Trello is a visual kanban-based project management tool owned by Atlassian that organizes work as cards on boards — making it one of the most approachable and widely adopted task management tools available. Its drag-and-drop simplicity, intuitive card-based interface, and generous free tier have made it the default choice for individuals, small teams, and marketing teams managing projects visually. With 50+ million users, Trello's Power-Ups system extends functionality with calendar views, automations, and integrations while maintaining its signature simplicity.
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Trello
Visual Kanban board tool for simple project and task management — the most approachable project management app for small teams.
Best for: Small teams and individuals who want a visual, low-friction tool for managing simple workflows, content calendars, personal task lists, and lightweight project tracking
- Free plan
4.5/5 ratingEditorial score 78/100trello.com
The editorial note
What to know about Trello
Is it right for you?
Who Trello suits
Choose it if
- Small teams and individuals who want a visual, low-friction tool for managing simple workflows, content calendars, personal task lists, and lightweight project tracking
Look elsewhere if
- Software development teams needing sprint planning, bug tracking, and developer workflow integration — Jira is purpose-built for agile software development with epics, sprints, and deep CI/CD integrations that Trello cannot replicate
What you get
Key features
- Kanban board view
- Card-based task management
- Butler automation
- Calendar Power-Up
- Timeline Gantt view (paid)
- Team and guest permissions
- Checklists and due dates
- Multiple board views (table, map)
Works with
Integrations8
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | FreeBilled monthly | Unlimited cards, 10 boards/workspace, 1 Power-Up/board, unlimited integrations |
| Standard | $5 / user / monthBilled monthly | Unlimited boards, advanced checklists, custom fields, unlimited Power-Ups |
| Premium | $10 / user / monthBilled monthly | Timeline, Dashboard, Table, Map views, team workspaces, admin controls, priority support |
| Enterprise | $17.50 / user / monthBilled monthly | Unlimited workspaces, organization-wide permissions, SSO, SCIM, power-up admin |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Easiest kanban tool to learn and adopt — teams are productive within minutes of signing up
- Visual board interface makes project status immediately obvious without complex reporting
- Generous free tier with unlimited cards and 10 boards per workspace covers most individual use cases
- Butler automation rules handle repetitive card movements, date assignments, and notifications
- Deep Atlassian ecosystem integration with Jira for teams needing simple and complex project views
Cons
- Limited beyond kanban — no built-in Gantt charts, time tracking, or resource management
- Power-Ups cap on the free plan restricts adding more than one integration per board
- Scales poorly for large teams with many projects — board management becomes unwieldy
- Less suitable for software development workflows compared to Jira's issue tracking depth
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Business & Productivity
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- trello.com
The verdict
Our take on Trello
Trello is the best starting point for teams that want simple, visual project management without setup friction. The free plan is excellent for personal use. The main limitation is scalability — teams that outgrow the flat card model will need to migrate to Asana, Linear, or Notion, which have better support for complex projects. For what it does, Trello does it better than anything else.
Editorial review
From the journal
Editorial review of Trello
Trello is the best starting point for teams that want simple, visual project management without setup friction. The free plan is excellent for personal use. The main limitation is scalability — teams that outgrow the flat card model will need to migrate to Asana, Linear, or Notion, which have better support for complex projects. For what it does, Trello does it better than anything else.
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