Smartsheet vs Notion
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Notion ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #5) for Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines / Operations, support, HR, and engineering teams that need one trusted place to document processes, answer internal questions, and keep company knowledge current. The most flexible authoring with AI answers at any price.
At a glance
| Smartsheet | Notion | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Best for | Spreadsheet-powered project management | Flexible all-in-one workspace with AI |
| Pricing | $$ ($7 to $25/user/mo) | $$ (Free tier; paid from ~$10/user/mo, AI add-on) |
| HQ | Bellevue, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2005 | 2013 |
Smartsheet
The power of a PM tool with the familiarity of a spreadsheet.
www.smartsheet.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026)
Notion
The most flexible authoring with AI answers at any price.
www.notion.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.