Wrike Wins
Winner
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Score Comparison
Criteria
Wrike
Smartsheet
Overall Score
8.1
7.8
Ease of Use
7.5
7.5
Features
9.0
8.5
Collaboration
8.0
7.5
Pricing/Value
7.5
7.5
Integrations
8.5
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Wrike
Smartsheet
Starting Price
Free / $9.8/mo
Free / $9/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Wrike
Enterprise teams and agencies needing advanced resource management and proofing
Wrike delivers enterprise-caliber project management with standout features for creative teams and agencies, though its complexity and pricing make it less suitable for smaller organizations.
Strengths
- Enterprise-grade features with strong security
- Excellent resource management and workload views
- Powerful proofing and approval workflows for creative teams
- Cross-tagging allows tasks in multiple projects
Limitations
- Interface has a steeper learning curve
- Best features locked behind expensive Business+ tier
- Free tier is very limited
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
