LinearvsSmartsheet
How 10 AI models weigh Linear against Smartsheet on the 1 buying question where both came up.
- Linear
- 48%of answers named it
- Smartsheet
- 95%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 18–22times Linear vs Smartsheet, over 40 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 4–5toward Linear vs Smartsheet; 1 even
Which models prefer which
Share of each model's answers that named each product, and how often its ranking put one above the other (a product listed beats one left off) · On the 1 shared question, every wording
| Model | Linear | Smartsheet | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 8% | 100% | 0–4 | Smartsheet |
| GPT-6 Luna | 83% | 100% | 2–2 | Even |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 92% | 100% | 3–1 | Linear |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 0% | 100% | 0–4 | Smartsheet |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | 58% | 83% | 3–1 | Linear |
| GLM-5.3 | 75% | 83% | 4–0 | Linear |
| Kimi K3 | 33% | 100% | 1–3 | Smartsheet |
| MiniMax M3 | 17% | 92% | 0–4 | Smartsheet |
| Mistral Large 4 | 92% | 92% | 4–0 | Linear |
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 25% | 100% | 1–3 | Smartsheet |
What the models say about Linear
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- GPT-6 Luna
Fast, polished issue tracking with especially strong workflows for product and engineering teams.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Blazingly fast, keyboard-first issue tracking that modern product and engineering teams love.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Lightning-fast UX built for product teams; keyboard-first and focused.
- GLM-5.3
Beautifully fast issue tracking; top choice for modern product startups.
- Kimi K3
Fast, elegant, purpose-built for product engineering teams.
- MiniMax M3
Fast, opinionated issue tracking beloved by product engineering teams.
- Mistral Large 4
Fastest, cleanest issue tracking built for software engineering velocity
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Fast, opinionated, beloved by engineers
What the models say about Smartsheet
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Spreadsheet-style interface with robust enterprise governance and reporting.
- GPT-6 Luna
Spreadsheet-style project controls and reporting suit complex, structured business work.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Familiar spreadsheet interface supercharged with enterprise-grade project tracking and automation.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Spreadsheet-style flexibility meets robust enterprise project controls.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Spreadsheet-like interface that non-PMs instantly understand; powerful automation.
- GLM-5.3
Spreadsheet-like interface with strong project tracking and automation.
- Kimi K3
Spreadsheet-familiar interface with serious enterprise portfolio and automation capabilities.
- MiniMax M3
Spreadsheet-like interface with robust automation and reporting features.
- Mistral Large 4
Spreadsheet-style power for teams managing complex, data-heavy projects
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Spreadsheet-like, strong automation
Tracked since October 25, 2026. Each time the panel answers these questions again, both shares are added here.
Question by question
Share of all answers that named each, every wording pooled, with its place among every product named · Both-named questions first
| Question | Linear | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Best project management software | 48% #10 | 95% #6 |
| Best online form builders | · | 3% #18 |