Project & work management tools that do the same job, compared by AIME Score.
Smartsheet is a spreadsheet-style workspace where teams plan projects, track progress and set up automated workflows as their work grows. If it is not the right fit, whether on price, features or the way you work, these 5 project & work management tools do the same job. Proven tools come first, then each is ordered by its AIME Score.
| Tool | AIME Score | Reviews | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smartsheet (the tool you are replacing) | 71 | Proven | – | Micro Team (2 to 5) |
| monday AI Work Platform | 81 | Proven | Mentioned | Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency |
| ClickUp | 79 | Proven | Mentioned | Micro Team (2 to 5), Freelancer |
| Asana | 71 | Proven | – | Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency |
| Fibery | 70 | Proven | – | Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency |
| Todoist | 68 | Proven | Mentioned | Micro Team (2 to 5), Freelancer |
Free plan: mentioned in the tool’s own profile; plans change, so check the tool’s pricing page.
monday AI Work Platform is a work management platform where people and AI agents work together to manage projects, tickets, deals, and other business processes.
Compared with Smartsheet: Higher AIME Score (81 vs 71); mentions a free plan, which Smartsheet’s profile does not; also tagged for One-Person Agency, which Smartsheet is not.
Best for: Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency
ClickUp is a work management app that combines tasks, docs, chat, goals, and AI tools in one workspace.
Compared with Smartsheet: Higher AIME Score (79 vs 71); mentions a free plan, which Smartsheet’s profile does not; also tagged for Freelancer and Solo Consultant, which Smartsheet is not.
Best for: Micro Team (2 to 5), Freelancer, Solo Consultant
Asana is a work management platform that helps teams plan, organize, and track projects, with AI agents working alongside human team members.
Compared with Smartsheet: Same AIME Score (71); also tagged for One-Person Agency, which Smartsheet is not.
Best for: Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency
Fibery is a modular work platform that replaces scattered tools, connecting teams and turning customer feedback into tracked product development.
Compared with Smartsheet: Lower AIME Score (70 vs 71); also tagged for One-Person Agency and Solo Founder / Indie Maker, which Smartsheet is not.
Best for: Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency, Solo Founder / Indie Maker
Todoist is a to-do list and task management app that helps you organize tasks, projects, and teamwork in one place.
Compared with Smartsheet: Lower AIME Score (68 vs 71); mentions a free plan, which Smartsheet’s profile does not; also tagged for Freelancer and Solo Consultant, which Smartsheet is not.
Best for: Micro Team (2 to 5), Freelancer, Solo Consultant
Every tool on this page does the same kind of work as Smartsheet: project & work management. Proven tools come first, then the rest, each ordered by AIME Score, the 0 to 100 score we give every tool. Being a partner never changes the order or the score, and partner tools are labeled.
Teams use Smartsheet to manage projects and portfolios, track milestones and dependencies, balance workloads, and plan capacity across groups. It also supports client delivery work, like collaboration portals, resource forecasting, and reporting for customers. It suits project managers, PMOs, IT teams, and service delivery teams handling multiple projects at once.
By AIME Score, monday AI Work Platform (81 of 100) is the top-rated project & work management tool we track besides Smartsheet, followed by ClickUp and Asana. The best pick depends on your work: check who each tool is best for below.
monday AI Work Platform, ClickUp, Todoist mention a free plan in their profiles. Free plans usually have limits, so check the tool’s pricing page before you commit.
Every tool here does the same kind of work as Smartsheet (project & work management). Proven tools (4.0 stars or better from 25 or more verified reviewers) come first, then the rest, each ordered by AIME Score. Partner links never change the order or the score.
