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

Smartsheet vs Microsoft Project

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Smartsheet #6 in Project Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software 8.6/10 30-day trial ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Smartsheet
Microsoft Project #8 in Project Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit site

Smartsheet leads on 0 checks, Microsoft Project on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSmartsheet · 8.6/10

Smartsheet scores higher on our rubric for project portfolio management - enterprise software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Smartsheet is the better fit for teams wanting flexible work management with portfolio views. Microsoft Project is the better fit for microsoft users managing projects and basic portfolios.

  • Smartsheet fits best

    Teams wanting flexible work management with portfolio views

  • Microsoft Project fits best

    Microsoft users managing projects and basic portfolios

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Side by side

Feature Smartsheet 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Microsoft Project 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.2
Ranking #6 in Project Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software #8 in Project Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software
Best for Teams wanting flexible work management with portfolio views Microsoft users managing projects and basic portfolios
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Tickets, Docs Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations 15 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Smartsheet 0/6 · Microsoft Project 0/6
Resource capacity planning Not published Not published
Strategic alignment Not published Not published
Scenario planning Not published Not published
Portfolio financials Not published Not published
Demand management Not published Not published
Investment prioritization Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Grid, board, Gantt, calendar, table, and timeline views
  • Forms, dashboards, workload tracking, and workflow automation
  • Integrations with business systems and AI tools
  • Offers Gantt timelines, dependencies, backlogs, sprints, and reports.
  • Higher plans add resource requests and portfolio management.
  • Works across web, Windows, iOS, and Android, with Microsoft integrations.
Cons
  • Portfolio management and scenario planning are Enterprise features
  • Pro limits automations to 250 per month
  • Advanced Work Management features sit in a separate plan
  • Portfolio and enterprise resource features require the highest listed plan.
  • The feature set emphasizes project execution over intake and prioritization.
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.
Our verdict

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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Microsoft Project brings task and plan management together with project and portfolio capabilities, aimed at teams already working in Microsoft 365 as well as organizations managing formal projects. Planner supports task coordination with…

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  1. SmartsheetProject Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software 8.630-day trial
  2. Microsoft ProjectProject Portfolio Management - Enterprise Software 8.2Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Microsoft Project — where it wins

    • Offers Gantt timelines, dependencies, backlogs, sprints, and reports.
    • Higher plans add resource requests and portfolio management.
    • Works across web, Windows, iOS, and Android, with Microsoft integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Portfolio and enterprise resource features require the highest listed plan.
    • The feature set emphasizes project execution over intake and prioritization.
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.
  • Smartsheet8.6/10 · 30-day trial

    Flexible project views and portfolio tools, with portfolio planning on Enterprise.

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  • Microsoft Project8.2/10 · Paid

    A Microsoft-centered project suite that adds portfolio and resource capabilities by plan.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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