Head-to-head
Jira vs Smartsheet
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Jira and Smartsheet for creative teams — where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Jira and Smartsheet differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Jira fully includes 1 and Smartsheet fully includes 5.
Video & Image Review
Smartsheet includes video & image review; Jira doesn't include it.
File Storage & Drive
Smartsheet includes file storage & drive; Jira covers it partially.
Calendar & Scheduling
Smartsheet includes calendar & scheduling; Jira covers it partially.
Free Guest Access
Smartsheet includes free guest access; Jira covers it partially.
What neither includes
Whichever you pick, you'll still be stitching tools around it for the rest of the workflow. kloudboard includes all of the below in the same workspace:
- Built-in Chat
- Freelancer Payments
- AI Assistant (kloudie)
Frequently asked questions
Is Jira or Smartsheet better for creative teams?
Smartsheet covers more of the workflow out of the box (5 of the 8 capabilities we track fully included, vs 1), but the right pick depends on which capabilities your team actually uses. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Jira and Smartsheet cost?
Jira's Free plan covers up to 10 users with 2GB storage, 100 automation runs/month and community-only support; paid plans start at $7.91/user/mo (Standard, billed annually, 250GB storage) and $14.54/user/mo (Premium, up to 300 users, unlimited storage) as of 2026. Smartsheet retired its free plan in 2025 — it now offers only a 30-day trial, with paid plans starting at Pro $9/user/mo ($108/yr, capped at 1-10 users, 250 automations/mo, 20GB storage, 30MB attachment limit) and Business at $19/user/mo ($228/yr, 3-user minimum, 1TB); AI tools are gated to the custom-priced Enterprise plan (10+ seats).
What do both Jira and Smartsheet lack?
Neither fully includes built-in chat, freelancer payments and ai assistant (kloudie). kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a free plan for up to 5 members.
Is there one tool that replaces both Jira and Smartsheet?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in chat (with Slack, Discord, and WhatsApp bridging), freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and a free AI assistant in one workspace — free forever for up to 5 members, with Pro at a flat $20/member/mo.
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