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monday.com vs Smartsheet

monday.com and Smartsheet are both popular project management tools, but they suit different teams. monday.com is best for small–mid teams wanting visual, customisable boards, while Smartsheet is best for teams that live in spreadsheets, mixed portfolios.

monday.comSmartsheet
CategoryWork OSSpreadsheet-based PM
Best forSmall–mid teams wanting visual, customisable boardsTeams that live in spreadsheets, mixed portfolios
PricingPer-seat tiers; minimum seat counts on some plansPer-user paid tiers; enterprise options
In one lineA colourful, highly customisable "Work OS" built on flexible boards that adapt to almost any workflow.A spreadsheet-style platform that adds Gantt, automation, forms and reporting to a familiar grid.

The verdict

Choose monday.com if your priority is small–mid teams wanting visual, customisable boards; choose Smartsheet if it is teams that live in spreadsheets, mixed portfolios. Both are capable — the right pick depends on how your team actually works, so trial your shortlist on a real project.

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