Project Management

Trello

A simple, visual way to turn team to-dos into work that gets done.

Not yet rated·$5.00 / mo

What is Trello?

Trello is a candidate for project management workflows. A simple, visual way to turn team to-dos into work that gets done.

A practical starting point

A simple, visual way to turn team to-dos into work that gets done. Begin by writing down the job your current tools make difficult. A shortlist is more useful when it has a concrete success condition: one completed project, one published campaign, or one resolved customer request.

What to evaluate

Try kanban boards with your own material. Invite the person who will maintain the setup and check whether the result is easy to understand without a walkthrough. Cross-project reporting needs planning.

Before you commit

Check export formats, administrative permissions, and the cost of the plan that actually includes your must-have features. Prices are US list prices; confirm regional pricing, taxes, and current commercial terms on the vendor’s site.

Trello features

  • Kanban boards
  • Cards & checklists
  • Automation

Pros and cons

What works well

  • Boards make work easy to scan
  • Low setup overhead for small projects

Keep in mind

  • Cross-project reporting needs planning
  • Large boards can become difficult to navigate

Trello pricing

Trello pricing plans
PlanPriceBillingIncluded
Free$0.00free forever, up to 10 collaborators per Workspace
  • Unlimited cards, up to 10 boards per Workspace
  • Unlimited storage (10MB max per file)
  • 250 Workspace command runs per month
  • Unlimited Power-Ups per board
Standard$5.00per user/month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly)
  • Unlimited boards
  • Unlimited storage (250MB max per file)
  • 1,000 Workspace command runs per month
  • Card mirroring and Custom Fields
  • Advanced checklists
Premium$10.00per user/month, billed annually ($12.50 billed monthly)
  • Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, and Map views
  • Unlimited Workspace command runs
  • Workspace-level templates and Collections
  • Observers and simple data export
Enterprise$17.50per user/month, billed annually ($210 per user annually)
  • Unlimited Workspaces and organization-wide permissions
  • Multi-board guests and attachment permissions
  • SAML SSO via Atlassian Guard
  • 24/7 Enterprise Admin support

Check current pricing on the official website ↗

Who is Trello best for?

Freelancers and Startups evaluating project management tools, especially when boards make work easy to scan.

Who should consider something else?

Cross-project reporting needs planning. Consider whether this tradeoff would affect a recurring part of your workflow.

How this profile was prepared

Plan and pricing details verified against Trello's official pricing page in September 2026. No hands-on test or numerical rating has been completed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Trello best for?

Trello is worth evaluating for kanban boards and cards & checklists. Start with one real task and check how well its workflow fits your team.

How much does Trello cost?

Trello's Free plan covers up to 10 collaborators per Workspace with 10 boards and unlimited cards. Standard costs $5 per user/month billed annually ($6 billed monthly), Premium costs $10 per user/month billed annually ($12.50 billed monthly), and Enterprise costs $17.50 per user/month billed annually ($210 per user per year). Premium has a free trial. Prices are US list prices; confirm regional pricing and taxes on the vendor's site.

What are the alternatives to Trello?

The alternatives below solve related problems, but their scope differs. Compare workflow fit, migration requirements, and the total cost for your actual team.

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