Software
Smartsheet vs Confluence
Smartsheet and Confluence are both popular project management tools, but they suit different teams. Smartsheet is best for teams that live in spreadsheets, mixed portfolios, while Confluence is best for documentation and knowledge management.
| Smartsheet | Confluence | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Spreadsheet-based PM | Knowledge / docs |
| Best for | Teams that live in spreadsheets, mixed portfolios | Documentation and knowledge management |
| Pricing | Per-user paid tiers; enterprise options | Free tier; paid per-user |
| In one line | A spreadsheet-style platform that adds Gantt, automation, forms and reporting to a familiar grid. | Atlassian’s team workspace for documentation, decisions and project wikis, tightly linked to Jira. |
The verdict
Choose Smartsheet if your priority is teams that live in spreadsheets, mixed portfolios; choose Confluence if it is documentation and knowledge management. Both are capable — the right pick depends on how your team actually works, so trial your shortlist on a real project.