Trello review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing
Card-based Kanban board tool from Atlassian that stays simple for small teams and adds timeline, calendar and dashboard views on paid plans.
Verdict at a glance
Trello is Atlassian's card-based Kanban board tool that stays simple for small teams. Paid plans add timeline, calendar, table and dashboard views, while time tracking needs a third-party Power-Up and resource management is not built in.
Pros
- Very easy to set up and learn.
- Clean drag-and-drop boards suit simple workflows.
- Generous free tier.
Cons
- No native time tracking.
- Struggles with large volumes of tasks and many team members.
- Some Power-Ups are limited or cost extra.
What is Trello?
Card-based Kanban board tool from Atlassian that stays simple for small teams and adds timeline, calendar and dashboard views on paid plans. It is built for small teams that want a visual Kanban board with minimal setup and teams already on Atlassian products. Trello was founded in 2011.
Category: Project Management Software
Trello key features
| Feature | What we found |
|---|---|
| Task views and planning | Board view on all plans; Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard and Map views on Premium and up. |
| Workflow automation | Built-in automation on every board; 250 command runs per month Free, 1,000 Standard, unlimited Premium and Enterprise. |
| Time tracking and budgets | No native time tracking listed on the pricing page; third-party Power-Ups needed (G2 reviewers also mention this) |
| Reporting and dashboards | Dashboard view on Premium and Enterprise. |
| Integrations | Unlimited Power-Ups per board; page cites 200+ apps. |
Trello pricing
Trello bills per user per month, except Free, which is capped per Workspace at 10 collaborators and 10 boards with 250 automation command runs a month. Standard costs $5 billed annually or $6 monthly and allows 1,000 command runs. Premium costs $10 annually or $12.50 monthly, adds Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard and Map views, and removes the command limit. Enterprise is $17.50 per user per month, billed annually only, which works out to $210 per user per year. SSO on Standard or Premium needs a separate Atlassian Guard subscription from $4 per user per month, and some partner Power-Ups carry their own fees.
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | per Workspace | Up to 10 collaborators and 10 boards per Workspace, 250 Workspace command runs per month |
| Standard | $5 annual / $6 monthly | per user per month | 1,000 command runs per month |
| Premium | $10 annual / $12.50 monthly | per user per month | Adds Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, Map views; unlimited command runs |
| Enterprise | $17.50 per user per month, billed annually ($210 per user per year) | per user | Includes SSO and user provisioning via Atlassian Guard; 24/7 Enterprise Admin support |
Some partner Power-Ups cost extra.
Who Trello is best for
Best for
- Small teams that want a visual Kanban board with minimal setup.
- Teams already on Atlassian products.
- Free-tier users with up to 10 collaborators per Workspace.
Not ideal for
- Teams needing built-in time tracking or resource management.
- Large portfolios with many dependent projects.
- Teams wanting SSO without a separate Atlassian Guard subscription.
Trello alternatives
AsanaCross-functional teams that want timelines and unlimited automations from the Starter tier.
monday.comSmall and mid-size teams that want customizable boards and many automations.
ClickUpSmall and mid-size teams that want one flexible tool replacing several apps.
NotionStartups and small teams combining wiki and project tracking.
TeamworkAgencies and professional services teams billing client work.
JiraSoftware and IT teams running agile sprints and backlogs.
What Trello really costs
- Per seat per month
- $5 on Standard (annual), $6 monthly; Premium $10 annual.
- Billing
- Monthly and annual (Enterprise annual only)
- Annual discount
- About 17% on Standard, 20% on Premium.
- 20 users per year
- Standard: 20 x $5 x 12 = $1,200 per year; Premium: 20 x $10 x 12 = $2,400 per year (annual billing)
Add-ons and extras to budget for
- Atlassian Guard for SSO on Standard/Premium, from $4 per user per month.
- Some partner Power-Ups carry separate fees.
Questions to ask about price
- Is there a minimum number of seats or a minimum annual spend?
- How much can the price rise at renewal, and is the increase capped in the contract?
- Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?
Is Trello worth the price?
Trello is good value for small teams that live on a simple board and can stay on Free or Standard. At 20 people, Standard costs $1,200 a year and Premium $2,400 with annual billing. It gets expensive when you need timeline or dashboard views, which start at Premium, or SSO, which adds Guard fees of at least $4 per user per month. Teams that need time tracking will also pay for a Power-Up on top.
Worth it if
- Small teams that want a visual Kanban board with minimal setup.
- Teams already on Atlassian products.
- Free-tier users with up to 10 collaborators per Workspace.
Look elsewhere if
- Teams needing built-in time tracking or resource management.
- Large portfolios with many dependent projects.
- Teams wanting SSO without a separate Atlassian Guard subscription.
Pricing details most reviews leave out
- Standard and Premium do not list SSO; SAML SSO needs the separate Atlassian Guard subscription (from $4 per user per month per Trello pricing page) unless on Enterprise.
- Free plan limit is 10 collaborators per Workspace, not per board.
- Timeline, Calendar, Table and Dashboard views start at Premium, $10 per user per month annual.
- Enterprise is annual only at $210 per user per year.
- Trello was acquired by Atlassian in 2017 after launching in 2011.
Trello compared
Our verdict on Trello
Trello is a card-based Kanban tool that Atlassian has owned since 2017, and the headline price is easy to like: a Free plan, Standard at $5 per user per month billed annually, Premium at $10, and Enterprise at $17.50 billed annually. For a small team that only needs boards, Standard is cheap and predictable. The surprises sit at the edges, because views, automation volume and single sign-on are all gated by plan.
G2 lists Trello at 4.4 from 14,050 reviews, and reviewers praise the quick setup and the generous free tier. The recurring complaints are the missing native time tracking and the extra fees on some Power-Ups, both of which can add a second tool or a second bill. Judge Trello on the full monthly total for your team, not on the $5 starting figure.
Trello FAQ
What is Trello used for?
Trello is Atlassian's card-based Kanban board tool that stays simple for small teams. Paid plans add timeline, calendar, table and dashboard views, while time tracking needs a third-party Power-Up and resource management is not built in. It suits small teams that want a visual Kanban board with minimal setup.
Does Trello have a free plan?
Yes. Free is priced per Workspace and covers up to 10 collaborators and 10 boards, with 250 automation command runs per month. The cap is on the Workspace, not on each board.
How much does Trello cost for 20 users?
With annual billing, Standard comes to $1,200 per year (20 x $5 x 12) and Premium to $2,400 per year. Monthly billing is higher at $6 and $12.50 per user.
Does Trello charge extra for SSO?
On Standard and Premium, yes. SSO needs a separate Atlassian Guard subscription from $4 per user per month. Enterprise at $17.50 per user per month, billed annually, includes SSO and user provisioning through Guard.
About Trello
- Founded
- 2011.
- Funding or owner
- Acquired by Atlassian in 2017.
Listed in: Project Management Software
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Trello's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.