{"id":259191,"date":"2025-01-17T02:19:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T10:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=259191"},"modified":"2025-01-17T02:19:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T10:19:38","slug":"how-to-use-smartsheet-for-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-smartsheet-for-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Smartsheet for Project Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lisa, a marketing director at a mid-sized agency, relied on a mix of spreadsheets, emails, and chat apps to manage campaigns. <em>The result?<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Missed deadlines, duplicate work, and endless &#8220;what&#8217;s the status&#8221; questions. After switching to Smartsheet, her team cut status meetings by 60% and delivered projects 40% faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the thing: How to use Smartsheet for <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/free-project-management-software\/\">project management<\/a> doesn&#8217;t have to be rocket science. In this guide, we&#8217;ll walk you through practical ways to use Smartsheet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-6f2ccdbe-7e10-4683-b816-6d704a73fedd\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">How to Use Smartsheet for Project Management<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-smartsheet-for-project-management\/#1-using-smartsheet-for-project-management\" style=\"\">Using Smartsheet for Project Management<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-smartsheet-for-project-management\/#10-challenges-and-limitations-of-smartsheet-for-project-management\" style=\"\">Challenges and Limitations of Smartsheet for Project Management<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-use-smartsheet-for-project-management\/#17-how-to-use-clickup-for-project-management\" style=\"\">How to Use ClickUp for Project Management<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-8a1a1d1c-bbd4-44cc-bbce-92ce6260b969\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-%E2%8F%B0-60-second-summary\">\u23f0 60-Second Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Streamline your projects with Smartsheet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use pre-built templates for quick project creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access flexible project planning with various views (Gantt, Board, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate repetitive tasks and workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate in real-time with comments, tags, and team discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track time and manage resources effectively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use analytics features to make data-driven decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track assignments and task relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate with tools like Zapier, Slack, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-using-smartsheet-for-project-management\">Using Smartsheet for Project Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best project management tools do more than just track tasks. They adapt to your unique project needs, automate tasks, support time tracking, enable <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/team-communication\/\">team communication<\/a>, and provide remarkable reporting and analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-abd6056c-faec-4eee-b413-16fc0e66db2e\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udc40 Did You Know?<\/strong> Smartsheet was initially designed to mimic a spreadsheet but has grown into a powerful project management tool with automation capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can make Smartsheet work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-provides-pre-built-templates-for-project-setup\">Provides pre-built templates for project setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who want to skip the setup phase, use Smartsheet\u2019s pre-built templates designed for various projects, including marketing campaigns, construction projects, product launches, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-249-1400x788.png\" alt=\"Pre-built Templates\" class=\"wp-image-259192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-249-1400x788.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-249-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-249-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-249-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-249-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-249.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsheet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Smartsheet<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Templates provide a starting point for project management with all the essential project elements already laid out, allowing you to adjust fields as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you can use them to automate your workflows. These features help you save time and get started on tasks without spending hours building out a project plan from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-allows-flexible-project-planning\">Allows flexible project planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smartsheet provides a flexible workspace that a project manager can tailor to fit any project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-250-1400x631.png\" alt=\"Allows flexible project planning\" class=\"wp-image-259193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-250-1400x631.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-250-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-250-768x346.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-250-1536x692.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-250-700x315.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-250.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With Grid View, Gantt View, Card View similar to a Kanban board, and Calendar View, Smartsheet allows you to view your project from different perspectives, making it easy to adapt your workflow as your project evolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an owner or admin of the sheet, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/smartsheet-gantt-chart\/\">create a Gantt chart in Smartsheet<\/a> to manage task dependencies and timelines. You can also adjust the timeline view to fit your project plans\u2014whether quarterly, monthly, weekly, or daily.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-3766079c-d12a-4625-b23c-d776066d0e60\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\">\ud83e\udde0 <strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong> The Gantt chart, a popular project management tool, was invented over 100 years ago and remains one of the most effective ways to track timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-automates-repetitive-tasks-and-workflows\">Automates repetitive tasks and workflows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While managing multiple moving parts of a project, you need all the help you can get to handle tasks, send reminders, and update statuses automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smartsheet helps you create custom workflows that trigger based on specific actions. For example, sending notifications when tasks are completed or updating a project sheet when deadlines are nearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These automatons make it easy to manage projects with minimal manual intervention, allowing you to focus on higher-level tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-ensures-real-time-collaboration-and-communication\">Ensures real-time collaboration and communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smartsheet eliminates the need for separate communication channels by allowing multiple team members to comment on tasks, add notes, and tag others directly within projects.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-251.png\" alt=\"Ensures real-time collaboration and communication\" class=\"wp-image-259194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-251.png 1300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-251-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-251-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-251-700x394.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsheet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Smartsheet<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The contact list column in Smartsheet makes it easy to assign and notify specific team members of individual tasks, keeping all relevant discussions and decisions in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smartsheet\u2019s integration with tools like Slack ensures team updates and project communication stays in the same place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-enables-time-tracking-and-resource-management\">Enables time tracking and resource management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember Sarah from marketing? You can avoid such miscommunications and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/time-tracking-reporting\/\">improve efficiency by time-tracking<\/a> so that projects stay on schedule. Smartsheet offers a built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/resource-management\/\">resource management <\/a>section that helps you track team availability and prevent burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-252-1400x788.png\" alt=\"Enables time tracking and resource management\" class=\"wp-image-259196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-252-1400x788.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-252-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-252-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-252-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-252-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-252.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsheet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Smartsheet<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The activity log records contributions by each team member, making it easy to monitor the workload and ensure that tasks are evenly distributed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Resource Management section also helps with assigning tasks and balancing workloads, ensuring the team\u2019s potential is neither overutilized nor underutilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-powers-comprehensive-reporting-and-data-driven-decisions\">Powers comprehensive reporting and data-driven decisions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smartsheet\u2019s reporting and analytics features help project managers get insights into projects and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-track-project-progress\/\">effectively track project progress<\/a> to make informed, data-driven decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-253-1400x788.png\" alt=\"Powers comprehensive reporting and data-driven decisions\" class=\"wp-image-259198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-253-1400x788.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-253-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-253-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-253-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-253-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-253.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsheet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Smartsheet<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The platform\u2019s reporting tools allow you to pull data across multiple sheets to track key metrics like start and end dates, task completion rates, resource utilization, and project costs to <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-report\/\">create a comprehensive project report<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-dashboard-examples\/\">project management dashboards<\/a> offer a high-level view, while detailed reports allow you to drill down into specifics, helping you stay on top of both the big picture and all the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-makes-possible-task-assignments-and-relationship-tracking\">Makes possible task assignments and relationship tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Smartsheet\u2019s key elements is its hierarchical structure. You can create parent and child rows to organize individual tasks within a larger project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The task relationships feature helps define dependencies, so if one task is delayed, related tasks are automatically updated to reflect the new timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This structure helps break down complex projects into manageable components, making it easier for project managers to oversee different tasks simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-allows-integrations-with-other-tools\">Allows integrations with other tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use Smartsheet to integrate your existing tools. Need to work with Microsoft Excel? You can sync data easily using CData Connect Cloud or Zapier. While there&#8217;s no direct Google Sheets integration, Zapier bridges that gap effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use Microsoft Teams, the integration lets you link your project sheets with Teams channels, keeping everyone on the same page without switching tools. Connections like DocuSign, Jira, Slack, Tableau, and others make Smartsheet a central command center for all your project data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These integrations eliminate information silos, helping teams make better data-driven decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-challenges-and-limitations-of-smartsheet-for-project-management\">Challenges and Limitations of Smartsheet for Project Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Smartsheet is a powerful tool and a perfect fit for many, it does come with some challenges you should know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-lack-of-essential-collaboration-and-reporting-features\">Lack of essential collaboration and reporting features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Smartsheet lets your team work together, it misses some crucial collaboration muscle. The Gantt charts help track project progress but require significant manual input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can create standard progress reports, project managers and teams looking for specialized analytics like Velocity or Burndown charts might want to explore complementary tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-limited-time-tracking-features\">Limited time-tracking features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smartsheet is excellent at showing you project start and end dates, but when it comes to tracking actual hours spent on each task? That\u2019s where things get tricky. Project managers might need to rely on external tools or manual methods to monitor time spent on tasks accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This reliance on third-party applications adds complexity to the workflow and may lead to inconsistencies in time reporting. This is not exactly ideal when trying to figure out if you\u2019re using your resources and time efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-high-pricing\">High pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the deal with Smartsheet\u2019s wallet impact. It isn\u2019t a free project management tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plans start with $9 per user monthly for the Pro Plan for a maximum team strength of 10. The Business Plan, on the other hand, goes up to $32 per user monthly. Quick match: even the most basic business setup runs you $96 monthly since you need at least three users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also an enterprise plan for customized quotes. As your team members grow or you need those extra features to manage multiple projects, you might find yourself doing some interesting budget calculations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This pricing model can be challenging for smaller teams or organizations with limited budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-restricted-automation-of-tasks\">Restricted automation of tasks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though Smartsheet helps you <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-automation\/\">automate project management<\/a> for repetitive tasks, the automated workflow options might leave you wanting more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, you can set up basic custom workflows with pre-built templates, but if you\u2019re managing projects and need advanced automation sequences, you\u2019d need to do more manual work than you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For teams looking to really save time on workflows, this limitation could mean missing out on some serious efficiency gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-minimal-customization-of-templates\">Minimal customization of templates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pre-built <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-templates\/\">project management templates<\/a> on Smartsheet are handy for various project needs, but their customization possibilities are limited compared to other project management tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams with unique workflows must adapt their processes to fit Smartsheet\u2019s framework rather than vice versa. While efficient for common project scenarios, this standardization can present challenges for teams requiring highly specialized project structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-integration-challenges\">Integration challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smartsheet\u2019s integration is promising with Microsoft Teams and similar platforms integrated, but they come with boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it handles common business tools effectively, teams utilizing specialized software often rely on third-party connectors like Zapier. This creates an additional layer of complexity when attempting to centralize data from diverse sources for data-driven decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given these limitations, it\u2019s only natural to ask, \u2018Is there a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/smartsheet-alternatives\/\">Smartsheet alternative<\/a> that provides an overall solution?\u2019 Let\u2019s explore what <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\">ClickUp<\/a>\u2014an all-in-one platform for project management, knowledge management, chat, and AI-powered features\u2014offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-how-to-use-clickup-for-project-management\">How to Use ClickUp for Project Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Use AI in Project Management: 6 Practical Use Cases for Every Project Manager\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jXdN2ceAX7o?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/teams\/project-management\">ClickUp for Project Management<\/a> is designed to bring teams closer together through connected workflows, real-time dashboards, and comprehensive documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With ClickUp, project managers can access enhanced task management features, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-collaboration-tools\/\">collaboration tools<\/a>, and AI-powered features that help you simplify processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-quick-project-setup\">Quick project setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If we compare Smartsheet and ClickUp, ClickUp flips the script on customization limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get a playground of possibilities from the moment you start a project. Create custom spaces, set up project hierarchies, and choose from pre-built templates to hit the ground running.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes these templates unique is that they are entirely customizable to fit your needs instead of the other way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the standout features of ClickUp is its <strong>customizable project views<\/strong>. You can choose between 15+ views, including Gantt View, List View, Table View, Kanban View, and more, to visualize your work best in the way that suits your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/gantt-chart-view\">Gantt Chart View<\/a> allows you to map out timelines and dependencies visually, while the List View provides a straightforward way to see tasks and their statuses at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-255.png\" alt=\"ClickUp Gantt View\" class=\"wp-image-259241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-255.png 1025w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-255-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-255-768x533.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-255-700x486.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View all your project timelines at once with ClickUp Gantt View<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Plus, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/dashboards\">ClickUp Dashboard View<\/a> integrates all your key elements, metrics, and KPIs into one place, giving you a high-level overview of your project\u2019s health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-26.gif\" alt=\"ClickUp Docs: How to Use Smartsheet for Project Management\" class=\"wp-image-259243\" style=\"width:740px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Create and collaborate on projects in real-time with ClickUp Docs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The platform\u2019s built-in note-taking features and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/docs\">ClickUp Docs<\/a> let you keep all project documentation in one place, while <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/goals\">ClickUp Goals<\/a> help you track progress against more significant objectives. 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It\u2019s like having your team\u2019s virtual office, complete with every tool you need to work effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-28.gif\" alt=\"ClickUp Brain: How to Use Smartsheet for Project Management\" class=\"wp-image-259246\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Summarize lengthy comment threads or documents with ClickUp Brain<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The best part? It tailors its insight by learning from your tasks, documents, and team-specific workflows. This means your team gets AI-powered personalized recommendations relevant to your goals. 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With 50+ widgets available to build your dashboard, tracking project progress becomes easier by a mile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what a ClickUp user says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>With ClickUp, we went one step ahead of the game and created dashboards where our clients can access and monitor performance, occupancy, and projects in real time. This allows clients to feel connected to their teams, especially given that they are located in different countries, and sometimes even on different continents<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">Dayana Mileva<\/cite><span>,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"cu-author-quote__author-position\">Account Director at Pontica Solutions<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re constantly updated with real-time reports of what tasks were completed by your team on a particular day, and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/milestones\">ClickUp Milestones<\/a> takes it a step further by letting you add milestones to your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-93ad0635-5c85-4b35-aa2f-a7a16f0ad5d7\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1Pro Tip:<\/strong> Celebrate small wins along the way\u2014acknowledging milestones can motivate teams and keep morale high.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-powerful-integrations\">Powerful integrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Smartsheet might have you hopping between different tools, ClickUp\u2019s integration ecosystem offers you 1000+ integrations with tools like Google Drive, Microsoft Outlook, and Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, the manual labor comes down significantly with CRM integrations, project management tools, and other business applications, eliminating errors and giving you a crystal-clear view of your business performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp is clearly the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/compare\/smartsheet-vs-clickup\">best available alternative for Smartsheets<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t want to commit to a tool yet?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try out the free <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/project-management-t-90060018578\">ClickUp Project Management Template<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-cu-image-with-overlay\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-257.png\" alt=\"ClickUp Project Management Template\" class=\"image skip-lazy cu-image-with-overlay__image\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\" \/><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?template=t-90060018578&amp;department=pmo\" class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta cu-image-with-overlay__cta--#7c68ee\" data-segment-track-click=\"true\" data-segment-section-model-name=\"imageCTA\" data-segment-button-clicked=\"Download This Template\" data-segment-props=\"{&quot;location&quot;:&quot;body&quot;,&quot;sectionModelName&quot;:&quot;imageCTA&quot;,&quot;buttonClicked&quot;:&quot;Download This Template&quot;}\">Download This Template<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simplify projects with the ClickUp Project Management Template<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Key features of this template:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set up projects in minutes with fully customizable pre-built workflows and views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track progress with on-click status updates and real-time dashboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in docs and comments ensure all your team stays on the same page with real-time communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dashboards and tracking tools provide instant progress updates for better decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adapts easily as your team grows and project complexity increases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?template=t-90060018578&amp;department=pmo\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Download This Template<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-ready-to-clickup-your-way-to-project-success\">Ready to ClickUp Your Way to Project Success?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, which one should you choose when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/smartsheet-vs-clickup\/\">Smartsheet vs ClickUp<\/a>? 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