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Trello review

#3 in Project Management SoftwareScore 8.9/10Checked Nov 14, 2026By BestSoftwareGuides Editorial Team

Trello is simple Kanban boards from Atlassian. It ranks #3 of 5 in our project management software list (8.9/10) and is best for small teams that want simple boards with almost no setup.

Price: Free plan · paid from $5/user/mo (annual) · 14-day Premium trial.

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What Trello is

Trello is the simplest of the major tools: boards, lists and cards, with automation and extra views on paid plans. It is the cheapest paid option in this list.

Pros and cons

Where it wins
  • Cheapest paid plan in this category
  • Very fast to learn
  • Generous free plan for small teams
Where it falls short
  • Timeline and other views need Premium
  • Not built for complex portfolios
  • No built-in docs

Trello pricing

Trello pricing plans
PlanBilled annuallyBilled monthlyAnnual savingNotes
FreeFreeFree—Up to 10 collaborators per workspace
Standard$5/mo$6/mo17%Per user
Premium$10/mo$12.50/mo20%Per user. Timeline, calendar, dashboard views
Enterprise$17.50/mo——Per user, annual. Price falls with volume

USD, per user per month unless noted. "—" means the price is not published or we could not confirm it. Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Status: reported (taken from recent published breakdowns of the vendor's pricing page, listed under Sources). Confirm on Trello's pricing page.

Key facts

Free planYes. Free for up to 10 collaborators per workspace, 10 boards per workspace.
Free trial14-day Premium trial
Paid from$5/user/mo billed annually · $6 monthly
Minimum seats1
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Timeline / GanttYes
Built-in docs / wikiNo
AutomationsYes
Time trackingNo
AI on paid plansYes
Facts checkedNov 14, 2026 · reported from published breakdowns (source)

Trello alternatives

ClickUp 9.1/10
Teams that want tasks, docs and chat in one low-cost tool
monday.com 8.9/10
Business teams that want visual boards and dashboards
Notion 8.8/10
Documentation-heavy teams that also track projects
Asana 8.2/10
Cross-functional teams managing many projects and portfolios

Frequently asked questions

How much does Trello cost?

Trello has a free plan and paid plans start at $5 per user/month billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Prices last checked Nov 14, 2026.

Is Trello free?

Yes. Free for up to 10 collaborators per workspace, 10 boards per workspace.

What are the best Trello alternatives?

ClickUp (9.1/10), monday.com (8.9/10), Notion (8.8/10) are the closest alternatives in our project management software ranking.

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