monday.com vs Trello
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Quick verdict
monday.com edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Trello is cheaper to start ($6 vs $9).
You’re non-technical teams that want an easy, visual project tracker. A colorful, visual work-management platform that teams pick up fast (boards, timelines, dashboards and automations) with separate CRM, dev and service products.
Visit monday.comYou’re small teams and individuals who want simple Kanban boards. The simplest visual project tool: boards, lists and cards you drag across stages. Perfect for small teams and personal projects; less suited to complex work.
Visit TrelloSide by side
| monday.com | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Features | 4.6/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.7/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Output quality | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Category | Project management | Project management |
| Free plan | Yes: up to 2 seats and 3 boards | Yes: up to 10 collaborators and 10 boards |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $9/mo | $6/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $9/mo | $5/mo |
| Top plan | Pro: $19/mo | Enterprise: $17.50/mo |
| Seats | Per seat, sold in buckets with a 3-seat minimum | Per user |
| Trial / refund | 14-day trial of Pro | Free plan; Premium trial |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Non-technical teams that want an easy, visual project tracker | Small teams and individuals who want simple Kanban boards |
monday.com: pros & cons
- Easiest PM tool to learn
- Beautiful dashboards and views
- Strong automations and integrations on Standard+
- 3-seat minimum makes small teams pay more
- Monthly billing costs more than the listed yearly prices
Trello: pros & cons
- Easiest project tool to learn
- Standard from $5/user billed yearly
- Free plan for up to 10 collaborators
- Free plan limited to 10 boards per workspace
- Thin reporting and dependencies
- Views like timeline need Premium
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