Smartsheet vs Teamwork — Which One Wins?
Pick Smartsheet if: Teams that live in spreadsheets but need real project management features layered on top
Pick Teamwork if: Agencies and client services teams that need billable time tracking baked into project management
Our take: Smartsheet for simplicity, Teamwork for power users.
| Smartsheet | Teamwork | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | No free plan (30-day trial) | Pro $9/user/mo | Free for up to 5 users | Deliver $13.99/user/mo |
| Features | Spreadsheet-style project management, Gantt, card, and calendar views, Automated workflows, Resource management, Dashboards and reports | Client-facing project views, Time tracking and billing, Workload and profitability reporting, Task dependencies and milestones, Built-in chat |
| Best for | Teams that live in spreadsheets but need real project management features layered on top | Agencies and client services teams that need billable time tracking baked into project management |
| Learning Curve | Medium | Medium |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Smartsheet stands out with Spreadsheet-style project management and Gantt, card, and calendar views. Teamwork counters with Client-facing project views and Time tracking and billing.
Smartsheet's Achilles heel: it’s a spreadsheet pretending to be a pm tool — power users love it, everyone else gets confused. Teamwork's: the interface feels enterprise-heavy for small teams — too many menus for simple projects. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value spreadsheet-style project management and teams that live in, go with Smartsheet. If agencies and client services matters more, Teamwork is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.