# Smartsheet, Asana, Trello vs Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management Comparison

| | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 22,581 | 13,793 | 14,050 | 1,627 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (41.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (46.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $9.00 1 user Per Month | Free 2 Users | Free | $10.00 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Smartsheet

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2360 reviews)
- Project Management (1666 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (1183 reviews)
- Missing Features (899 reviews)

### Asana

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1382 reviews)
- Task Management (1379 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (562 reviews)
- Learning Curve (555 reviews)

### Trello

Pros:
- Ease of Use (776 reviews)
- Task Management (456 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (270 reviews)
- Missing Features (259 reviews)

### Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

Pros:
- Project Management (9 reviews)
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (5 reviews)
- High Complexity (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (18909 reviews) | 8.7 (11518 reviews) | 8.8 (11939 reviews) | 8.3 (1449 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (19180 reviews) | 8.6 (11649 reviews) | 9.0 (11998 reviews) | 7.3 (1455 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (10882 reviews) | 8.6 (5217 reviews) | 9.1 (3370 reviews) | 7.5 (491 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (8190 reviews) | 8.7 (3754 reviews) | 8.9 (3064 reviews) | 7.6 (456 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (14632 reviews) | 8.5 (7974 reviews) | 8.5 (7506 reviews) | 7.6 (1145 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (7640 reviews) | 8.7 (3326 reviews) | 8.9 (2476 reviews) | 7.9 (426 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (18283 reviews) | 8.6 (11196 reviews) | 8.1 (11566 reviews) | 6.6 (1430 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Smartsheet

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pro

Price: $9.00 1 user Per Month

Description: For people and teams that want to track, share, and manage projects.

Includes:

Key Features:
- Up to 10 editors (paid license required to edit)
-  Unlimited free viewers
-   Unlimited sheets, reports, and forms

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Asana

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Personal

Price: Free 2 Users

Description: For one to two people managing personal projects. 

Key Features:
- Unlimited tasks
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited messages 

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Trello

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free

Description: Capture your to-dos, get organized, and get things done.

Key Features:
- Unlimited cards
- Up to 10 boards per Workspace
- Quickly Capture to-dos from email, Slack, and Teams

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/trello/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Planner Plan 1

Price: $10.00

Description: Formerly Project Plan 1

Key Features:
- Includes everything in Planner in Microsoft 365, plus:
- Backlogs and sprints
- Premium plan templates

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Project Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | 7.7/10 | 11614 |
| **Asana** | 8.2/10 | 3691 |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | 8.3/10 | 94 |

#### Tasks

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | 8.7 (10244 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (3334 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.6 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Due Dates** | 8.8 (10257 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (3297 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.7 (86 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Task Prioritization** | 8.5 (9898 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (3231 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.6 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **To-Do Lists** | 8.5 (9583 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (3225 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.4 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Dependencies** | 8.1 (9346 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (3056 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Mass Updates** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (2892 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.0 (45 reviews) | 
| **Drag & Drop** | 8.2 (9394 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (3124 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.0 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Recurring Tasks** | 8.0 (8844 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (3050 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Projects

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Planning** | 8.6 (9411 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (3041 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.8 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Project Map** | 8.3 (8694 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (2888 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.7 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **GANTT** | 8.2 (8833 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (2670 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.7 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Calendar View** | 8.0 (8728 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (2964 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.6 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Views** | 8.2 (9074 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (2907 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.4 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Project Budgeting** | 7.6 (7634 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (1209 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.0 (8382 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (2737 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.0 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Templates** | 8.1 (8947 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (2900 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.9 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Critical Path** | 7.8 (7864 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Time & Expense** | 7.6 (7482 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (1208 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (77 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Methodologies** | 7.6 (7285 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (2598 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.3 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource Definiton** | 7.6 (7758 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (2584 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.4 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Capacity** | 7.6 (7839 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (2671 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.3 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scheduling** | 8.1 (8502 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (2724 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.8 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Project Monitoring

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Baselining / KPIs** | 7.8 (7498 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (2568 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.6 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Resource Allocation** | 7.7 (7594 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (2581 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.4 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.2 (8882 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (2786 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.3 (76 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.1 (3091 reviews) | 6.8 (956 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.1 (3061 reviews) | 6.8 (948 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 5.6 (943 reviews) | 6.5 (280 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 5.9 (937 reviews) | 6.8 (274 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 5.9 (1016 reviews) | 6.6 (276 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 5.7 (923 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 5.7 (924 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 5.6 (923 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 5.8 (923 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Project and Portfolio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | 7.8/10 | 6266 |
| **Asana** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | 8.8/10 | 100 |

#### Portfolio Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Portfolio Types** | 7.9 (4819 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Planning** | 8.5 (5549 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Alignment** | 8.1 (5007 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (77 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Portfolio Mix** | 7.7 (4606 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (71 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dependencies** | 8.2 (5431 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Priorities** | 8.3 (5509 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Lean Management** | 7.7 (4631 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Definition** | 7.8 (4757 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (85 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Allocation** | 7.9 (4829 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (84 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Optimization** | 7.9 (4784 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Data & Analytics

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Consolidation** | 8.1 (5000 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Visualizations** | 8.0 (5174 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance** | 8.2 (5080 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Risk Analysis** | 7.5 (4450 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Simulation** | 6.7 (2053 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | 7.6 (2087 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | 7.9 (2071 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Objectives** | 7.6 (2061 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visiblity** | 7.8 (2057 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | 7.6 (2056 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | 7.2 (2038 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Implementation** | 7.6 (2050 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | 7.5 (2038 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | 7.8 (2046 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workflow Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | 6.8/10 | 5934 |
| **Asana** | 7.8/10 | 2307 |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Setup

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Activities** | 8.3 (5184 reviews) | 8.7 (1908 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flows** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (1862 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | 8.1 (5033 reviews) | 8.4 (1816 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | 8.5 (5440 reviews) | 8.6 (1922 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Updates** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (1809 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | 8.1 (4676 reviews) | 8.2 (1699 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 7.5 (4377 reviews) | 8.0 (1691 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.3 (1821 reviews) | 6.8 (712 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Workflow Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 5.9 (409 reviews) | 6.5 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 6.0 (411 reviews) | 6.8 (209 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 5.9 (406 reviews) | 6.5 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 5.9 (402 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 5.9 (401 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 5.9 (402 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 6.2 (408 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Objectives and Key Results (OKR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Asana** | 8.3/10 | 654 |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | 8.7 (576 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Confidence Levels** | Not enough data | 8.5 (561 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.2 (576 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | 8.5 (569 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Goal Creation

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Team OKR** | Not enough data | 8.6 (559 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Individual OKR** | Not enough data | 8.6 (558 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mind Mapping** | Not enough data | 7.7 (528 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Action Item Creation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (559 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.4 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Asana** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Centralized platform** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and analytics** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Marketing Calendar

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | 7.6/10 | 1394 |
| **Asana** | 8.1/10 | 1233 |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drag & Drop Scheduling** | 8.3 (1040 reviews) | 8.7 (1019 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project and Task Lists Organization** | 8.7 (1230 reviews) | 9.1 (1065 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Templates** | 8.5 (1172 reviews) | 8.7 (1032 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting and Cost Estimation** | 8.0 (1006 reviews) | 7.7 (883 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Member Roles** | 8.6 (1170 reviews) | 8.7 (1009 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Alerts and Notficiations** | 8.7 (1195 reviews) | 8.7 (1052 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Planning

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Organization** | 8.6 (1185 reviews) | 8.8 (1048 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Assignment** | 8.9 (1242 reviews) | 9.3 (1083 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Scheduling** | 8.6 (1119 reviews) | 8.8 (1015 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing Campaign Performance

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance and ROI Tracking** | 8.0 (883 reviews) | 7.8 (721 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | 8.4 (1035 reviews) | 8.5 (796 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 5.1 (43 reviews) | 6.0 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 5.3 (46 reviews) | 6.4 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 5.2 (46 reviews) | 6.3 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 5.0 (45 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Other Features

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 7.9 (989 reviews) | 8.3 (973 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (1016 reviews) | 8.0 (804 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Task Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | 7.9/10 | 8013 |
| **Asana** | 8.4/10 | 2978 |
| **Trello** | 8.7/10 | 2134 |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Task Creation

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | 8.7 (7342 reviews) | 9.2 (2664 reviews) | 9.1 (1796 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Due Dates** | 8.8 (7422 reviews) | 9.2 (2670 reviews) | 8.9 (1780 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | 8.3 (6938 reviews) | 8.8 (2522 reviews) | 9.3 (1800 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mass Updates** | 7.8 (6126 reviews) | 8.0 (2326 reviews) | 8.3 (1405 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Task Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Prioritization** | 8.5 (7090 reviews) | 8.9 (2552 reviews) | 9.0 (1776 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do Lists** | 8.5 (6996 reviews) | 9.1 (2605 reviews) | 9.1 (1786 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | 8.1 (6641 reviews) | 8.4 (2389 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Tasks** | 8.2 (6474 reviews) | 8.6 (2420 reviews) | 8.6 (1464 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.2 (2417 reviews) | 6.8 (987 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.2 (2419 reviews) | 6.9 (985 reviews) | 7.2 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Work Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | 7.8/10 | 4713 |
| **Asana** | 8.1/10 | 2133 |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflows** | 8.5 (4288 reviews) | 8.6 (1736 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 8.3 (4226 reviews) | 8.5 (1718 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data repository** | 8.2 (3969 reviews) | 8.1 (1583 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Permissions** | 8.2 (4125 reviews) | 8.4 (1691 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Procedures** | 8.1 (3898 reviews) | 8.3 (1605 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Work** | 8.8 (4125 reviews) | 9.1 (1727 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Prioritization** | 8.7 (4192 reviews) | 9.0 (1816 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | 8.2 (3908 reviews) | 8.6 (1711 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | 8.6 (4200 reviews) | 8.9 (1754 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 8.3 (4051 reviews) | 8.7 (1698 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | 8.4 (3967 reviews) | 8.7 (1679 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Critical Path** | 8.0 (3632 reviews) | 8.2 (1537 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.3 (4090 reviews) | 8.5 (1695 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workload

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource Allocation** | 8.0 (3705 reviews) | 8.3 (1591 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workspace** | 8.3 (3961 reviews) | 8.6 (1644 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration** | 8.0 (3747 reviews) | 8.5 (1594 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insights** | 7.9 (3563 reviews) | 8.3 (1553 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Communication & Collaboration

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Communication Channels** | 8.1 (3731 reviews) | 8.5 (1638 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 8.3 (3937 reviews) | 8.4 (1664 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | 8.8 (4142 reviews) | 9.0 (1754 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Project Budgeting** | 7.8 (3439 reviews) | 7.9 (1454 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense** | 7.8 (3432 reviews) | 7.9 (1495 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Profitability** | 7.5 (3240 reviews) | 7.8 (1428 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Front Office** | 7.4 (3284 reviews) | 7.8 (1418 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Back Office** | 7.4 (3332 reviews) | 7.8 (1420 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **External data** | 7.4 (3365 reviews) | 7.7 (1407 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.5 (1658 reviews) | 6.9 (638 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.6 (1665 reviews) | 6.9 (635 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Work Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 5.9 (367 reviews) | 6.5 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 6.1 (370 reviews) | 6.7 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 5.9 (366 reviews) | 6.6 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 5.9 (363 reviews) | 6.7 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Earned Value Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Asana** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | 8.5/10 | 14 |

#### Earned Value

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Baseline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Calculations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Planned Value** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **KPIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Variance Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **PPM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Finance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 

### Project Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | 7.7/10 | 8230 |
| **Asana** | 8.2/10 | 3234 |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Chat** | 7.2 (5672 reviews) | 7.7 (2116 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | 7.6 (6055 reviews) | 8.2 (2310 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **External** | 7.5 (5811 reviews) | 7.7 (2045 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | 7.7 (5836 reviews) | 8.0 (2113 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Announcements** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (2066 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content & Documents

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | 8.4 (7202 reviews) | 8.6 (2380 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notes** | 8.4 (7141 reviews) | 8.7 (2358 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 8.0 (6880 reviews) | 8.4 (2360 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | 7.8 (6104 reviews) | 7.9 (2067 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Controls

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Views** | 8.0 (6479 reviews) | 8.4 (2282 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Followers** | 7.6 (5492 reviews) | 8.2 (2120 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | 8.2 (6819 reviews) | 8.5 (2262 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendars** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (2257 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Public Sharing** | 7.9 (6093 reviews) | 7.9 (2053 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | 8.8 (7441 reviews) | 9.3 (2721 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | 8.7 (7310 reviews) | 9.0 (2453 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visibility** | 8.6 (7182 reviews) | 9.0 (2550 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 7.9 (6157 reviews) | 8.4 (2229 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Remote Collaboration

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Alignment** | 8.4 (6570 reviews) | 8.7 (2293 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accountability** | 8.5 (6750 reviews) | 8.9 (2432 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Connectivity** | 8.4 (6639 reviews) | 8.8 (2273 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Mode** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (1923 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.3 (2281 reviews) | 7.0 (887 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.3 (2286 reviews) | 7.1 (887 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Collaboration

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | 5.7 (434 reviews) | 6.8 (313 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 5.7 (435 reviews) | 6.8 (312 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Agents For Business Operations

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Asana** | 9.5/10 | 42 |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Responses

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Route To Human** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Understanding (NLU)** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation - AI Agents

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sales Follow-Up** | Not enough data | 9.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Interaction Automation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Generation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Processing** | Not enough data | 9.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Collection** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Conversation Editor** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Human-In-The-Loop** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Autonomy -  AI Agents

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Independent Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Responses** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Problem Solving** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 9.5 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Agent Builders

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Asana** | 8.9/10 | 23 |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Customization - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tone Customization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Guardrails** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Omni-channel Support** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Agent Branding** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Response Capabilities** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Seamless Human Escalation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Awareness** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Privacy Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Usage** | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM Data Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Marketing Resource Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Asana** | 7.0/10 | 38 |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Marketing Resource Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 6.9 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 6.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Asana** | 8.4/10 | 1439 |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Wiki Documentation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (1101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Community Forum** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Ideation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (1121 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Planning

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Work Capacity** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1200 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Ranking** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1227 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Kanban Board** | Not enough data | 8.5 (1139 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1173 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Release Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (1083 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workflow Management

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.4 (1153 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1212 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (1072 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Scorecard** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Agents

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Smartsheet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Asana** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trello** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AI Agents

| Feature | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Task Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/task-management-software)

**Unique to Smartsheet (7):** [Project Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-collaboration), [Work Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/work-management), [Marketing Calendar  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-calendar), [Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/privacy-impact-assessment-pia), [Workflow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workflow-management), [Project and Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-and-portfolio-management), [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management)

**Unique to Asana (10):** [ AI Agent Builders Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-agent-builders), [AI Agents For Business Operations](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-agents-for-business-operations), [Work Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/work-management), [Workflow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workflow-management), [Project Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-collaboration), [Marketing Calendar  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-calendar), [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management), [Marketing Resource Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-resource-management), [Objectives and Key Results (OKR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/objectives-and-key-results-okr), [Product Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-management-software)


**Unique to Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management (6):** [Earned Value Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/earned-value-management), [Project and Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-and-portfolio-management), [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management), [Product Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-management-software), [Project Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-collaboration), [Work Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/work-management)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Smartsheet | Asana | Trello | Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 33.6% | 56.9% | 54.6% | 25.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.3% | 31.6% | 30.1% | 28.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 25.1% | 11.5% | 15.3% | 46.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Smartsheet

- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.5%
- **Construction:** 7.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Financial Services:** 2.5%
- **Biotechnology:** 2.4%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 58.1%

#### Asana

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 13.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.3%
- **Computer Software:** 9.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.1%
- **Internet:** 3.0%
- **Education Management:** 2.9%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Financial Services:** 2.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Retail:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 47.1%

#### Trello

- **Computer Software:** 12.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.3%
- **Education Management:** 4.3%
- **Internet:** 3.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1%
- **Higher Education:** 2.9%
- **Financial Services:** 2.5%
- **Retail:** 1.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 47.1%

#### Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.4%
- **Computer Software:** 5.0%
- **Construction:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Higher Education:** 4.4%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.4%
- **Medical Devices:** 2.2%
- **Government Administration:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 55.1%

---
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- [Progress Podio](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-podio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (518 reviews)

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- [GanttPRO](https://www.g2.com/products/ganttpro-ganttpro/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (585 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Smartsheet

- Title: [What can smartsheet be used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-smartsheet-be-used-for) — 57 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It has a wide range of functionalities for project management or even asset management. "
- Title: [Why is smartsheet bad?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-is-smartsheet-bad) — 34 comments
  > **Top comment:** "This is a question that begs more context. What are you looking to have that Smartsheet does not provide? Conversely, anytime you choose a tool, you need to..."
- Title: [Can I use smartsheet for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-smartsheet-for-free) — 10 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, the basic functionality works for free. "
- Title: [Is smartsheet good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-smartsheet-good) — 8 comments, 6 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "No, Smartsheet is GREAT!!!  Far exceeds anything Excel can do!!!!!"
- Title: [Will there be document capability in the future?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/will-there-be-document-capability-in-the-future) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can add any Word docs or Excel spreadsheets as attachments to your worksheet instead of at a line level.  Click the paperclip on the far right side of..."

### Asana

- Title: [Is Asana worth it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-asana-worth-it) — 13 comments, 18 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "<p>It's definitely worth it. I use it every day</p>"
- Title: [Can you use asana for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-use-asana-for-free) — 9 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Here is Asana's answer on their website:
Asana is free to use for up to 15 people. If you want Premium features in a Workspace or team, or you want to gain..."
- Title: [What software did you find useful outside of work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-software-did-you-find-useful-outside-of-work) — 7 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "<p>I'll start first. For me it was Asana. I started using it l think 7 years ago at a company I was working for back then. Since then, I'm using it daily -..."
- Title: [Is Asana good for project management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-asana-good-for-project-management) — 6 comments, 11 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. It is a really helpful tool for project management. Asana has helpful tools for smooth workflow and effective collaboration within your team and with..."
- Title: [What is asana used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-asana-used-for) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "It's used for project management. And if you use plugin harvest tracking, then also for time tracking "

### Trello

- Title: [Can I use trello offline?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-trello-offline) — 14 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "If you are using it on your phone or tablet as an app it will work offline and update once you get back online."
- Title: [Can you use Trello for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-use-trello-for-free) — 13 comments, 6 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [Does trello sync across devices?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-trello-sync-across-devices) — 10 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes Trello will sync across all devices."
- Title: [What do you use Trello for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-do-you-use-trello-for) — 7 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Projects at work and at home. For example when we were upgrading our ERP system we used it to track different steps of the upgrade/transfer to different..."
- Title: [What is Trello used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-trello-used-for) — 6 comments, 4 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Project management and task tracking"

### Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management

- Title: [I am a new project coordinator for a business that has never used one.  Is this a good product for us to use or is there something else that I should use first?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/new-project-coordinator) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I think you'll find that Microsoft Project is a phenomenal tool -- but the learning curve to really maximize it is huge.  As in, Donald Trump "huge".   ..."
- Title: [How do I best plan my resources with MS Project?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-best-plan-my-resources-with-ms-project) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Assigning internal resources"
- Title: [How Can I Connect With Excel ? and Take input From Excel?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-connect-with-excel-and-take-input-from-excel) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I have not had the need to integrate with Excel yet."
- Title: [Can I brand the design to look like my company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10651-can-i-brand-the-design-to-look-like-my-company) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "You can customize your file print by using footer customization, as on a Word or excel file"
- Title: [How much does microsoft project cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-microsoft-project-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hey, it all depends on Microsoft Office Subscription you or your organization is having. Stand-alone purchase is not advisable and I will suggest to use..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/smartsheet-vs-asana-vs-trello-vs-microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management)