Trello Bot
Productivity bots software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
Take the quiz to check if Trello Bot and its alternatives fit your requirements.
$5 USD per user per month
Free TrialFree version
Small
Medium
Large
- Information technology and software
- Media and communications
- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
What is Trello Bot
Trello Bot refers to automation features and bot-style integrations used with Trello to perform actions such as moving cards, posting notifications, and updating fields based on rules or external triggers. It is used by teams that manage work in Trello boards and want to reduce manual steps in task tracking and coordination. Typical use cases include workflow automation (e.g., due-date reminders, status transitions) and connecting Trello activity to chat, email, or other business systems. Functionality and capabilities vary depending on whether the bot is implemented via Trello’s built-in automation (e.g., Butler) or third-party bot/integration services.
Native fit for Trello workflows
Automation operates directly on Trello objects such as boards, lists, cards, labels, members, and due dates. This makes it practical for teams already standardizing work in Trello without adopting a separate work hub. Rules can enforce consistent process steps (for example, moving cards when a checklist is completed). It also supports common operational patterns like reminders and status-driven updates.
Event-driven task automation
Bots and automations can trigger actions based on events such as card creation, list changes, due dates, or field updates. This reduces repetitive coordination work like assigning owners, posting updates, or creating follow-up tasks. Compared with general workplace assistants, the automation is tightly scoped to Trello activity, which can make outcomes more predictable. Many teams use this to keep boards current with less manual maintenance.
Integration-friendly via APIs and connectors
Trello provides APIs and supports integrations that can be used to build bot behavior from external systems. This enables workflows such as creating cards from form submissions, syncing with calendars, or notifying chat channels when work changes. Organizations can tailor automations to internal processes using middleware or custom scripts. This can be useful when teams need Trello to participate in broader business workflows.
Scope limited to Trello context
Automation primarily centers on Trello artifacts and may not replace broader productivity assistants that manage cross-app scheduling, meeting notes, or enterprise knowledge search. If a team’s work spans multiple systems, Trello-centric bots can leave gaps that require additional tools. Complex end-to-end workflows may need external orchestration beyond Trello. This can increase integration and maintenance effort.
Complexity grows with rule volume
As the number of rules and triggers increases, it can become harder to understand why an action occurred and which rule caused it. Teams may need governance practices (naming conventions, documentation, testing) to avoid conflicting automations. Debugging is often less straightforward than in dedicated workflow automation platforms. This can slow down changes for non-technical users.
Feature set varies by implementation
“Trello Bot” is not a single standardized product name, and capabilities depend on whether the organization uses built-in automation or third-party bot integrations. Third-party bots can introduce additional costs, permissions considerations, and vendor dependency. Some advanced behaviors may require custom development and ongoing upkeep. This variability can complicate evaluation and support.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 USD | Unlimited cards; Up to 10 boards per Workspace; Inbox; Unlimited Power-Ups per board; 10MB file attachments; 250 Workspace automation command runs/month; mobile apps; 2FA. |
| Standard | $5 USD per user/month (annual) — $6 billed monthly | Everything in Free, plus: Unlimited boards; Advanced checklists; Custom Fields; Card mirroring; 250MB file attachments; 1,000 Workspace automation runs/month; single-board guests; saved searches. |
| Premium | $10 USD per user/month (annual) — $12.50 billed monthly | Everything in Standard, plus: AI features; Views (Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, Map); Workspace views; Unlimited Workspace automation runs; admin & security features; Workspace-level templates; observers; simple data export; priority support. |
| Enterprise | $17.50 USD per user/month (annual) (est.) | Everything in Premium, plus: Unlimited Workspaces; organization-wide permissions and controls; Power-Up administration; attachment permissions; free SSO & user provisioning via Atlassian Guard; 24/7 Enterprise Admin support. Custom/volume pricing and a $10,500/year minimum spend noted on the Enterprise page. |
Seller details
Atlassian Corporation Plc
Sydney, Australia
2002
Public
https://www.atlassian.com/
https://x.com/atlassian
https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlassian/
