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ClickUp vs Smartsheet
Short answer: Pick ClickUp if you want all-in-one AI-powered work platform; pick Smartsheet if you want AI-enhanced collaborative work management. ClickUp has a free plan, paid from $9/month per user; Smartsheet starts at $129/month per user.
ClickUpProject management, docs and tasks in one workspace
SmartsheetSpreadsheet-style work management platformWhich to pick
Pick ClickUp if you want…
- All-in-one AI-powered work platform
- All-in-one project docs
- A free plan to start with
- Integrations with Jira, Microsoft Teams or Figma (on ClickUp's list, not Smartsheet's)
Pick Smartsheet if you want…
- AI-enhanced collaborative work management
- Integrations with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets or Microsoft Project (on Smartsheet's list, not ClickUp's)
Side by side
- What it is
- ClickUp:ClickUp is an all-in-one workspace that combines tasks, docs, goals, chat and AI agents for project management.
- Smartsheet:Smartsheet is a spreadsheet-style work management platform that combines project, portfolio and operational planning with AI-driven insights.
- Best for
- ClickUp:All-in-one AI-powered work platform
- Smartsheet:AI-enhanced collaborative work management
- Who it’s for
- ClickUp:Teams and organizations that need integrated project management, documentation and AI assistance.
- Smartsheet:Enterprises and teams that need collaborative planning, reporting and AI-assisted work automation.
- Pricing
- ClickUp:Freemium
- Smartsheet:Paid
- Starting price
- ClickUp:$9/month per user (Core)
- Smartsheet:$129/month per user (Start)
- Free plan or trial
- ClickUp:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
- Smartsheet:Free trial
- Plans
- ClickUp:Free $0 · Core $9 per user per month · Business $17 per user per month · Max $100 per user per month (yearly)
- Smartsheet:Start $129 per Member/ month · Business $241 per Member/ month
- Works with
- ClickUp:Jira, Microsoft Teams, Figma, Zapier, Make, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Slack
- Smartsheet:Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Microsoft Project
ClickUp features
- AI Brain². Context-aware AI that can answer questions, create tasks, and automate workflows across the workspace.
- Tasks & Views. Unlimited tasks with list, board, calendar, Gantt, timeline and workload views.
- Docs & Knowledge Base. Collaborative docs, wikis, whiteboards and AI-assisted writing.
- Automation & Agents. Customizable automations and Super Agents that act autonomously on lists, chats and projects.
- Time Tracking & Reporting. Built-in time tracking, timesheets, dashboards and advanced reporting.
- Integrations. 50+ native integrations including Jira, Microsoft Teams, Figma, Zapier, Make, Google Calendar and Google Drive.
Smartsheet features
- AI-powered insights. Smart Assist, Smart Columns and AI dashboards surface risks and automate data analysis.
- Project & portfolio visibility. Real-time dashboards, Gantt, Kanban and timeline views across projects and portfolios.
- Automation & agents. 250+ automations per month and AI agents handle recurring tasks under user control.
- Integrated workflows. Connects with existing apps and AI tools to keep work synchronized across systems.
- Resource & workload planning. Capacity planning, workload tracking and resource utilization forecasting.
- Enterprise security. Enterprise-grade data protection, role-based permissions and SAML-based SSO.
ClickUp vs Smartsheet FAQ
What is the difference between ClickUp and Smartsheet?+
ClickUp: Combines docs and tasks in one workspace, not centered on spreadsheet-style planning.
Should I use ClickUp or Smartsheet?+
Pick ClickUp if you want all-in-one AI-powered work platform, all-in-one project docs or a free plan to start with. Pick Smartsheet if you want AI-enhanced collaborative work management or integrations with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets or Microsoft Project (on Smartsheet's list, not ClickUp's).
Is ClickUp or Smartsheet free?+
ClickUp has a free plan; paid plans start at $9/month per user (Core). Smartsheet is paid, from $129/month per user (Start), with a free trial.
Which is cheaper, ClickUp or Smartsheet?+
ClickUp is cheaper to start with: ClickUp's Core plan ($9/month per user) against Smartsheet's Start plan ($129/month per user).
Do ClickUp and Smartsheet integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: ClickUp lists Jira, Microsoft Teams, Figma, Zapier and 6 more; Smartsheet lists Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and Microsoft Project.
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