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Monday.com vs Smartsheet
Short answer: Pick Monday.com if you want AI-augmented work management; pick Smartsheet if you want AI-enhanced collaborative work management. Monday.com has a free plan; Smartsheet starts at $129/month per user.
Monday.comWork management platform for projects and workflows
SmartsheetSpreadsheet-style work management platformWhich to pick
Pick Monday.com if you want…
- AI-augmented work management
- Visual work management
- A free plan to start with
- Integrations with Android app (on Monday.com'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 Monday.com's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Monday.com:Monday.com is a work management platform that adds AI agents to automate tasks across projects and workflows.
- Smartsheet:Smartsheet is a spreadsheet-style work management platform that combines project, portfolio and operational planning with AI-driven insights.
- Best for
- Monday.com:AI-augmented work management
- Smartsheet:AI-enhanced collaborative work management
- Who it’s for
- Monday.com:Teams that need collaborative project boards, automation and AI-driven assistants.
- Smartsheet:Enterprises and teams that need collaborative planning, reporting and AI-assisted work automation.
- Pricing
- Monday.com:Freemium
- Smartsheet:Paid
- Starting price
- Monday.com:—
- Smartsheet:$129/month per user (Start)
- Free plan or trial
- Monday.com:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
- Smartsheet:Free trial
- Plans
- Monday.com:Free $0 · Basic $9 per seat per month (billed ann · Standard $12 per seat per month (billed ann · Pro $19 per seat per month (billed ann
- Smartsheet:Start $129 per Member/ month · Business $241 per Member/ month
- Works with
- Monday.com:Android app
- Smartsheet:Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Microsoft Project
Monday.com features
- AI Agent Workforce. Agents perform specialized tasks and run automated workflows at scale.
- Sidekick AI Assistant. Context-aware assistant that understands, connects and executes work.
- Vibe App Builder. Create custom business apps in minutes without code.
- AI Columns & Automations. Run repetitive work directly in boards with AI-powered columns and automation actions.
- Integrated Views & Dashboards. Timeline, Gantt, calendar and real-time dashboards visualize project health.
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.
Monday.com vs Smartsheet FAQ
What is the difference between Monday.com and Smartsheet?+
Monday.com: Offers customizable workflows but lacks built-in AI-driven project intelligence.
Should I use Monday.com or Smartsheet?+
Pick Monday.com if you want AI-augmented work management, visual work management 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 Monday.com's).
Is Monday.com or Smartsheet free?+
Monday.com has a free plan and paid plans. Smartsheet is paid, from $129/month per user (Start), with a free trial.
Do Monday.com and Smartsheet integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Monday.com lists Android app; Smartsheet lists Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and Microsoft Project.
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