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SmartSuite vs Wrike

SMvsWR

Two Project management tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict Side by side Plans and pricing Who each is for Other options

The verdict

On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.

What the data says

Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
Wrike starts lower, at $10/mo against $15/mo.
Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
In our Project management ranking, SmartSuite places 7 and Wrike 8 of 10.

Side by side

SmartSuite and Wrike compared
At a glance	SMSmartSuite	WRWrike
Starts at	$15/mo	$10/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
API	Yes	Yes
MCP server	Yes	Yes
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

SM

SmartSuite

Teamsmall teams managing shared workflows$20/mo
Professionaldepartments needing advanced permissions and integrations$36/mo

WR

Wrike

Freeindividuals or small teams starting with basic task trackingFree
Teamgrowing teams needing Gantt charts, automations, and dashboards$10/mo
Businessdepartments requiring advanced workflow customization and capacity planning$25/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

SM

Choose SmartSuite if…

We haven't written up who SmartSuite suits yet.

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WR

Choose Wrike if…

We haven't written up who Wrike suits yet.

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