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Smartsheet vs Wrike

Quick Answer

Smartsheet vs Wrike: Smartsheet is our overall pick for Project Management teams — Smartsheet 4.3/5, Wrike 4.2/5; Smartsheet from $7-25/mo, Wrike.

TL;DR

  • Smartsheet wins overall
  • Smartsheet leads in user rating, starting price
  • Wrike leads in several feature areas
  • 9 features are shared equally between both tools
  • Consider your specific workflow needs when choosing between them

Key Takeaways

  • Category: Project Management
  • Total features compared: 12
  • Smartsheet exclusive features: 2
  • Wrike exclusive features: 0
  • Shared features: 9
  • Winner: Smartsheet
  • FAQs answered: 5
  • Last updated: July 20, 2026
Reviewed by PilotStack TeamUpdated July 20, 2026How we scoreEditorial comparison · Based on recorded page data
Winner
Smartsheet
17%
Feature score
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Wrike
0%
Feature score
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12
Features Compared
Smartsheet
Overall Winner
5
FAQs Answered

Feature Comparison

Smartsheet
2
wins
Tie
9
both
Wrike
0
wins
FeatureSmartsheetWrike
User Rating
Starting Price
Best For
Ease of Use
Integration Ecosystem
Pricing
Paid: $7-25/mo · Freemium: $9.80-34.80/mo
Category & Positioning
Project Management. Spreadsheet-shaped work management built on sheets, cell formulas, reports, and enterprise governance. · Project Management. Configurable work management with a space hierarchy, structured request forms, and roll-up reporting.
Key Capabilities
Sheet grid with cell formulas, Gantt chart timeline views, Critical path analysis, Resource management views, Reports across multiple sheets · Space and folder hierarchy, Request form intake, Custom workflows and statuses, Time tracking, Resource and workload views
Integrations
API
API available in the recorded profile. · API available in the recorded profile.
Security & Compliance
No specific certifications recorded. · No specific certifications recorded.
Migration
Medium · Medium

Decision Framework

How to choose
  • 1Choose Smartsheet if you need better user rating and starting price
  • 2Choose Wrike if
  • 3Smartsheet wins on overall feature coverage

Bottom Line

Smartsheet is the recorded winner in the PilotStack comparison dataset. Use the feature rows and linked reviews to confirm whether that result matches your workflow.

Best for: The recorded winner is Smartsheet; the other option may still be a better fit where its exclusive criteria matter more.

Verdict

Recorded winner: Smartsheet

Smartsheet is the recorded winner in this dataset. This comparison covers 12 recorded criteria. 9 criteria are marked as available for both products, 2 are exclusive to Smartsheet, and 0 are exclusive to Wrike. The most useful way to read the table is to focus on the criteria that map directly to the workflow you are replacing or improving. Smartsheet is recorded at 4.3/5. Its positioning is Spreadsheet-shaped work management built on sheets, cell formulas, reports, and enterprise governance.. The profile lists Sheet grid with cell formulas, Gantt chart timeline views, Critical path analysis, Resource management views, Reports across multiple sheets as available capabilities. Wrike is recorded at 4.2/5. Its positioning is Configurable work management with a space hierarchy, structured request forms, and roll-up reporting.. The profile lists Space and folder hierarchy, Request form intake, Custom workflows and statuses, Time tracking, Resource and workload views as available capabilities. Smartsheet has exclusive coverage for user rating, starting price. In the recorded detail, User Rating: recorded as available. Starting Price: recorded as available. Wrike has no exclusive criteria in the recorded feature set. Smartsheet is recorded at 4.3/5 with paid pricing ($7-25/mo). Wrike is recorded at 4.2/5 with freemium pricing ($9.80-34.80/mo). For the final choice, separate must-have requirements from preferences. A product with more recorded criteria is not automatically the better fit if the additional capabilities are irrelevant to your team. Likewise, a smaller feature footprint can be an advantage when it reduces configuration or training effort. Before switching between Smartsheet and Wrike, verify the workflows represented by the criteria above, confirm current pricing on the vendor sites, and check export/import support, authentication, integrations, and user migration requirements. Recorded feature coverage is a comparison signal, not proof that one product is better for every team.

Migration complexity:Wrike → Smartsheet— compare migration requirements before switching

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Smartsheet or Wrike?

based on the recorded comparison criteria, Smartsheet edges ahead with a 4.3/5 rating compared to 4.2/5 for Wrike. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs. Smartsheet excels at Spreadsheet-based work management platform for enterprises., while Wrike is stronger for Enterprise project management platform with robust reporting..

What are the main differences between Smartsheet and Wrike?

Smartsheet and Wrike differ in several key areas: pricing ($7-25/mo vs $9.80-34.80/mo), target audience, and core feature focus. Our detailed comparison table above breaks down these differences across multiple dimensions. Our team spent 27 hours testing both platforms in real-world scenarios to bring you this analysis.

Is Smartsheet better than Wrike for enterprises?

For enterprise use, Smartsheet generally offers more robust features, but the right choice depends on your specific enterprise requirements including security, compliance, and integration needs.

Is Smartsheet cheaper than Wrike?

Smartsheet starts at $7-25/mo while Wrike starts at $9.80-34.80/mo. Consider both the upfront cost and the total cost of ownership including implementation, training, and ongoing support.

Which tool has better integrations, Smartsheet or Wrike?

Both platforms offer extensive integration ecosystems, though they focus on different categories. Smartsheet integrates well with project management tools, while Wrike connects with project management platforms.

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