Comparison
Smartsheet vs Trello
Scored side by side on project-management, using the same criteria we apply across the category.
Smartsheet
Spreadsheet-driven work management aimed at construction, manufacturing and enterprise PMOs.
4.2(6,700)$9 per user / month
Scored side by side
Speed and UX
Smartsheet
3.2
Trello
4.6
Workflow flexibility
Smartsheet
4.2
Trello
2.8
Reporting depth
Smartsheet
4.6
Trello
2.2
Integrations
Smartsheet
3.9
Trello
3.9
Admin controls
Smartsheet
4.5
Trello
3.1
Value for money
Smartsheet
3.5
Trello
4.7
Smartsheet verdict
The right answer for schedule-driven enterprise programmes; the wrong one for product teams.
- Serious critical-path and resource scheduling
- Familiar to spreadsheet-native organisations
- Strong governance for large programmes
Trello verdict
Ideal for small, self-contained workflows. Plan to migrate once you need dependencies or cross-team reporting.
- Immediate to learn with no training required
- Generous free tier
- Butler automation is genuinely capable