Project management · Head to head
Asana vs Smartsheet: which is better?
Short answer
Smartsheet costs less in the first year ($659.40 vs $540 for 5 users). Pick Asana for cross-team work tracking; pick Smartsheet for spreadsheet-style project and portfolio work.
| Fact | Asana | Smartsheet | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Cross-team work tracking | Spreadsheet-style project and portfolio work | — |
| Free plan | Yes, Personal plan | No | Asana |
| Entry plan | Starter: $10.99 / seat / mo | Pro: $9 / seat / mo | Smartsheet |
| Mid plan | Advanced: $24.99 / seat / mo | Business: $19 / seat / mo | Smartsheet |
| Top plan | Advanced: $24.99 / seat / mo | Business: $19 / seat / mo | Smartsheet |
| 1st year, 5 users | $659.40 | $540 | Smartsheet |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Tie |
Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.
Which is cheaper, Asana or Smartsheet?
Smartsheet costs less in the first year ($659.40 vs $540 for 5 users).
| 1st year, 5 users | Asana | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $659.40 | $540 |
| Mid | $1,499.40 | $1,140 |
| Top | $1,499.40 | $1,140 |
Which has the better free plan, Asana or Smartsheet?
Asana: Yes, Personal plan.
Should you pick Asana or Smartsheet?
Pick Asana if
- you want cross-team work tracking
- the free plan is enough (Personal plan)
Pick Smartsheet if
- you want spreadsheet-style project and portfolio work
- you can pay $9 / seat / mo from day one
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Asana pricing | asana.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Smartsheet pricing | smartsheet.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare