Compare Productive and Smartsheet 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (41.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00 Per Month
$9.00 1 user Per Month
Productive
Star Rating
(65)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSmartsheet
Star Rating
(21,447)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 collaboration features, with users appreciating its real-time updates and intuitive drag-and-drop functionality for task management. This flexibility allows teams to stay organized and aligned, making it a preferred choice for project tracking.
- Users say Productive stands out for its robust budgeting and financial tracking capabilities. Reviewers highlight how it provides clear visibility into project budgets, helping teams manage fixed deal prices effectively and avoid overspending.
- According to verified reviews, Smartsheet's overall user satisfaction is significantly higher, with a G2 Score that reflects its strong performance in project and work management. Users find its dashboards and reporting features particularly helpful for sharing progress with stakeholders.
- Reviewers mention that Productive has become an operational backbone for many users, thanks to its excellent resource planning and forecasting tools. This makes it easier for teams to track capacity and automate time tracking, which is crucial for managing workloads efficiently.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Smartsheet offers a wide range of features, some users feel it can be complex to set up initially. However, once configured, its visual structure and flexibility are praised for helping users create detailed workflows.
- Users report that Productive's dashboards are game-changing for resource planning, allowing teams to easily see who is busy and manage their time effectively. This feature, combined with its strong financial tracking, makes it a solid choice for small businesses focused on operational efficiency.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Productive
Essential
$10.00
Per Month
For small businesses and fast-moving teams
- Budgeting
- Resource planning
- Project & task management
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
Productive
Free Trial is available
Smartsheet
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
54
8.5
18,143
Ease of Use
8.7
56
8.4
18,386
Ease of Setup
8.5
42
8.3
10,177
Ease of Admin
8.5
34
8.5
7,623
Quality of Support
9.5
54
8.3
14,048
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
34
8.6
7,072
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
51
8.6
17,636
Features by Category
Tasks
8.7
30
|
Verified
8.7
10067
|
Verified
8.7
29
|
Verified
8.8
10070
|
Verified
7.9
29
|
Verified
8.5
9791
|
Verified
8.3
29
|
Verified
8.4
9471
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.1
9275
|
Verified
7.5
25
Feature Not Available
8.6
27
|
Verified
8.1
9342
|
Verified
8.2
26
|
Verified
8.0
8802
|
Verified
Projects
8.9
26
|
Verified
8.6
9291
|
Verified
8.4
24
|
Verified
8.3
8632
|
Verified
7.3
23
|
Verified
8.2
8748
|
Verified
8.3
28
|
Verified
8.0
8665
|
Verified
8.5
27
|
Verified
8.2
8838
|
Verified
8.9
30
|
Verified
7.6
7602
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
8305
|
Verified
8.5
25
|
Verified
8.1
8866
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.8
7844
|
Verified
9.2
31
|
Verified
7.6
7447
|
Verified
8.1
21
|
Verified
7.6
7266
|
Verified
Resource Management
8.3
27
|
Verified
7.6
7742
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
7810
|
Verified
8.9
28
|
Verified
8.1
8443
|
Verified
Project Monitoring
8.5
22
|
Verified
7.8
7454
|
Verified
8.9
27
|
Verified
7.7
7563
|
Verified
8.6
30
|
Verified
8.2
8617
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.9
14
6.0
3063
6.9
14
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
Not enough data
5.8
915
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
7.9
4814
Not enough data
8.5
5519
Not enough data
8.0
5000
Not enough data
7.7
4604
Project Management
Not enough data
8.2
5421
Not enough data
8.3
5497
Not enough data
7.7
4624
Resource Management
Not enough data
7.8
4755
Not enough data
7.8
4824
Not enough data
7.9
4774
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
4985
Not enough data
8.0
5163
Not enough data
8.1
5077
Not enough data
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
Budget Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
6.0
14
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
Budget Management
7.4
14
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.1
17
Not enough data
Forecasting
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Analytics
6.8
13
Not enough data
6.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Tracking
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
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
Planning
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
Optimization
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Portfolio Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Professional Services Automation
Not enough data
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
8.1
12
8.5
4249
8.2
14
8.3
4203
7.9
12
8.1
3938
Administration
8.0
15
8.2
4103
7.9
11
8.1
3884
8.7
15
8.8
4101
Project management
7.6
14
8.7
4167
7.8
13
8.2
3895
8.2
12
8.6
4177
8.2
14
8.3
4028
8.8
12
8.4
3946
6.0
10
8.0
3623
8.5
14
8.3
4066
Workload
8.1
12
8.0
3695
8.5
13
8.3
3937
8.2
14
8.0
3739
8.6
13
7.9
3553
Communication & Collaboration
7.3
10
8.1
3723
6.8
12
8.3
3918
7.6
12
8.8
4116
Cost Management
8.6
14
7.7
3428
9.0
14
7.8
3422
8.6
15
7.5
3233
Integration
6.8
10
7.4
3275
7.9
12
7.4
3325
6.4
11
7.4
3356
Generative AI
6.1
9
6.5
1654
5.9
9
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
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Productive and Smartsheet are categorized as Project Management and Work Management
Unique Categories
Productive is categorized as Professional Services Automation, Resource Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, and Project Cost Management
Smartsheet is categorized as Project Collaboration, Marketing Calendar, Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Workflow Management, Project and Portfolio Management, and Task Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Productive
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
Marketing and Advertising
32.3%
Computer Software
16.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Design
8.1%
Graphic Design
4.8%
Other
27.4%
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%
Discussions
Productive has no discussions with answers
What can smartsheet be used for?
57 Comments
WA
It has a wide range of functionalities for project management or even asset management. Read more
Why is smartsheet bad?
34 Comments
NK
Complexity: Smartsheet has a fairly steep learning curve, especially for users who are not tech-savvy or unfamiliar with project management tools.
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