Asana Wins
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Asana
Smartsheet
Overall Score
8.7
7.8
Ease of Use
8.8
7.5
Features
9.0
8.5
Collaboration
9.0
7.5
Pricing/Value
8.2
7.5
Integrations
8.5
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Asana
Smartsheet
Starting Price
Free / $10.99/mo
Free / $9/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Asana
Cross-functional teams managing complex, multi-project portfolios
Asana excels at helping teams manage interconnected work across departments, with powerful portfolio management and timeline features that provide clarity on how projects relate to company goals.
Strengths
- Generous free tier with unlimited projects and tasks
- Best-in-class timeline view for project planning
- Portfolios feature for tracking multiple projects at once
- Strong workflow automation with Rules
Limitations
- Learning curve for utilizing full feature set
- No built-in time tracking (requires integration)
- Premium features like Goals and Portfolios require paid plans
When to Choose Smartsheet
Excel power users who need spreadsheet-style project management with Gantt charts
Smartsheet bridges the gap between spreadsheets and project management, making it ideal for organizations that rely heavily on Excel but need more PM structure.
Strengths
- Familiar spreadsheet interface for Excel users
- Powerful Gantt charts and dependencies
- Strong automation and workflow capabilities
- Excellent for data-heavy project tracking
Limitations
- Interface feels dated compared to modern PM tools
- Collaboration features less intuitive than competitors
- Steep learning curve for non-spreadsheet users
