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Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (41.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$9.00 1 user Per Month
Planview AdaptiveWork
Star Rating
(530)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(21,446)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.00 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Smartsheet excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and customizable sheets that help teams track tasks, deadlines, and resources effectively. Users appreciate how it transforms collaboration and organization within projects.
- Users say that Planview AdaptiveWork offers a high level of customization, allowing it to fit individual organizational needs. Reviewers highlight its rich features for managing various projects, making it a versatile tool for different tasks.
- According to verified reviews, Smartsheet significantly outperforms Planview AdaptiveWork in overall satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score. Users frequently mention the ease of use and quick implementation process, which enhances productivity from the start.
- Reviewers mention that while Planview AdaptiveWork has a wealth of features, some users find it less user-friendly compared to Smartsheet. Feedback indicates that navigating its interface can be more complex, which may hinder quick adoption by new users.
- Users highlight that Smartsheet's real-time updates keep teams aligned and informed, a feature that many find crucial for project tracking. This capability is often contrasted with Planview AdaptiveWork, where users note that tracking ongoing projects can be less seamless.
- G2 reviewers note that while both products serve the mid-market well, Smartsheet has a broader user base and more recent reviews, indicating a more active and satisfied community. This suggests that Smartsheet may be a safer choice for teams looking for reliable support and ongoing improvements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Planview AdaptiveWork
Multiple Plans Available
Contact us for pricing
Smartsheet
Pro
$9.00
1 user Per Month
For people and teams that want to track, share, and manage projects.
Includes:
- Up to 10 editors (paid license required to edit)
- Unlimited free viewers
- Unlimited sheets, reports, and forms
Free Trial
Planview AdaptiveWork
No trial information availableSmartsheet
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
443
8.5
18,143
Ease of Use
7.7
447
8.4
18,386
Ease of Setup
7.3
184
8.3
10,177
Ease of Admin
7.8
185
8.5
7,623
Quality of Support
8.4
372
8.3
14,048
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
181
8.6
7,072
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
444
8.6
17,636
Features by Category
Tasks
9.2
83
|
Verified
8.7
10067
|
Verified
9.0
87
|
Verified
8.8
10070
|
Verified
9.0
48
8.5
9791
|
Verified
9.0
78
|
Verified
8.4
9471
|
Verified
9.0
77
8.1
9275
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.5
82
|
Verified
8.1
9342
|
Verified
8.7
77
8.0
8802
|
Verified
Projects
9.2
82
|
Verified
8.6
9291
|
Verified
9.2
83
|
Verified
8.3
8632
|
Verified
9.1
79
|
Verified
8.2
8748
|
Verified
8.9
76
|
Verified
8.0
8665
|
Verified
9.0
82
|
Verified
8.2
8838
|
Verified
8.9
71
7.6
7602
|
Verified
8.9
76
8.0
8305
|
Verified
9.0
85
|
Verified
8.1
8866
|
Verified
9.0
73
7.8
7844
|
Verified
9.2
74
|
Verified
7.6
7447
|
Verified
8.8
71
|
Verified
7.6
7266
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.9
77
|
Verified
7.6
7742
|
Verified
8.8
77
|
Verified
7.6
7810
|
Verified
9.0
76
|
Verified
8.1
8443
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
9.0
76
|
Verified
7.8
7454
|
Verified
8.9
77
|
Verified
7.7
7563
|
Verified
9.1
84
|
Verified
8.2
8617
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.0
3063
Not enough data
6.1
3047
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
5.6
925
Not enough data
5.9
924
Not enough data
5.7
919
Not enough data
5.7
916
Not enough data
5.7
915
Not enough data
5.6
912
Feature Not Available
5.8
915
Portfolio Management
8.4
110
|
Verified
7.9
4814
8.4
125
|
Verified
8.5
5519
8.4
109
|
Verified
8.0
5000
8.3
95
|
Verified
7.7
4604
Project Management
8.4
140
|
Verified
8.2
5421
8.3
133
|
Verified
8.3
5497
8.3
104
|
Verified
7.7
4624
Resource Management
8.5
124
|
Verified
7.8
4755
8.3
127
|
Verified
7.8
4824
8.1
119
|
Verified
7.9
4774
Data & Analytics
8.2
124
|
Verified
8.0
4985
8.0
126
|
Verified
8.0
5163
8.0
124
|
Verified
8.1
5077
8.1
105
|
Verified
7.5
4447
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management
Not enough data
6.7
2051
Not enough data
7.6
2082
Not enough data
7.9
2060
Not enough data
7.6
2058
Not enough data
7.8
2052
Not enough data
7.6
2052
Not enough data
7.2
2033
Not enough data
7.6
2047
Not enough data
7.5
2035
Not enough data
7.8
2040
Setup
Not enough data
8.3
5156
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
5020
Not enough data
8.5
5392
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
4651
Not enough data
7.5
4366
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
1817
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
5.9
406
Not enough data
5.9
408
Not enough data
5.9
403
Not enough data
5.9
399
Not enough data
5.9
398
Not enough data
5.9
400
Not enough data
6.1
401
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.3
1037
Not enough data
8.7
1226
Not enough data
8.5
1167
Not enough data
8.0
1005
Not enough data
8.6
1166
Not enough data
8.7
1192
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.6
1185
Not enough data
8.9
1236
Not enough data
8.6
1117
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
8.0
882
Not enough data
8.4
1033
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
5.1
43
Not enough data
5.2
45
Not enough data
5.1
45
Not enough data
5.0
45
Other Features
Not enough data
7.9
987
Not enough data
8.3
1015
Task Creation
Not enough data
8.7
7311
Not enough data
8.8
7393
Not enough data
8.3
6926
Not enough data
7.8
6116
Task Management
Not enough data
8.5
7069
Not enough data
8.5
6979
Not enough data
8.1
6638
Not enough data
8.2
6464
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
2414
Not enough data
6.2
2416
Customer Management
8.9
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Management
9.0
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounting
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.4
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
9.1
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.1
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
Analytics
9.0
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
9.2
52
8.5
4249
9.1
51
8.3
4203
9.1
47
8.1
3938
Administration
8.9
48
8.2
4103
9.1
47
8.1
3884
9.2
50
8.8
4101
Project management
9.3
51
8.7
4167
9.2
48
8.2
3895
9.4
50
8.6
4177
9.1
50
8.3
4028
9.3
49
8.4
3946
9.0
50
8.0
3623
9.0
51
8.3
4066
Workload
9.1
50
8.0
3695
9.1
50
8.3
3937
8.9
49
8.0
3739
8.9
47
7.9
3553
Communication & Collaboration
8.9
47
8.1
3723
8.8
46
8.3
3918
9.2
47
8.8
4116
Cost Management
8.7
46
7.7
3428
9.1
48
7.8
3422
8.6
45
7.5
3233
Integration
9.3
39
7.4
3275
9.1
39
7.4
3325
9.1
37
7.4
3356
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.5
1654
Not enough data
6.5
1660
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
5.8
363
Not enough data
6.0
361
Not enough data
5.8
361
Not enough data
5.8
359
Communication
Not enough data
7.2
5664
Not enough data
7.6
6046
Not enough data
7.5
5802
Not enough data
7.7
5828
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content & Documents
Not enough data
8.4
7184
Not enough data
8.4
7125
Not enough data
8.0
6871
Not enough data
7.8
6096
Controls
Not enough data
8.0
6468
Not enough data
7.6
5487
Not enough data
8.2
6801
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
6084
Project Management
Not enough data
8.8
7424
Not enough data
8.7
7297
Not enough data
8.6
7162
Not enough data
7.9
6148
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
8.4
6558
Not enough data
8.5
6738
Not enough data
8.4
6630
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
2273
Not enough data
6.3
2277
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
5.7
427
Not enough data
5.6
428
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Planview AdaptiveWork and Smartsheet are categorized as Project and Portfolio Management, Project Management, and Work Management
Unique Categories
Planview AdaptiveWork is categorized as Professional Services Automation
Smartsheet is categorized as Project Collaboration, Marketing Calendar, Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Workflow Management, and Task Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Planview AdaptiveWork
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Smartsheet
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Computer Software
12.5%
Marketing and Advertising
8.6%
Financial Services
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
2.9%
Other
56.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.6%
Construction
7.2%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Computer Software
4.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.6%
Other
70.7%
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3 Comments
DA
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2 Comments
AS
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2 Comments
DG
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57 Comments
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