Trello offers a comprehensive set of features with its free version, including unlimited cards, storage and power-ups per board. Each workspace can have up to 10 boards, assignees and due dates, and it comes with an iOS and Android mobile app. You’ll also get two-factor authentication (2FA) with its free plan, which is often only available with Enterprise plans among its competition.
Its paid plans start at $5 per user, per month, when billed annually, allowing for unlimited boards, advanced checklists, unlimited storage and 1,000 Workspace command runs per month.
On the other hand, Trello’s free plan has some limitations, such as the 10-board limit and lack of features, such as native Gantt charts. If you need more than 10 boards or advanced features, you’ll have to upgrade to a paid plan. While its free plan is relatively comprehensive, to get the most out of Trello, you’ll need to not only upgrade but also pay for add-ons, which can add up quickly. Trello calls its integrations Power-Ups, and you’ll need one for a Gantt chart or to integrate with Jira.
Trello Cost
Trello offers four tiers of plans. Its first level is free for your entire team. Its paid plans start with its Standard plan at $5 per user, per month, when billed annually and $6 billed month to month. Its Premium plan is $10 per user, per month, when billed annually and $12.50 month to month. Its Enterprise plan is $17.50 per user, per month, with a minimum of 25 users.
When To Choose a Competitor Over Trello
There are a couple of reasons you might want to choose a competitor over Trello:
- You need more than 10 boards: If you need more than 10 boards, you’ll have to upgrade to a paid plan with Trello. With its competitors, such as monday.com and Basecamp, you can have an unlimited number of boards with their free plans.
- You need a Gantt chart: Trello doesn’t offer a Gantt chart with its free or paid plans. If you need a Gantt chart, you’ll have to use a power-up, such as Gantt Chart (by Placker) or TeamGantt.
- You need more than Kanban views: With Power-Ups, you can access alternative views, but Trello’s entire premise is based on Kanban boards. If that’s not what you need, you’re better off looking for an alternative.
