# Microsoft Excel vs Smartsheet Comparison


| | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 3,189 | 22,744 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (34.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (41.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $9.00 1 user Per Month | 

---
## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Excel

Pros:
- Ease of Use (133 reviews)
- Data Analysis (89 reviews)

Cons:
- Formula Complexity (47 reviews)
- Learning Curve (46 reviews)

### Smartsheet

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2831 reviews)
- Project Management (2212 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (1453 reviews)
- Missing Features (1197 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (2660 reviews) | 8.5 (19024 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (2709 reviews) | 8.4 (19304 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (732 reviews) | 8.3 (10989 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (327 reviews) | 8.5 (8248 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (2132 reviews) | 8.3 (14716 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (313 reviews) | 8.6 (7694 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (2557 reviews) | 8.6 (18379 reviews) | 

---
## Pricing

### Microsoft Excel

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Smartsheet

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pro

Price: $9.00 1 user Per Month

Description: For people and teams that want to track, share, and manage projects.

Includes:

Key Features:
- 1-10 Members, unlimited Contributors
- Unlimited free Contributors
- Gantt, table, board, and calendar view

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Collaboration & Productivity

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smartsheet** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do List** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brainstorming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real Time Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions/Forums** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Project Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smartsheet** | 8.1/10 | 11730 |

#### Tasks

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10258 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Due Dates** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10274 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Task Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9903 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **To-Do Lists** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9586 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9352 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mass Updates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | 8.2 (9394 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Recurring Tasks** | Not enough data | 8.0 (8846 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 

#### Projects

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Planning** | Not enough data | 8.6 (9422 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Project Map** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8697 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **GANTT** | Not enough data | 8.2 (8842 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Calendar View** | Not enough data | 8.0 (8732 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.2 (9092 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Project Budgeting** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7638 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.0 (8386 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8947 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Critical Path** | Not enough data | 7.8 (7861 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time & Expense** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7481 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Methodologies** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7284 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Project Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bug Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Milestone Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
| **Agile Methodologies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sprint Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Release Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Projects** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Department/Project** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gantt/Timeline View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Percent-Complete Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Project Tracking** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Goal Setting/Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traditional Methodologies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traditional Methodologies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Definiton** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7755 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Capacity** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7837 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8503 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Planning/Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project Monitoring

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Baselining / KPIs** | Not enough data | 7.8 (7499 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | 7.7 (7595 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.2 (8903 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.1 (3091 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.1 (3063 reviews) | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 5.6 (944 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 5.9 (938 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 5.9 (1023 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 5.7 (924 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 5.7 (926 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 5.6 (924 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 5.8 (924 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Backlog Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Retrospectives Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supports Scrum** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Kanban Board** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Request Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Charting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Projections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Workflow** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Deadline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Template Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Negative Feedback Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budget Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Requirements Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Release Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For IT Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Roadmapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portfolio Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Testing/QA Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web-based Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Idea Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Availability Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Productivity Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Key Performance Indicators** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Diagram** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Clock** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Daily Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roadmapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Iteration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Timeline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **KPI Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Small Businesses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Project and Portfolio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smartsheet** | 7.8/10 | 6289 |

#### Portfolio Management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Portfolio Types** | Not enough data | 7.9 (4818 reviews) | 
| **Planning** | Not enough data | 8.5 (5551 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | 8.1 (5007 reviews) | 
| **Portfolio Mix** | Not enough data | 7.7 (4605 reviews) | 
| **Resource Allocation & Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | 8.2 (5431 reviews) | 
| **Priorities** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5509 reviews) | 
| **Lean Management** | Not enough data | 7.7 (4630 reviews) | 
| **Deadline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Definition** | Not enough data | 7.8 (4756 reviews) | 
| **Allocation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (4828 reviews) | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | 7.9 (4783 reviews) | 

#### Data & Analytics

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (5004 reviews) | 
| **Visualizations** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5181 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.2 (5079 reviews) | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.5 (4449 reviews) | 

#### Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Simulation** | Not enough data | 6.7 (2052 reviews) | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | 7.6 (2086 reviews) | 
| **Planning** | Not enough data | 7.9 (2070 reviews) | 
| **Objectives** | Not enough data | 7.6 (2060 reviews) | 
| **Visiblity** | Not enough data | 7.8 (2056 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | 7.6 (2056 reviews) | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | 7.2 (2037 reviews) | 
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | 7.6 (2049 reviews) | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | 7.5 (2037 reviews) | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | 7.8 (2045 reviews) | 
| **Timesheet Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requirements Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ROI Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portfolio Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting/Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Kanban Board** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Projections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Demand Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gantt/Timeline View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Agile Methodologies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workflow Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smartsheet** | 6.8/10 | 5946 |

#### Setup

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activities** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5186 reviews) | 
| **Flows** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | 8.1 (5034 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.5 (5444 reviews) | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Updates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | 8.1 (4679 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (4377 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.3 (1822 reviews) | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Workflow Management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 5.9 (410 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 6.0 (412 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 5.9 (407 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 5.9 (403 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 5.9 (402 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 5.9 (403 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 6.2 (409 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rules-Based Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forms Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **No-Code** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphical Workflow Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Spreadsheets

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Excel** | 9.0/10 | 1737 |
| **Smartsheet** | N/A | N/A |

#### Calculating

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Functions** | 9.4 (1636 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auto Recalculation** | 9.2 (1528 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Insights

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Charts and Graphs** | 9.1 (1564 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tables** | 9.4 (1592 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Editing

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | 8.7 (1434 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborative Editing** | 8.4 (1398 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Filtering** | 9.2 (1515 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Addons** | 8.7 (1289 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi Device Functionality** | 8.8 (1369 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Importing and Exporting** | 9.1 (1500 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Autosave** | 9.1 (1518 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Formula Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Tabulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Full Text Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Format Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Charting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Functions/Calculations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **What-if Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smartsheet** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Centralized platform** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Workflow** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Reporting and analytics** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Marketing Calendar

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smartsheet** | 7.6/10 | 1398 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drag & Drop Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (1040 reviews) | 
| **Project and Task Lists Organization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1231 reviews) | 
| **Project Templates** | Not enough data | 8.5 (1173 reviews) | 
| **Budgeting and Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (1006 reviews) | 
| **Team Member Roles** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1172 reviews) | 
| **Automated Alerts and Notficiations** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1197 reviews) | 
| **To-Do List** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Planning

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Organization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1186 reviews) | 
| **Task Assignment** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1245 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Channel Marketing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1119 reviews) | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing Campaign Performance

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance and ROI Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.0 (884 reviews) | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.4 (1036 reviews) | 
| **Project Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal Setting/Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 5.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 5.3 (46 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 5.2 (46 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 5.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Task Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Media Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Campaign Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Other Features

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.9 (991 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (1016 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deadline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roadmapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spend Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gantt/Timeline View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Projections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting/Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Task Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smartsheet** | 7.9/10 | 8025 |

#### Task Creation

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | Not enough data | 8.7 (7344 reviews) | 
| **Due Dates** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7427 reviews) | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6940 reviews) | 
| **Mass Updates** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6127 reviews) | 

#### Task Management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Task Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.5 (7090 reviews) | 
| **To-Do Lists** | Not enough data | 8.5 (6998 reviews) | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6640 reviews) | 
| **Recurring Tasks** | Not enough data | 8.2 (6475 reviews) | 
| **Project Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.2 (2417 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.2 (2419 reviews) | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gantt/Timeline View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spreadsheet View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email-to-Task Conversion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sub-Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deadline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dependency Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Board View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Work Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smartsheet** | 7.8/10 | 4724 |

#### Automation

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.5 (4290 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (4226 reviews) | 
| **Data repository** | Not enough data | 8.2 (3969 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | 8.2 (4126 reviews) | 
| **Procedures** | Not enough data | 8.1 (3898 reviews) | 
| **Remote Work** | Not enough data | 8.8 (4128 reviews) | 

#### Project management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Task Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (4192 reviews) | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | 8.2 (3907 reviews) | 
| **Planning** | Not enough data | 8.6 (4199 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.3 (4050 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.4 (3966 reviews) | 
| **Critical Path** | Not enough data | 8.0 (3631 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.3 (4091 reviews) | 

#### Workload

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (3704 reviews) | 
| **Workspace** | Not enough data | 8.3 (3960 reviews) | 
| **Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (3746 reviews) | 
| **Insights** | Not enough data | 7.9 (3562 reviews) | 

#### Communication & Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Communication Channels** | Not enough data | 8.1 (3731 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (3936 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (4143 reviews) | 

#### Cost Management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Project Budgeting** | Not enough data | 7.7 (3438 reviews) | 
| **Time & Expense** | Not enough data | 7.8 (3431 reviews) | 
| **Profitability** | Not enough data | 7.5 (3239 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Front Office** | Not enough data | 7.4 (3283 reviews) | 
| **Back Office** | Not enough data | 7.4 (3331 reviews) | 
| **External data** | Not enough data | 7.4 (3365 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.5 (1658 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.6 (1665 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Work Management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 5.9 (368 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 6.1 (371 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 5.9 (367 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 5.9 (364 reviews) | 

### Project Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Excel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smartsheet** | 7.7/10 | 8251 |

#### Communication

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Chat** | Not enough data | 7.2 (5673 reviews) | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | 7.6 (6056 reviews) | 
| **External** | Not enough data | 7.5 (5813 reviews) | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5838 reviews) | 
| **Announcements** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Content & Documents

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (7205 reviews) | 
| **Notes** | Not enough data | 8.4 (7141 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | 8.0 (6880 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6105 reviews) | 

#### Controls

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Views** | Not enough data | 8.0 (6480 reviews) | 
| **Followers** | Not enough data | 7.6 (5492 reviews) | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | 8.2 (6821 reviews) | 
| **Calendars** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Public Sharing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (6096 reviews) | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7446 reviews) | 
| **Planning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (7311 reviews) | 
| **Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7185 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 7.9 (6160 reviews) | 

#### Remote Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | 8.4 (6570 reviews) | 
| **Accountability** | Not enough data | 8.5 (6751 reviews) | 
| **Connectivity** | Not enough data | 8.4 (6639 reviews) | 
| **Offline Mode** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.3 (2281 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.3 (2286 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 5.7 (435 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 5.6 (436 reviews) | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Microsoft Excel (1):** [Spreadsheets Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spreadsheets)

**Unique to Smartsheet (8):** [Project Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-collaboration), [Work Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/work-management), [Marketing Calendar  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-calendar), [Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/privacy-impact-assessment-pia), [Workflow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workflow-management), [Project and Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-and-portfolio-management), [Task Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/task-management-software), [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Excel | Smartsheet | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 32.6% | 33.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.8% | 41.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 32.7% | 25.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Excel

- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.4%
- **Computer Software:** 5.7%
- **Accounting:** 4.9%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.4%
- **Education Management:** 3.3%
- **Higher Education:** 3.1%
- **Construction:** 2.2%
- **Retail:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 57.2%

#### Smartsheet

- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.5%
- **Construction:** 7.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.5%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.8%
- **Financial Services:** 2.5%
- **Biotechnology:** 2.4%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 58.1%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft Excel

- [Apple Numbers](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-numbers/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [Zoho Sheet](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-sheet/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (162 reviews)
- [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48203 reviews)
- [WPS Spreadsheets](https://www.g2.com/products/wps-spreadsheets/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [LibreOffice Calc](https://www.g2.com/products/libreoffice-calc/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [Rows](https://www.g2.com/products/rows/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [MobiOffice](https://www.g2.com/products/mobioffice/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [ONLYOFFICE Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/onlyoffice-workspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (66 reviews)
- [LibreOffice](https://www.g2.com/products/libreoffice/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (271 reviews)
- [Apache OpenOffice Calc](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-openoffice-calc/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (18 reviews)

### Alternatives to Smartsheet

- [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (17200 reviews)
- [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (14199 reviews)
- [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4538 reviews)
- [Asana](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13945 reviews)
- [Teamwork.com](https://www.g2.com/products/teamwork-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1214 reviews)
- [Basecamp](https://www.g2.com/products/basecamp/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (5487 reviews)
- [Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1627 reviews)
- [Workfront](https://www.g2.com/products/workfront/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1234 reviews)
- [Zoho Projects](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-projects/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (566 reviews)
- [GanttPRO](https://www.g2.com/products/ganttpro-ganttpro/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (588 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Excel

- Title: [What are some advanced techniques professionals are using in Microsoft Excel to analyze and visualize data?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-some-advanced-techniques-professionals-are-using-in-microsoft-excel-to-analyze-and-visualize-data) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Pivot tables and pivot charts.
Conditional formatting.
Remove duplicates.
XLOOKUP.
IFERROR.
MATCH.
COUNTBLANK.
DAYS and NETWORKDAYS."
- Title: [What is Microsoft Excel used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-excel-used-for) — 4 comments, 5 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft excel is used to populate data in tables and make analysis and storage easier"
- Title: [Which one of them is a feature of MS Excel?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-one-of-them-is-a-feature-of-ms-excel) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Conditional formatting, lookup, match, pivot tables, charts and graph, filter."
- Title: [What is Microsoft Excel features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-excel-features) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Excel allows the user to create spreadsheets, charts, tables, etc. to transpose information into a quantifiable document."
- Title: [Are there video tutorials to be shown to kids?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-there-video-tutorials-to-be-shown-to-kids) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can find some Excel training videos aimed at kids on YouTube.  Here is a link to one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVYzls5xX_A"

### Smartsheet

- Title: [What can smartsheet be used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-smartsheet-be-used-for) — 57 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It has a wide range of functionalities for project management or even asset management. "
- Title: [Why is smartsheet bad?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-is-smartsheet-bad) — 34 comments
  > **Top comment:** "This is a question that begs more context. What are you looking to have that Smartsheet does not provide? Conversely, anytime you choose a tool, you need to..."
- Title: [Can I use smartsheet for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-smartsheet-for-free) — 10 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, the basic functionality works for free. "
- Title: [Is smartsheet good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-smartsheet-good) — 9 comments, 7 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "No, Smartsheet is GREAT!!!  Far exceeds anything Excel can do!!!!!"
- Title: [Will there be document capability in the future?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/will-there-be-document-capability-in-the-future) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can add any Word docs or Excel spreadsheets as attachments to your worksheet instead of at a line level.  Click the paperclip on the far right side of..."

---
**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-excel-vs-smartsheet)