What is Trello?
Trello, made by Atlassian, uses Kanban-style boards to track work. Each board holds lists such as To do, Doing and Done, and each card is a task you can drag between them, with checklists, due dates, labels, attachments and comments.
Power-Ups connect Trello to tools like Slack and Google Drive, and built-in automation can move cards or set dates for you. The free plan allows up to 10 boards per Workspace and 10 collaborators. Paid plans add unlimited boards, extra views such as calendar and timeline, more automation and admin controls.
Main Features
- Boards, lists and drag-and-drop cards
- Checklists, due dates, labels and attachments
- Power-Ups for third-party integrations
- Built-in no-code automation
- Calendar and timeline views on paid plans
- Apps for web, desktop and mobile
How to Get Started with Trello
- Sign up free at trello.com.
- Create a board and add lists for each stage.
- Add cards for tasks and drag them as work moves.
- Invite teammates and add due dates or checklists.
Trello Pricing
Trello has a free plan. Standard costs $5 per user per month and Premium $10 per user per month billed yearly, with Enterprise at $17.50 per user per month.
Who Should Use It?
- Small teams tracking projects
- Freelancers managing clients
- Students planning coursework
- Content teams running editorial calendars
- Anyone who likes visual to-do lists
Trello Alternatives
- Monday: Work management boards for teams and projects.
- ClickUp: All-in-one project management and docs platform.
- Akiflow: Inbox and calendar planner that pulls tasks together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trello free?
Yes, there is a free plan with up to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per Workspace. Paid plans add more features.
Who owns Trello?
Trello is owned by Atlassian, the company behind Jira and Confluence.
Does Trello work on mobile?
Yes. There are apps for iOS and Android as well as desktop apps.