A detailed comparison of Wrike and Smartsheet to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
Platform for managing work through a spreadsheet-like interface.
| Plan | Wrike | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Up to 5 users | ✓ 1 user, 2 sheets |
| Lowest Paid | $9.80/user/mo | $9/user/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom pricing |
| Feature | Wrike | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Gantt charts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom workflows | ✓ | — |
| Cross-tagging | ✓ | — |
| Time tracking | ✓ | — |
| Resource management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Proofing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automation | ✓ | — |
| Dashboards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Request forms | ✓ | — |
| Integrations | ✓ | — |
| Spreadsheet interface | — | ✓ |
| Automations | — | ✓ |
| Forms | — | ✓ |
| Reports | — | ✓ |
| API access | — | ✓ |
| Connectors | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4 | ⭐ 4.1 |
Choose Wrike if: You need enterprise teams with complex workflows. Wrike excels with its enterprise-grade features and excellent reporting.
Choose Smartsheet if: You need teams comfortable with spreadsheets. Smartsheet stands out with its familiar spreadsheet ui and powerful automation.
Best free option: Both Wrike and Smartsheet offer free tiers. Wrike offers "Up to 5 users" while Smartsheet offers "1 user, 2 sheets".
It depends on your needs. Wrike is better for enterprise teams with complex workflows, while Smartsheet is better for teams comfortable with spreadsheets. Both are excellent tools rated 4 and 4.1 respectively.
Wrike starts at $9.80/user/mo while Smartsheet starts at $9/user/mo. Both offer free tiers.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Smartsheet's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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