Teamwork Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Teamwork
Smartsheet
Overall Score
8.1
7.8
Ease of Use
8.2
7.5
Features
8.0
8.5
Collaboration
8.0
7.5
Pricing/Value
8.5
7.5
Integrations
7.5
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Teamwork
Smartsheet
Starting Price
Free / $5.99/mo
Free / $9/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Teamwork
Agencies and service businesses managing client projects with billable time
Teamwork stands out for client-facing work with its unlimited free client users and excellent time tracking, making it the go-to choice for agencies and consultancies.
Strengths
- Built specifically for client work and agencies
- Excellent time tracking and billable hours
- Unlimited free client users on all plans
- Strong project templates for repeatable work
Limitations
- Less feature-rich than ClickUp or Monday
- Resource management requires higher tier
- Mobile app could be improved
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
