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Share [ Export ](/compare/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/smartsheet/export.csv) MS ProjectSmartsheet[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** [ 4/5(1,627) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews#reviews) **Smartsheet** [ 4.4/5(22,768) ](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** **$10.00** · Planner Plan 1 **Smartsheet** Free Trial **$9.00** 1 user Per Month · Pro **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 3 months Based on 75 responses **Smartsheet** 2 monthsFaster Based on 260 responses Return on Investment **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 15 months Based on 50 responses **Smartsheet** 10 months5 months sooner Based on 217 responses Perceived Cost **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** $$$$$ **Smartsheet** $$$$$ Average Discount **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 13%5% more **Smartsheet** 8% ![Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1500313790/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management.svg "Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management") ![Smartsheet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545251244/smartsheet.svg "Smartsheet") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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Pros & Cons **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** [ Project Management (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1589744&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Project Tracking (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1589211&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Limited Customization (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1589035&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ High Complexity (4) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1589341&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Smartsheet** [ Ease of Use (2831) ](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1710437&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Project Management (2212) 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screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/12619/uploads_2F53f7e6a2-05f3-4001-8c84-f13bfd0bfae1_2FMicrosoft_Project2.jpeg) **Smartsheet** ![Smartsheet screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/168394/lodestar-resource-management-build-team.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 8.3 8.31,449 **Smartsheet** 8.5 8.519,027 Ease of Use **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 7.3 7.31,455 **Smartsheet** 8.4 8.419,325 Ease of Setup **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 7.5 7.5491 **Smartsheet** 8.3 8.310,992 Ease of Admin **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 7.6 7.6456 **Smartsheet** 8.5 8.58,251 Quality of Support **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 7.6 7.61,145 **Smartsheet** 8.3 8.314,733 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 7.9 7.9426 **Smartsheet** 8.6 8.67,697 Product Direction (% positive) **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** 6.6 6.61,430 **Smartsheet** 8.6 8.618,381 Features Project Management[Hide 144 FeaturesShow 144 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.3 94 8.1 11,749 Tasks Creation & Assignment 8.6 82 | Verified 8.7(won by 0.1) 10259 | Verified Due Dates 8.7 86 | Verified 8.8(won by 0.1) 10274 | Verified Task Prioritization 8.6(won by 0.1) 83 | Verified 8.5 9903 | Verified To-Do Lists 8.4 82 | Verified 8.5(won by 0.1) 9586 | Verified Drag & Drop 8.0 79 | Verified 8.2(won by 0.2) 9394 | Verified Dependencies Feature Not Available 8.1(won by default) 9354 | Verified Mass Updates 8.0(won by default) 45 Feature Not Available Recurring Tasks Feature Not Available 8.0(won by default) 8846 | Verified Real-Time Updates Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 15 Projects Planning 8.8(won by 0.2) 84 | Verified 8.6 9425 | Verified Project Map 8.7(won by 0.4) 82 | Verified 8.3 8697 | Verified GANTT 8.7(won by 0.5) 85 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 8844 | Verified Calendar View 8.6(won by 0.6) 82 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.0 8733 | Verified Views 8.4(won by 0.2) 80 | Verified 8.2 9098 | Verified Project Budgeting 8.4(won by 0.8) 75 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.6 7639 | Verified Issue Tracking 8.0(tied score) 72 | Verified 8.0(tied score) 8386 | Verified Templates 7.9 78 | Verified 8.1(won by 0.2) 8947 | Verified Time & Expense 8.1(won by 0.5) 77 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.6 7481 | Verified Methodologies 8.3(won by 0.7) 76 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.6 7284 | Verified Critical Path Feature Not Available 7.8(won by default) 7862 | Verified Task Progress Tracking Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 6 Project Tracking Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 10 Status Tracking Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 5 Progress Tracking Not enough data 10.0(won by default) 6 Multiple Projects Not enough data 9.6(won by default) 8 Reporting/Project Tracking Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 8 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 Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data 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 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 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 Resource Definiton 8.4(won by 0.8) 78 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.6 7755 | Verified Capacity 8.3(won by 0.7) 75 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.6 7837 | Verified Scheduling 8.8(won by 0.7) 81 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.1 8503 | Verified Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Project Planning/Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Project Monitoring Baselining / KPIs 8.6(won by 0.8) 72 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.8 7499 | Verified Resource Allocation 8.4(won by 0.7) 78 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.7 7595 | Verified Activity Dashboard 8.3(won by 0.1) 76 | Verified 8.2 8907 | Verified Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation 6.9(won by 0.8) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 6.1 3092 AI Text Summarization 6.4(won by 0.3) 6 6.1 3064 Generative AI Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 10 Agentic AI - Project Management Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 5.6(won by default) 944 Multi-step Planning Not enough data 5.9(won by default) 938 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 5.9(won by default) 1022 Adaptive Learning Not enough data 5.7(won by default) 924 Natural Language Interaction Not enough data 5.7(won by default) 926 Proactive Assistance Not enough data 5.6(won by default) 924 Decision Making Not enough data 5.8(won by default) 924 Third-Party Integrations Not enough data 6.3(won by default) 5 File Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Task Management Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 5 Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data 7.0(won by default) 5 Collaboration Tools Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 12 Project Workflow Not enough data 9.5(won by default) 7 Alerts/Notifications Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 8 Reporting & Statistics Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 16 Customizable Fields Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 6 Workflow Management Not enough data 9.4(won by default) 12 Real-Time Notifications Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 5 Project Management Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 5 Customizable Reports Not enough data 7.0(won by default) 5 Backlog Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Retrospectives Management 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 Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Deadline Management Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Resource Management Not enough data Not enough data 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 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 Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Visualization 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[Hide 66 FeaturesShow 66 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 100 7.9 6,297 Portfolio Management Portfolio Types 8.6(won by 0.7) 74 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 4818 Planning 9.2(won by 0.7) 80 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.5 5551 Alignment 8.9(won by 0.8) 77 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.1 5007 Portfolio Mix 8.7(won by 1.0) 71 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.7 4605 Resource Allocation & Planning Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Dependencies 9.1(won by 0.9) 82 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 5431 Priorities 9.1(won by 0.8) 80 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 5509 Lean Management 8.6(won by 0.9) 73 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.7 4630 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 Definition 8.7(won by 0.9) 85 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.8 4756 Allocation 8.8(won by 0.9) 84 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 4828 Optimization 8.6(won by 0.7) 81 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 4783 Data & Analytics Data Consolidation 8.7(won by 0.6) 80 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.1 5007 Visualizations 8.9(won by 0.9) 80 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.0 5186 Performance 8.8(won by 0.6) 81 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 5079 Risk Analysis 8.5(won by 1.0) 78 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.5 4449 Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management Visiblity 9.7(won by 1.9) 5 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.8 2057 Simulation Not enough data 6.7(won by default) 2052 Tracking Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 2086 Planning Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 2070 Objectives Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 2060 Alignment Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 2056 Risk Management Not enough data 7.2(won by default) 2037 Implementation Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 2049 Optimization Not enough data 7.5(won by default) 2037 Prioritization Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 2045 Workflow Management Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 7 Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data 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 Dashboard Not enough data 10.0(won by default) 6 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 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[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 7.0 5,950 Setup Activities Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 5186 Dependencies Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 5034 Notifications Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 5444 Business Process Automation Not enough data 9.8(won by default) 7 Flows Not enough data Feature Not Available Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Management Audit Trail Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 4679 Integration Not enough data 7.5(won by default) 4377 Updates Not enough data Feature Not Available Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data 6.3(won by default) 1822 Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Workflow Management Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 5.9(won by default) 410 Multi-step Planning Not enough data 6.0(won by default) 412 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 5.9(won by default) 407 Adaptive Learning Not enough data 5.9(won by default) 403 Natural Language Interaction Not enough data 5.9(won by default) 402 Proactive Assistance Not enough data 5.9(won by default) 403 Decision Making Not enough data 6.2(won by default) 409 Additional Functionality 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 Marketing Calendar[Hide 64 FeaturesShow 64 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 7.6 1,398 Platform Basics Drag & Drop Scheduling Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 1040 Project and Task Lists Organization Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 1231 Project Templates Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 1173 Budgeting and Cost Estimation Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 1006 Team Member Roles Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 1172 Automated Alerts and Notficiations Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 1197 To-Do List Not enough data Not enough data Content Planning Content Organization Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 1186 Task Assignment Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 1245 Multi-Channel Marketing Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 1119 Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Campaign Performance Performance and ROI Tracking Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 884 Activity Tracking Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 1036 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 Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 5.1(won by default) 43 Multi-step Planning Not enough data 5.3(won by default) 46 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 5.2(won by default) 46 Proactive Assistance Not enough data 5.1(won by default) 46 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 Integrations Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 991 Reporting Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 1016 Additional Functionality 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[Hide 44 FeaturesShow 44 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 7.9 8,028 Task Creation Creation & Assignment Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 7344 Due Dates Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 7427 Drag & Drop Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 6940 Mass Updates Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 6127 Task Management Task Prioritization Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 7090 To-Do Lists Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 6998 Dependencies Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 6640 Recurring Tasks Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 6475 Project Templates Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data 6.2(won by default) 2417 AI Text Summarization Not enough data 6.2(won by default) 2419 Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality 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[Hide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 7.7 4,730 Automation Workflows Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 4290 Customization Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 4226 Data repository Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 3971 Administration Permissions Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 4127 Procedures Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 3898 Remote Work Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 4128 Project management Task Prioritization Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 4192 Dependencies Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 3907 Planning Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 4199 Views Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 4051 Scheduling Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 3966 Critical Path Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 3631 Dashboards Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 4093 Workload Resource Allocation Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 3704 Workspace Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 3961 Configuration Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 3746 Insights Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 3562 Communication & Collaboration Communication Channels Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 3731 Document Management Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 3936 Collaboration Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 4144 Cost Management Project Budgeting Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 3438 Time & Expense Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 3431 Profitability Not enough data 7.5(won by default) 3239 Integration Front Office Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 3283 Back Office Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 3331 External data Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 3365 Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data 6.5(won by default) 1659 AI Text Summarization Not enough data 6.6(won by default) 1665 Agentic AI - 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Management")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 25.2% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 28.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 46.7% [![Smartsheet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545251244/smartsheet.svg "Smartsheet")](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews) Smartsheet Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 33.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 41.3% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 25.1% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 25.2% 33.6% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 28.1% 41.3% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 46.7% 25.1% Reviewers' Industry [![Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1500313790/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management.svg "Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management Information 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MS Project is distinguished by its deep integration with the Microsoft ecosystem and advanced project management features, while Smartsheet stands out for its ease of use and higher reviewer satisfaction scores. | [MS Project](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) | [Smartsheet](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.0/5 (1,627 reviews) | 4.4/5 (22,707 reviews) | | Enterprise | Mid-Market | | 7.5 | 8.3 | | 7.6 | 8.3 | | Project Management (9 all-time mentions) | — | ### How do the pricing models of MS Project and Smartsheet compare? Smartsheet is rated as the stronger value by reviewers, with a higher satisfaction score on price and cost-related dimensions. - **MS Project:** Reviewers frequently cite the cost as a trade-off, noting that it is considered expensive, especially for small organizations, and operates on a subscription basis. - **Smartsheet:** Reviewers describe Smartsheet as offering good ROI, with value tied to its ease of use and automation features, though some mention that per-user pricing can add up for larger teams. - **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews mention switching to Smartsheet for its centralized project tracking and automation, while cost and ease of use are cited as key factors. ### What are the best alternatives to MS Project and Smartsheet? The top 3 alternatives to MS Project and Smartsheet are monday AI Work Platform, ClickUp, and Asana. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MS Project](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) | 4.0/5 (1,627 reviews) | Enterprise | Cost is a frequent trade-off, especially for small organizations | Project Management (9 all-time mentions) | | [Smartsheet](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews) | 4.4/5 (22,707 reviews) | Mid-Market | Good ROI, but per-user pricing can add up for larger teams | Ease of use and automation features | | [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews) | 4.7/5 (17,144 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — | | [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,719 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — | ### Which Project and Portfolio Management features should I prioritize when comparing MS Project and Smartsheet? Buyers should prioritize ease of use, integrations, automation, tracking, and resource management when comparing MS Project and Smartsheet. - **Ease of Use:** MS Project 7.3, Smartsheet 8.4 - **Integrations:** Smartsheet is frequently cited for integrations with Jira (269 all-time mentions), Confluence (28), and Microsoft 365 (26); MS Project is noted for integration with the Microsoft suite (3 all-time mentions). - **Automation:** Smartsheet reviewers highlight automation features as a key benefit, with many citing time savings and streamlined workflows. - **Tracking:** Project Tracking is cited in 6 all-time MS Project reviews; Smartsheet reviewers frequently mention centralized tracking and real-time dashboards. - **Resource Management:** Resource Management is cited in 7 all-time MS Project reviews; Smartsheet reviewers mention capacity planning and workload management as strengths. ### What are the pros and cons of MS Project vs Smartsheet? MS Project's headline strength is advanced project management and integration with Microsoft tools, while Smartsheet's is ease of use and automation. - **MS Project strengths:** Project Management (9 all-time mentions), Resource Management (7), Project Tracking (6), Easy Integration (3), Report Generation (3), Task Tracking (3), Time Tracking (3), User-Friendly (3), User Interface (3), Visibility (3), Communication (2), Efficiency (2). - **MS Project trade-offs:** Limited Customization (5 all-time mentions), High Complexity (4), Learning Curve (3), Budgeting/Accounting Issues (2). - **Smartsheet strengths:** Reviewers highlight ease of use, automation, centralized tracking, and real-time dashboards as key benefits. - **Smartsheet trade-offs:** Learning Curve (1,183 all-time mentions), Missing Features (899), Complexity (302), Time-Consumption (254), Lack of Integration (219), File Management (179), Export Issues (131), Complex Functions (127), Formatting Issues (101), Data Inaccuracy (98), Change Adjustments (82), Data Loss (68), Lack of Summary Features (23). ### Is MS Project or Smartsheet better for small businesses? Smartsheet is the better fit for small businesses, as reflected by its largest segment and reviewer sentiment. - **MS Project:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note the product is powerful but often too complex and costly for small organizations. - **Smartsheet:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with many reviewers describing it as intuitive, easy to adopt, and scalable for smaller teams. ### Which Project and Portfolio Management platform has better integrations? Smartsheet is favored by reviewers for integrations, especially with third-party tools. - **MS Project:** Reviewers highlight integration with the Microsoft suite, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Power BI (3 all-time mentions). - **Smartsheet:** 269+ G2 reviews mention its Jira integration, 28 mention Confluence, and 26 mention Microsoft 365. ### How do MS Project and Smartsheet compare on customer support? Smartsheet scores higher on Quality of Support, with a 0.7-point advantage over MS Project (8.3 vs 7.6). - **MS Project:** Reviewers describe support as reliable but sometimes slow and complex, especially for onboarding and new users. - **Smartsheet:** Reviewers frequently mention helpful support resources, responsive staff, and a positive onboarding experience, though some note delays for complex issues. ### Which is easier to implement, MS Project or Smartsheet? Smartsheet is rated easier to implement, with a 0.8-point higher Ease of Setup score than MS Project (8.3 vs 7.5). - **MS Project:** Reviewers often cite a steep learning curve and complex onboarding, especially for those without prior project management tool experience. - **Smartsheet:** Reviewers describe the setup process as straightforward and intuitive, with many noting quick adoption and easy configuration for teams. ### Which product has better Tracking? Smartsheet is favored for Tracking, with higher reviewer satisfaction and frequent mentions of centralized tracking and real-time dashboards. - **MS Project:** Project Tracking is cited in 6 all-time reviews; reviewers highlight Gantt charts, timeline features, and milestone tracking. - **Smartsheet:** Reviewers frequently mention centralized tracking, real-time dashboards, and visual time tracking as key benefits, with high satisfaction reflected in its 8.4 Ease of Use score. 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