Smartsheet vs Adobe Workfront
An honest, feature-by-feature look at Smartsheet and Adobe Workfront for creative teams, where each is stronger, what they cost, and what neither includes.
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Where Smartsheet and Adobe Workfront differ
Of the 8 capabilities creative teams typically stitch together, Smartsheet fully includes 5 and Adobe Workfront fully includes 4.
Calendar & Scheduling
Smartsheet includes calendar & scheduling; Adobe Workfront covers it partially.
AI Assistant (kloudie)
Adobe Workfront includes ai assistant (kloudie); Smartsheet covers it partially.
Free Guest Access
Smartsheet includes free guest access; Adobe Workfront 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Smartsheet or Adobe Workfront better for creative teams?
Smartsheet covers more of the workflow out of the box (5 of the 8 capabilities we track fully included, vs 4), but the right pick depends on which capabilities your team actually uses. The comparison table above shows exactly where they differ.
How much do Smartsheet and Adobe Workfront cost?
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). adobe workfront is quote-only with no public price and no free plan - its three tiers (select, prime, ultimate) are estimated at roughly $49–$99 per user/month billed annually, and key capabilities like the workfront planning ai assistant and fusion automation are paid add-ons layered on top, with implementation and onboarding fees common.
What do both Smartsheet and Adobe Workfront lack?
Neither fully includes built-in chat and freelancer payments. kloudboard includes all of these in one workspace, with a 14-day free trial that unlocks everything.
Is there one tool that replaces both Smartsheet and Adobe Workfront?
kloudboard combines kanban boards, frame-accurate video and image review, built-in real-time chat, freelancer payments, file storage, calendar, and the included kloudie AI assistant in one workspace. Every new workspace starts with a 14-day free trial with everything unlocked, then Pro is $29/member/mo, or $20/member/mo billed annually.
Skip the trade-off
Instead of choosing between Smartsheet and Adobe Workfront, get boards, review, chat, and payments in one workspace. Try everything free for 14 days; client guests never take a paid seat.
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