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Head-to-head · Project Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software

Atlassian Align vs Smartsheet

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Atlassian Align #3 in Project Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Atlassian
Smartsheet #6 in Project Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software 8.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Smartsheet

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAtlassian Align · 9.1/10
  • Free trialonly Smartsheet
  • Most featuresAtlassian Align · 1 of 6

Atlassian Align scores higher on our rubric for project portfolio management - enterprise software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Atlassian Align is the better fit for large agile enterprises using Jira or Azure DevOps. Smartsheet is the better fit for teams wanting flexible work management with portfolio views.

  • Atlassian Align fits best

    Large agile enterprises using Jira or Azure DevOps

  • Smartsheet fits best

    Teams wanting flexible work management with portfolio views

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Side by side

Feature Atlassian Align 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Smartsheet 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in Project Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software #6 in Project Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software
Best for Large agile enterprises using Jira or Azure DevOps Teams wanting flexible work management with portfolio views
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $77,400/yr $12/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 2 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Atlassian Align 1/6 · Smartsheet 0/6
Resource capacity planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Strategic alignment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Scenario planning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Portfolio financials Not checked yet Not checked yet
Demand management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Investment prioritization Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Connects strategy, roadmaps, capacity, investments, and delivery visibility
  • Supports Jira and Azure DevOps alongside scaled-agile frameworks
  • Provides forecasting, dependency management, and executive reporting
  • Grid, board, Gantt, calendar, table, and timeline views
  • Forms, dashboards, workload tracking, and workflow automation
  • Integrations with business systems and AI tools
Cons
  • No free plan; the published Strategy Collection is annual
  • Align is packaged with Focus and Talent rather than sold as a standalone tier
  • Deployment is cloud-based through the web platform
  • Portfolio management and scenario planning are Enterprise features
  • Pro limits automations to 250 per month
  • Advanced Work Management features sit in a separate plan
Our verdict

Atlassian Align is cloud software for enterprise leaders, portfolio managers, product managers, and program teams. It connects strategic goals with delivery work across portfolios, programs, value streams, and teams. Portfolio visibility,…

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Smartsheet is a cloud-based work management platform for individuals, teams, PMOs, and enterprise organizations. It brings project and task planning together with dashboards, reports, forms, workload management, automation, and…

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  1. Atlassian AlignProject Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software 9.1Paid
  2. SmartsheetProject Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software 8.630-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Atlassian Align — where it wins

    • Connects strategy, roadmaps, capacity, investments, and delivery visibility
    • Supports Jira and Azure DevOps alongside scaled-agile frameworks
    • Provides forecasting, dependency management, and executive reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the published Strategy Collection is annual
    • Align is packaged with Focus and Talent rather than sold as a standalone tier
    • Deployment is cloud-based through the web platform

  • Smartsheet — where it wins

    • Grid, board, Gantt, calendar, table, and timeline views
    • Forms, dashboards, workload tracking, and workflow automation
    • Integrations with business systems and AI tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Portfolio management and scenario planning are Enterprise features
    • Pro limits automations to 250 per month
    • Advanced Work Management features sit in a separate plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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