Smartsheet vs Notion
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Project Management Software and The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Smartsheet ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #6) for Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines / Support managers and ops teams choosing knowledge base tools (Zendesk vs Confluence vs Notion vs Document360). The power of a PM tool with the familiarity of a spreadsheet.
At a glance
| Smartsheet | Notion | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Project Management Software | #6 / The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Spreadsheet-powered project management | Best all-in-one workspace |
| Pricing | $$ ($7 to $25/user/mo) | $ ($8 to $15/user/mo) |
| HQ | Bellevue, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2005 | 2016 |
Notion
An incredibly flexible all-in-one tool with a best-in-class editor for building custom internal wikis.
www.notion.soSee full entry in The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.