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Head-to-head · Project Management Software

Jira vs Smartsheet

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Jira #2 in Project Management Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Jira
Smartsheet #8 in Project Management Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Smartsheet

Jira 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 scoreJira · 9.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceJira · $7.91/user/mo
  • Free planonly Jira
  • Free trialboth

Jira scores higher on our rubric for project management software: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Jira offers free plan; Smartsheet doesn't. Jira is cheaper to start at $7.91/user/mo against $12/user/mo.

Jira is the better fit for agile and software delivery teams. Smartsheet is the better fit for spreadsheet-oriented enterprise project teams.

  • Jira fits best

    Agile and software delivery teams

  • Smartsheet fits best

    Spreadsheet-oriented enterprise project teams

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Side by side

Feature Jira 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Smartsheet 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #2 in Project Management Software #8 in Project Management Software
Best for Agile and software delivery teams Spreadsheet-oriented enterprise project teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $7.91/user/mo (best) $12/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 7 days 30 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Community, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 3,000+ integrations 15 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jira 3/3 · Smartsheet 3/3
Automation rules ✓ ✓
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Guest access ✓ ✓
Specs
Task views Not checked yet Board
Free-plan user limit 10 users Not checked yet
Native integrations 3000 integrations Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Scrum and Kanban boards with backlog and dependency management
  • Custom workflows, automation, reports, dashboards, and goals
  • Cloud, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options
  • 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
  • Free plan is limited to 10 users and 2 GB of storage
  • Advanced planning and a 99.9% uptime SLA require Premium
  • New Data Center licenses ended sale on March 30, 2026
  • No ongoing free plan
  • Enterprise and Advanced Work Management use custom pricing
  • Resource Management time tracking is a premium add-on
Our verdict

Jira is Atlassian’s project management and work-tracking software for software, marketing, operations, IT, and other teams. It supports Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs, lists, timelines, calendars, forms, customizable workflows, reports,…

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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. JiraProject Management Software 9.3Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. SmartsheetProject Management Software 8.730-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Jira — where it wins

    • Scrum and Kanban boards with backlog and dependency management
    • Custom workflows, automation, reports, dashboards, and goals
    • Cloud, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 10 users and 2 GB of storage
    • Advanced planning and a 99.9% uptime SLA require Premium
    • New Data Center licenses ended sale on March 30, 2026

  • 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
  • Jira9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A mature choice for agile delivery teams needing boards, backlogs, workflows, and automation.

    Visit JiraFull verdict →
  • Smartsheet8.7/10 · 30-day trial

    A spreadsheet-oriented work management platform with broad planning and automation depth.

    Visit SmartsheetFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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