Smartsheet wins for operations and pmo teams who think in spreadsheets but need .
Smartsheet has a 4.1 rating vs 4.0 for Wrike. Wrike is the better pick if you need marketing and creative teams needing proofing, approvals, and resource managemen.
Performance overview
Smartsheet
Wrike
Overall
4.14.0
Ease of use
4.64.0
Value for money
3.94.5
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Smartsheet
★ Winner
Wrike
Rating
★ 4.1 (198)
★ 4.0 (178)
Starting price
$9/user/mo (Pro)
$9.80/user/mo (Team)
Free tier
Choose based on your needs
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
Choose Wrike if...
Best for
Marketing and creative teams needing proofing, approvals, and resource management at enterprise scale.
Proofing and approval workflows are best-in-class for creative teams
Cross-tagging eliminates duplicate tasks across projects