Smartsheet Gov Platform vs. Microsoft Planner

A secure, FedRAMP Moderate and DISA IL4–authorized intelligent work management platform that delivers the scale, reporting, and automation required for mission workloads, beyond basic task tracking.

Comparison of select features offered by Smartsheet Gov Platform and Microsoft Planner
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Flexible structures for project, program, and portfolio‑level management with configurable workflows.

Mission‑ready intelligent work management

Designed for simple team tasks; lacks structure and depth for complex or multi‑team mission work.

Customizable dashboards and reports provide real‑time visibility across projects and teams without extra tools.

Real‑time reporting and visibility

Limited reporting; deeper insights require Power BI and additional setup.

Manage thousands of requests, projects, and workflows across agencies and mission partners with consistent governance.

Scalable for agency‑wide use

Best for small team workloads; limited for large programs or portfolio oversight.

Automate approvals, routing, notifications, and reporting with built‑in tools, no add‑ons required.

Advanced workflow automation

Basic automation only; advanced workflows depend on Power Automate and specialized configuration.

G2 Enterprise Grid Project And Portfolio Management Winter 2025

Smartsheet is #1 in Project and Portfolio Management

Smartsheet has the largest Market Presence and received the highest Satisfaction score among products in Project and Portfolio Management.

✔ 97% of users rated it 4 or 5 stars

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Supporting every level of government

Smartsheet Gov is trusted across government agencies and the organizations that support government missions.

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What is Smartsheet Gov — and why is it different?

Smartsheet Gov gives mission teams the structure, visibility, and process control needed to manage work across projects, programs, and departments. It supports the depth and scale required for mission workflows far beyond a simple task tracking tool.

Mission aligned flexibility

Organize work with sheets, forms, dashboards, and portfolios that adapt to the needs of programs and cross‑team initiatives.

Complete visibility

Gain insight into status, risks, priorities, and dependencies through dashboards and reports that consolidate information across teams.

Process driven workflows

Create multi step submissions, reviews, audits, and routing processes that evolve as mission needs change.

Collaboration across organizations

Support internal teams, contractors, and mission partners with controlled access and shared visibility into the work they deliver together.

We are currently in the process of implementing an IT Funding Tracking system within Smartsheet. This will allow us to track how and what type of funding is spent across our teams. Concurrently, this Smartsheet solution will help us streamline and standardize the process, ultimately allowing us to be more agile, efficient, drive accountability internally, and provide real-time updates to our stakeholders across our agency. Smartsheet helps us deliver results ‘real time’ and faster!

Tracie Strack, Product Owner - GSA, Office of Systems Management