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Smartsheet vs monday.com comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 11, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.8
Users report enhanced productivity, efficiency, and ROI with monday.com, citing time savings, workflow improvements, and project management optimization.
Sentiment score
6.9
Smartsheet enhances productivity and collaboration, automates processes, manages timelines, and is cost-effective compared to Microsoft Project alternatives.
Compared to Microsoft Project, which is more expensive, we save costs using Smartsheet.
Project Manager at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.4
Monday.com's customer service is responsive and professional, though users seek more personalized support and improved live chat options.
Sentiment score
6.8
Smartsheet's customer service feedback is mixed, with praise for responsiveness and resources but concerns over response delays and ticket management.
I would rate their customer service a ten.
Head of Financial Team at resolutte
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Monday.com is scalable and customizable, suitable for various team sizes, but may be costly for smaller businesses.
Sentiment score
7.4
Smartsheet is praised for scalability, integration features, and cost-effectiveness, with some concerns over task tracking in larger projects.
Smartsheet is pretty flexible and scalable.
Project Manager at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Monday.com is reliable with minimal outages, quickly resolved issues, and consistent performance, improving through updates and support.
Sentiment score
7.9
Users find Smartsheet stable, with minor issues, high reliability ratings, and minimal disruptions enhancing overall satisfaction.
 

Room For Improvement

Monday.com users desire enhanced customization, better tool integration, improved UI, faster performance, and a more intuitive mobile app.
Users want better data management, UI, integration, security, support, and Excel-like features in Smartsheet.
The need for a stable connection is critical as there are network issues that slow our processes down.
PM at Galaxy Software Services
I would like to have the ability to create more than two levels of subtasks in monday.com.
Project manager at WITS
I have a novice understanding of Smartsheet, so I sought a solution more suited to repeatable projects and process-oriented governance.
Strategic Programs Vice President, Project Management Office at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

monday.com offers customizable project management, providing good value for enterprises, despite higher costs justified by features and scalability.
Smartsheet pricing is user-based, varies by plan, and advanced features can increase costs compared to competitors like Microsoft Project.
It is quite expensive.
Head of Financial Team at resolutte
Licensing might be cheaper per user.
Project Manager at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

monday.com offers efficient project management with automation, customizable dashboards, visual tools, and real-time updates for enhanced team collaboration.
Smartsheet offers real-time collaboration, customizable dashboards, automation, and integration, making it ideal for efficient project management.
monday.com saves time and gets everyone on the same page within my team.
Head of Financial Team at resolutte
monday.com helps in quick decision-making by facilitating communication on the go through the comment section and email alerts when someone comments.
Project manager at WITS
monday.com makes it very easy to input any information.
PM at Galaxy Software Services
Automation helps by simplifying some manual work, saving time and facilitating communication.
Project Manager at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
We were looking for a tool that allowed for repeatable projects and process-oriented governance.
Strategic Programs Vice President, Project Management Office at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
What I appreciate best about Smartsheet is the straight Gantt chart and its flexibility.
Solution Architect at Think People
 

Categories and Ranking

monday.com
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
6th
Ranking in Project Management Software
3rd
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
227
Ranking in other categories
CRM (9th), Marketing Management (6th), Opportunity Management (5th)
Smartsheet
Ranking in Project Portfolio Management
3rd
Ranking in Project Management Software
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Project Portfolio Management category, the mindshare of monday.com is 6.6%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Smartsheet is 6.3%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Portfolio Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Smartsheet6.3%
monday.com6.6%
Other87.1%
Project Portfolio Management
 

Featured Reviews

PW
Project manager at WITS
Effective project tracking enhances decision-making but requires improved subtask hierarchy
I would like to have the ability to create more than two levels of subtasks in monday.com. It was a significant challenge as I often wanted to make a task dependent on another group, but it was difficult. It would be more efficient if it were easier to establish dependencies across different groups.
DS
Project Manager at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Automation simplifies manual tasks and facilitates team communication
There are many useful features in Smartsheet. One can easily share plans with the entire team, and it functions similarly to Microsoft Project. Creating dependencies across all tasks is smooth, and team members can make adjustments if necessary. Automation helps by simplifying some manual work, saving time and facilitating communication.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
No data available
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business178
Midsize Enterprise25
Large Enterprise23
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise22
 

Questions from the Community

Do you recommend Monday.com?
Monday.com is one of the best project management softwares available on the market. It lets you create and customize the tools you need to run every aspect of your work. I particularly favor it bec...
What needs improvement with monday.com?
If monday.com was cheaper, that would be better because it's quite expensive.
What is your primary use case for monday.com?
We use monday.com on a daily basis for our to-do lists and to stay in touch with our team to see how projects are progressing. We have everything on monday.com for each project step, allowing us to...
Has anyone moved from Microsoft Project to Smartsheet? How has your experience been with Smartsheet?
Hi @Eire Zimmermann, I helped an organization evaluate both MS-Project and Smartsheet when they were conducting their PM tool RFP. The short of it is this, MS Project is not caught up with the mo...
What do you like most about Smartsheet?
The tool creates shareable dashboards. These dashboards allow us to display project deliverables' status, their position in the queue, expected delivery timelines, and more. The best part is that t...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Smartsheet?
Licensing might be cheaper per user. I rate it as seven or eight due to its demanding nature. For personal use, I have a monthly subscription, while the company uses an annual basis.
 

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