Trello
Project collaboration software
Task management software
Work management software
Project, portfolio & program management software
Goals management software
Goal tracker software
Team task management software
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What is Trello
Trello is a cloud-based task management and collaboration tool that organizes work using boards, lists, and cards. Teams use it to track tasks, lightweight projects, and recurring workflows with assignees, due dates, checklists, and attachments. It differentiates through a simple Kanban-style interface and a large ecosystem of integrations and add-ons (“Power-Ups”) that extend functionality. Trello is commonly adopted by small to mid-sized teams and departments that need fast setup and visual work tracking rather than full portfolio controls.
Fast, visual work setup
Trello’s board/list/card model makes it quick to create and understand task workflows without extensive configuration. Users can capture work items, assign owners, set due dates, and move cards through stages with minimal training. This supports rapid adoption for teams that want a lightweight system rather than a complex work management suite.
Flexible workflow customization
Teams can tailor boards to different processes using labels, custom fields (on applicable plans), templates, and automation rules. The same workspace can support multiple use cases such as content calendars, intake queues, and sprint backlogs. This flexibility helps teams standardize simple processes without requiring dedicated administrators.
Broad integration ecosystem
Trello supports many third-party integrations and extensions via Power-Ups, enabling connections to common communication, file storage, and development tools. This allows teams to keep Trello as a central task hub while syncing context from other systems. Compared with more all-in-one platforms, Trello often relies on integrations to cover adjacent needs.
Limited portfolio and PPM depth
Trello is primarily designed for task and team-level project tracking rather than full project, portfolio, and program management. Cross-project resource management, dependency mapping, and advanced portfolio reporting are not native strengths. Organizations needing standardized governance and multi-project oversight often require additional tools or higher-tier add-ons.
Reporting and analytics constraints
Out-of-the-box reporting is relatively lightweight compared with platforms built around dashboards and operational analytics. Teams frequently depend on Power-Ups or external BI/reporting tools for deeper metrics, rollups, and audit-ready reporting. This can increase configuration effort and create variability across teams.
Goals management is indirect
While teams can track objectives using boards, custom fields, and conventions, Trello does not center on structured goals/OKR management. Linking goals to work items and measuring progress typically requires manual setup or integrations. For organizations that need formal goal hierarchies, scoring, and cadence workflows, Trello may feel improvised.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 USD | Free for up to 10 collaborators per Workspace; unlimited cards; up to 10 boards per Workspace; Inbox, quick capture (email/Slack/Teams), unlimited Power-Ups per board; unlimited activity log; 250 Workspace command runs/month; unlimited storage (10MB/file); mobile apps; 2‑factor authentication. |
| Standard | $5 USD per user/month (billed annually) — $6 billed monthly | Everything in Free plus: unlimited boards; Planner (AI-powered quick capture); advanced checklists; card mirroring; custom fields; list colors; collapsible lists; unlimited storage (250MB/file); 1,000 Workspace command runs/month; single-board guests; saved searches. |
| Premium | $10 USD per user/month (billed annually) — $12.50 billed monthly | Everything in Standard plus: AI features; Views (Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, Map); Workspace views; unlimited Workspace command runs; admin & security controls; workspace-level templates; Collections; Observers; simple data export; priority support. Trello offers a 14‑day free trial of Premium (no credit card required). |
| Enterprise | $17.50 USD per user/month (billed annually) — $210.00 annual price per user | Everything in Premium plus: Enterprise-grade security & controls, unlimited Workspaces, organization-wide permissions, organization-visible boards, multi-board guests, attachment permissions, Power-Up administration, free SSO and user provisioning with Atlassian Guard, 24/7 Enterprise Admin support. Enterprise purchases have a minimum annual spend (see vendor site for details). |
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Atlassian Corporation Plc
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