprise and Advanced Work Management use custom pricing
    • Resource Management time tracking is a premium add-on

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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