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Trello review

Atlassian's card and board tool for simple visual task tracking.

By the KeenVerdict research desk · Updated November 4, 2026

Features (40%)
7.4
Ease of use (30%)
9.4
Value (30%)
9.0

Trello is still the quickest path from chaos to a shared to-do list. A board, a few lists and some cards are all most small teams need, and anyone can learn it in a few minutes. The free plan covers up to 10 collaborators per Workspace, with unlimited cards, assignees, due dates and mobile apps. Standard at $5 per user per month billed annually, or $6 monthly, adds unlimited boards, custom fields, card mirroring, advanced checklists, the Planner and AI that captures to-dos from email, Slack and Teams. Premium at $10 adds more views, AI and admin features, and Enterprise costs $17.50 per user per month billed annually. Trello's simplicity is also its ceiling. Projects with many dependencies, resource planning or portfolio reporting quickly outgrow cards and lists, and teams end up moving to Asana or Jira. For small teams with simple workflows, though, nothing here is cheaper or easier.

Who it is for

Small teams and individuals who want a board up and running in minutes.

Price

Free for up to 10 collaborators per Workspace; Standard from $5 per user per month billed annually ($6 monthly); Premium $10.

Standard $ 5 USD Per user/month if billed annually ($6 billed monthly)
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 4, 2026.

Key features

  • Boards, lists and cards with assignees and due dates
  • Unlimited boards, card mirroring and custom fields on Standard
  • AI capture of to-dos from email, Slack and Teams
  • Planner and advanced checklists on Standard
  • Workspace command runs for automation

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: The fastest setup of any tool here
  • Strength: Cheapest paid plan on this list
  • Strength: Free plan works for small teams
  • Weakness: Weak for complex projects with many dependencies
  • Weakness: Free plan allows 10 collaborators per Workspace
  • Weakness: Advanced views and admin controls need Premium or Enterprise

Key facts

  • Free plan: Up to 10 collaborators per Workspace
  • Premium: $10 per user per month billed annually
  • Enterprise: $17.50 per user per month billed annually

Where it ranks

Trello is No. 3 in our Best Project Management Software verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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