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★ Winner
Linear
Project Management
★ 4.7
rating
$8/user/mo (Basic)
starts at
Free
tier
VS
Smartsheet
Project Management
★ 4.1
rating
$9/user/mo (Pro)
Quick verdict
Linear wins for software engineering teams who want fast, beautiful issue tr.
Linear has a 4.7 rating vs 4.1 for Smartsheet. Smartsheet is the better pick if you need operations and pmo teams who think in spreadsheets but need project management f.
Performance overview
Linear
Smartsheet
Overall
4.74.1
Ease of use
4.44.6
Value for money
4.93.9
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose Linear if...
Best for
Software engineering teams who want fast, beautiful issue tracking without Jira overhead.
Fastest project management UI — every action feels instant
Beautiful, minimal design that engineers love
Choose Smartsheet if...
Best for
Operations and PMO teams who think in spreadsheets but need project management features.
Familiar spreadsheet interface minimizes learning curve for Excel users
Strong automation and cross-sheet formula capabilities