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Monday.com
Project Management
Trello
Project Management
Monday.com vs Trello 2026
Last updated: April 4, 2026
Quick Verdict
Monday.com and Trello are closely matched with similar ratings (4.6 vs 4.4). Trello is more affordable at $5/user/mo vs $9/user/mo. Both are strong options in the Project Management category. Choose based on your specific needs, team size, and feature priorities.
Monday.com
Starting Price
$9/user/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.6/ 5.0
Integrations
150
Mobile App
Yes
Trello
Starting Price
$5/user/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.4/ 5.0
Integrations
200
Mobile App
Yes
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Monday.com | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| tasks | ||
| subtasks | via_checklists | |
| custom fields | paid | |
| timeline gantt | ||
| portfolios | ||
| time tracking | ||
| automation | paid | |
| reporting | paid | |
| goals |
Best For
Monday.com
- Visual teams wanting colorful, board-based workflows
- Teams needing extensive customization and views
- Marketing and creative teams
Trello
- Teams wanting simple kanban boards
- Small teams with basic project needs
- Visual learners preferring card-based workflows
Limitations
Monday.com
- Can become expensive at scale
- Mobile app less polished than desktop
- Overwhelming number of features for simple needs
Trello
- Limited features for complex projects
- No native time tracking or Gantt charts
- Less powerful than competitors for advanced PM