Smartsheet Vs. ClickUp (2024 Comparison) – Forbes Advisor – Technologist

Let’s dive deeper into the similarities and differences between Smartsheet and ClickUp.

Free Plan

Smartsheet doesn’t offer a free plan but you can test it out for 30 days to decide whether it’s worth the investment. Meanwhile, ClickUp has a free plan that may be all you need, especially if you’re a solopreneur or manage a very small team. With the free plan, you can expect 100MB of storage, unlimited tasks, whiteboards, collaborative docs, in-app video recording, 24/7 support and more.

Available Views

Both Smartsheet and ClickUp offer a variety of views to accommodate different project types and preferences. Smartsheet’s views include calendars, cards, Gantt and grids. ClickUp’s lineup of views consists of list, board, calendar, table, map, mind map Gantts and forms. You can also create your own custom views.

Templates

Smartsheet offers hundreds of prebuilt spreadsheet templates. You can use its template library to sort by industry and find exactly what you’re looking for. If you don’t see what you need, you’re welcome to create your own. ClickUp also has a large library with more than 1,000 prebuilt templates for various use cases.

Time Tracking

Time tracking and resource management are add-ons with Smartsheet. ClickUp, however, has these features built-in. There’s a timer you can use when you initiate a task and complete it. There’s also an option to assign time-tracked tasks as “billable.” Plus, you may estimate how long a task will likely take and compare it to the actual time that was spent on it.

Integrations

Integrations can make it easier to streamline your processes. Fortunately, Smartsheet integrates with “over 300 connectors and integrations,” such as Google Drive, Zapier and Slack. ClickUp offers more than 1,000 integrations with popular tools, such as Google Drive, Microsoft Outlook, Salesforce and HubSpot.

In-App Video Recording

In-app video recording is a unique feature you’ll only find in ClickUp. Even with the free plan, it will allow you to explain concepts or ideas quickly within a task via a video recording. The only downside is that external guests won’t be able to record videos and the clips may eat into your storage space. Also, recordings are only available in Chrome and Firefox and not the mobile app.