Looking for an alternative to Trello? We compared the top project management tools across pricing, features, security, ease of use, and long-term value so you can switch with confidence.
Trello is a project management platform we have tested hands-on. We update this comparison as new data and pricing become available.
After comparing 8 project management tools, Monday.com came out ahead (4.6/5, From $9/seat/mo). It stood out for 95% daily adoption in testing. Asana is worth a look if structured tasks matters more to your team. Teams typically leave Trello because limited beyond kanban : no gantt, no timeline, no workload.
4.6/5 · From $9/seat/mo · 10-500+ employees
Pick if You want the highest-rated all-rounder. Monday.com leads on 95% daily adoption in testing.
Skip if Expensive at scale : $19/seat Pro
4.4/5 · From $7/seat/mo · 5-500 employees
Pick if You want the most bang for your buck. ClickUp delivers most features per dollar : pm, docs, whiteboards, ai in one at a great price.
Skip if Feature bloat : overwhelming for new users
4.5/5 · From $10.99/seat/mo · 10-500 employees
Pick if You want a strong alternative. Asana excels at structured tasks with dependencies.
Skip if Complex for simple project tracking
4.2/5 · From $8.15/seat/mo · 20-10,000+ employees
Pick if You prioritize best for agile/scrum software teams.
Skip if Overkill for non-engineering teams
| Tool | Rating | Starting Price | Best For | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 TrelloCurrent | 4.0/5 | From $5/user/mo | 5-100 employees | |
| Monday.com | 4.6/5 | From $9/seat/mo | 10-500+ employees | Visit |
| Asana | 4.5/5 | From $10.99/seat/mo | 10-500 employees | Visit |
| ClickUp | 4.4/5 | From $7/seat/mo | 5-500 employees | Visit |
| Jira | 4.2/5 | From $8.15/seat/mo | 20-10,000+ employees | Visit |
 Notion | 4.0/5 | From $10/seat/mo | 5-500 employees | Visit |
 Smartsheet | From $9/user/mo | 20-2,000 employees | Visit | |
 Wrike | From $10/user/mo | 50-5,000+ employees | Visit | |
 Teamwork | From $10.99/user/mo | 10-500 employees (agencies and client services) | Visit |
From $9/seat/mo
Best for: 10-500+ employees
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From $10.99/seat/mo
Best for: 10-500 employees
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From $7/seat/mo
Best for: 5-500 employees
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From $8.15/seat/mo
Best for: 20-10,000+ employees
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From $10/seat/mo
Best for: 5-500 employees
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These are worth considering but have not been reviewed by us yet. The points below reflect public positioning : not our verdict. We'll add full hands-on reviews as we test each tool.
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From $9/user/mo: Pro $9/user/mo; Business $19/user/mo; Enterprise custom
Visit SmartsheetKnown for (vendor claimed)
From $10/user/mo: Free (5 users); Team $10/user/mo; Business $25/user/mo
Visit WrikeKnown for (vendor claimed)
From $10.99/user/mo: Free (5 users); Starter $10.99/user/mo; Deliver $19.99/user/mo
Visit Teamwork| Feature | Trello | Monday.com | Asana | ClickUp | Jira | Notion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanban Boards | : | : | : | : | : | |
| Gantt / Timeline | : | : | : | : | : | : |
| Task Dependencies | : | : | : | : | : | : |
| Workload View | : | : | : | : | : | : |
| Time Tracking | : | : | ⚠️ | : | : | : |
| Goal / OKR Tracking | : | : | : | : | : | : |
| Docs / Wiki Built-In | : | : | : | : | : | : |
| Automation Rules | : | : | : | : | : | : |
| Calendar View | : | : | : | : | : | : |
| File Management | : | : | : | : | : | : |
| Mobile App | : | : | : | ⚠️ | : | : |
| Guest Access | : | : | : | : | : | : |
| Free Tier | ⚠️ | : | : | : | : | |
| API Access | : | : | : | : | ||
| Enterprise SSO | : | : | : | : | : |
✅ Supported⚠️ Partial / Limited: Not available
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About Trello alternatives
Based on TrulyCritic's independent testing across pricing, features, security, and real buyer fit, **Monday.com** is the best overall Trello alternative (rated 4.6/5, From $9/seat/mo). For most teams, it offers the strongest balance of capability and value. **Asana** is a close second, particularly strong for structured tasks.
Companies typically leave Trello because of: **Limited beyond kanban : no Gantt, no timeline, no workload; Outgrown quickly by teams needing advanced PM; Per-user pricing more expensive than ClickUp; Atlassian-owned : some features overlap with Jira**. The right alternative directly addresses your team's specific pain points while matching your budget and scale.
Most project management tools offer free trials (typically 14-30 days). While truly free alternatives are limited in this category, several tools offer generous free tiers for small teams.
It depends on your needs. **Monday.com wins on 95% daily adoption in testing and 200+ templates for any workflow**. However, Trello still leads on simplest kanban board : easiest to adopt and butler automation (no-code rules). If 95% daily adoption in testing is your top priority, Monday.com is the better pick. If you need simplest kanban board : easiest to adopt, stick with Trello.
The most affordable alternatives to Trello are **Smartsheet (From $9/user/mo), Wrike (From $10/user/mo), Teamwork (From $10.99/user/mo)**. Remember to factor in migration cost, training time, and any feature gaps : the cheapest subscription isn't always the best value.
1) **Export** all your data from Trello first (most tools offer CSV/JSON export). 2) **Pick** your replacement and start a free trial. 3) **Import** a subset of data to verify formatting and integrity. 4) **Run both systems in parallel** for 1-2 weeks while your team adapts. 5) **Keep Trello read-only** for 3-6 months as a backup. The full migration typically takes 1-4 weeks depending on data volume.
For security-focused teams, **Jira** offers the strongest security posture with enterprise compliance certifications. Always verify security claims against your specific compliance requirements (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).
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