--- source_url: "https://tech.co/project-management-software/trello-review" title: "Trello Pricing 2026: Plans, Hidden Costs, Power-Ups, and More" mirrored_at: 2026-08-13T15:39:06.802Z host: tech.co cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/tech.co/project-management-software/trello-review" --- > **Original source:** https://tech.co/project-management-software/trello-review monday.com - Priority customer support - Free forever plan - Advanced reporting ClickUp - Free forever plan - AI compatible - Unlimited storage Quickbase - Data encryption - Personalized dashboards - 13+ report types Profit.co - Free trial available - AI insights - 24/7 live customer support Zoho - Time tracking - Unlimited projects - AI insights Trello pricing starts at **$5 per user, per month**, with more expensive plans costing **$10** **per user, per month,** and **$17.50** **per user, per month**. There’s a limited **free plan**, too. Trello is **inexpensive and easy to use**, setting it apart from complex, high-end competitors like monday work management. Our expert testers ranked it among the [**best simple project management providers**](https://tech.co/project-management-software/best-simple-project-management-software) for customer support options. In this guide, we cover Trello pricing plans, features, and hidden costs. ### Key Takeaways - We recommend Trello for **businesses that want an affordable and easy-to-use platform** for simple projects by small teams. - Pricing starts at **$5 per user, per month,** for the “Standard” plan, which is more affordable than most competitors. - Trello’s **free plan is very limited**, and users will have to purchase add-ons for advanced functions. - Trello **lacks built-in automations and robust data dashboards**. - Better options for larger operations include **monday work management, ClickUp, and Jira**. **In this guide:** - [**Trello: At a Glance**](#glance) - [**Is Trello Free?**](#plans) - [**Trello Pricing Plans**](#costs) - [**Does Trello Have Any Hidden Costs?**](#hidden) - [**What Are Trello’s Main Features?**](#features) - [**What Are the Top Trello Alternatives?**](#alt) - [**About Our Research**](#research) - [**Verdict**](#verdict) - [**FAQs**](#faqs) ## Trello: At a Glance In this section, I’ll be taking you through Trello’s plans, with a focus on features, pricing, pros and cons, and more. For a quick at-a-glance rundown of the provider, take a look at the table below. In Short Pros - Very easy to get to grips with - Clean, uncluttered interface - Great customer support options - Excellent value, cheap first plan **Cons** - Very limited free option - Too basic for larger teams - Relies on paid add-ons too much 30 Second Facts - ![price tag icon](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/02091315/price-tag-icon.jpg) Free plan available - ![price tag icon](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/02091315/price-tag-icon.jpg) Standard: $5/user/month - ![price tag icon](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/02091315/price-tag-icon.jpg) Premium: $10/user/month - ![price tag icon](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/02091315/price-tag-icon.jpg) Premium: $17.50/user/month Gallery Click to expand ## Is Trello Free? Yes, Trello offers **a 100% free plan** and a free trial of its paid tiers. This means you can see if it’s right for your team without paying a dime. **Trello is a cheap, streamlined platform** with somewhat limited functionality. It’s geared towards smaller businesses or people who want to access project management software without breaking the bank. I found Trello **easy to use** for the basics. I’d recommend it to any team that just needs somewhere to track updates, tasks, and other information for a relatively straightforward project. The **customer support options** are pretty good too, which is a plus! However, if you have some budget reserved for new software and you need a complete [**Work OS**](https://tech.co/project-management-software/work-os) hub, I’d recommend **Teamwork’s Starter plan.** ClickUp’s free plan is also worth a look. ![Aaron Drapkin Headshot](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/12062656/6-Aaron-Drapkin-2.jpg?width=50&height=50&fit=crop) Aaron Drapkin Content Manager ## Trello Pricing Plans Trello’s **four plans** are: - **[Trello Free](#free)** – Best for getting started (not as good as [**ClickUp’s free tier**](https://tech.co/project-management-software/clickup-pricing?anr=bad&anrId=3210093372.03dbb695bf68e8eaa126fac89381577b)) - **[Trello Standard ($5 per user, per month)](#standard)** – Best for smaller teams that need basic features - **[Trello Premium ($10 per user, per month)](#premium)** – Best for businesses that need admin control - **[Trello Enterprise ($17.50 per user, per month)](#enterprise)** – Best for enterprise-level organizations 0 out of 0 Price (annually) The amount you'll pay per month, when billed annually Users Projects/boards Automations Kanban board Gantt chart Resource management Time tracking TRY IT FOR FREE ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06104512/Trello-logo-large.png) ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06104512/Trello-logo-large.png) ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06104512/Trello-logo-large.png) ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06104512/Trello-logo-large.png) **Trello Free** **Trello Standard** **Trello Premium** **Trello Enterprise** **Free** **$5/user/month** **$10/user/month** **$17.50/user/month** 10 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 10 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 250/month 1,000/month Unlimited Unlimited Available as Power-Up Available as Power-Up ### Trello Free plan: Best for individuals just getting started Trello’s Free plan has **unlimited cards (tasks)** and **10 boards (projects) per workspace.** Other features include: - **Unlimited lists** - **10MB per file attachment on task cards** - **Unlimited Power-Ups** The free tier lacks **data visualization tools** and many collaboration features, making it best for individuals working alone. It’s not as useful as **[ClickUp’s](https://tech.co/project-management-software/clickup-review)** free offering, which offers a wealth of collaboration features and data visualization tools. ![Every Trello project management card can include a list of related tasks.](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/31174759/Trello-project-management-tasks-card-scaled.jpg) _Every Trello project management card includes a list of smaller tasks. Source: Tech.co testing_ Both **[ClickUp and Trello](https://tech.co/project-management-software/clickup-vs-trello)** let users create automations on their respective free plans. This is a big plus for project managers who want to boost efficiency without spending anything. Trello Free plan users will also have access to agile project templates and you’ll be able to integrate your project management software with **Microsoft Teams**, Hangouts, Telegram, and Slack, as well as CRM software like Pipedrive. As free plans go, it’s pretty good. ### Trello Standard plan: Best for smaller teams that like the basic Trello interface The **Standard tier** (**$5 per user, per month**) offers small businesses **a more affordable option** for project management. Additional features include: - **Unlimited project boards** - **Advanced checklists** (lets managers assign staff members and due dates to sub-items) - **Ability to add guests** - **Custom fields** - **250MB per file attachment on task cards** The ability to add guests and use unlimited project boards is why smaller teams will feel more at home than with the free plan, despite not adding that many more features. ![A workspace within Trello project management](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/31174634/Trello-project-management-workspace-scaled.jpg) _Trello offers unlimited project boards on its Standard plan. Source: Tech.co testing_ Trello Standard lacks timeline view, table view, or dashboard view, and you’ll **only get standard support**, not priority. Still, this is **a decent entry-level option** that is **more affordable and better value** than rival standard plans. For example, **[Wrike’s first plan](https://tech.co/project-management-software/wrike-pricing)** is almost double the price of Trello’s. ### Trello Premium plan: Best for businesses that need admin control The Premium tier costs **$10 per user, per month,** billed annually. It supports the same unlimited personal boards, cards, and lists, and it adds features including: - **Additional views (Timeline, Calendar, Dashboard)** - **Admin control** - **Security features** - **Simple data export** Most importantly, this is the first plan with **proper admin** **control** and advanced security features, too. This means you can truly manage your larger team in a more meaningful way. ![Adding members to a Trello project management card.](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/31174649/Trello-project-management-adding-members-scaled.jpg) _It’s easy to add new members to a Trello card. Source: Tech.co testing_ You’ll get **preset charts for visualizing data** and **milestones** that highlight your project’s critical dates. You’ll be able to **create sub-tasks** that branch off main tasks. Compared with a premium plan from the likes of ClickUp, **monday work management,** or **Wrike**, Trello still falls short. ClickUp’s similar Business plan is just **$2 more** per user, per month, than Trello’s Premium plan, with many more features. We think it’s a better deal, even before factoring in the additional cost of **buying Trello add-ons**. Check out our **[monday work management review](https://tech.co/project-management-software/monday-review)** and **[Wrike pricing guide](https://tech.co/project-management-software/wrike-pricing)**. ### Trello Enterprise plan: Best for enterprise-level organizations The Enterprise tier has variable pricing depending on the number of team members. The minimum is 50 Enterprise users for **$17.50 per user, per month,** billed annually. Per-user costs drop as you add more users. Trello Enterprise has everything in Premium, plus: - **Organization visible boards** - **Organization-wide permissions** - **Unlimited workspaces** - **Multi-board guests** - **Attachment permissions** This plan is the best for large businesses that need a certain level of control over the platform and a whole lot of team members. ![A Trello project management card for handling project costs.](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/31174724/Trello-project-management-costs-task-scaled.jpg) _An example of a Trello card designed to track project costs. Source: Tech.co testing_ ## Does Trello Have Any Hidden Costs? Trello supplements shortcomings with an extensive directory of “Power-Ups”. Power-Ups are **add-ons designed to complete specific tasks** or to integrate with other software. However, **only about a third of these Power-Ups are completely free** or have a free option. As a result, Trello’s initial low price tag will grow if you need these add-ons. - **Power-Ups:** Trello’s third-party integrations and extensions for adding functionality, which can be created and submitted by other Trello users, third parties, or Atlassian itself. These can help with task automation, timeline views, Gantt charts, or integrate with popular work tools such as Slack, Google Calendar, Google Drive, and Salesforce. - **Board views:** From the idea stage to the completed stage, you’ll be able to drag and drop tasks along a kanban board to keep track of it all. The Premium plan offers more board views, including calendar, timeline, dashboard, map, and team table. - **Limited task management:** Trello _doesn’t_ include a resource management tool, team view, or a task dependency function. - **Email to task card conversion:** Every team member gains a personal email address for the board. They can then send an email to the board to add a new task or forward messages that are then automatically converted to tasks. Any attachments are included. - **AI-powered productivity tools:** Trello’s Quick Capture AI tool lets Premium and Enterprise users browse through their Trello Inbox, finding due dates, priorities, and action items. Other capabilities include an AI writing assistant, brainstorming tool, and item organization. ![Trello Kanban board](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/07064206/Trello-Kanban-board.png) _The kanban board interface in Trello. Source: Tech.co testing_ ## What Are the Top Trello Alternatives? If you’re looking for something with a bit more firepower, our best alternatives to Trello are **monday work management**, **Teamwork**, and **ClickUp**. Here’s how every big alternative compares with Trello. 0 out of 0 Price from All prices listed as per user, per month (billed annually) Free plan Best Trello alternative for Pros Cons ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06104512/Trello-logo-large.png) BEST OVERALL ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06104332/monday-logo-large.png) ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/09165841/Teamwork-logo-100.jpg) ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06104311/clickup-logo-large.png) ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06104304/asana-logo-large.jpg) ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06104356/wrike-logo-large.png) ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06104336/smartsheet-logo-large.png) ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06104407/zoho-projects-logo-large.png) ![](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06104307/basecamp_logo_large.png) **Trello** **monday work management** **Teamwork** **ClickUp** **Asana** **Wrike** **Smartsheet** **Zoho Projects** **Basecamp** **$5/user/month** **$9/user/month** **$9.99/user/month** **$7/user/month** **$10.99/user/month** **$10/user/month** **$9/user/month** **$4/user/month** **$15/user/month** 10 users N/A Ease of use Complex task management Free plan Automation Visualizing data Spreadsheet fans Value for money Collaboration - More affordable than alternatives - Basic, easy to use interface - 10 users on free plan - Intuitive, color-coordinated interface - Vibe coding tool available - Helpful, step-by-step setup guide - Native time tracking and billing features - Project profitability tracking - AI insights throughout platform - More affordable than alternatives - Unlimited users on free plan - Time tracking, client portal, and limited offline mode - Native risk prediction tools - Mobile offline mode - Easy-to-use dashboards and chart builder - Native risk prediction features - Cross-platform reporting tools - Very customizable for larger businesses - Spreadsheet UI - Great security options - Suitable for all companies - Pretty affordable - **Free tier for duos** - Responsive live chat - Cheap for large teams - Simple interface - Decent collaboration tools - Limited reporting functionality - No Gantt charts or timeline views - Add-ons cost extra - Free plan has 2-person user limit - Strict AI credit limits - Can get expensive with high AI usage - 5-user limit on free plan - More expensive than alternatives - No built-in document sharing - Harder to use than alternatives - Slow load times in our testing - No risk prediction features - Most key features require the Advanced plan - Very high prices for larger teams - No phone-based support - More expensive than alternatives - Steep learning curve for beginners - Lots of paid add-ons - Few integrations - Not easy to use - Complex data tools - Hard to use - Cramped interface - Lacks non-Zoho integrations - Tiny feature set - Incredibly basic - Not very useful [Compare Deals](https://tech.co/go/project-management) [Visit monday](https://tech.co/go/monday-table) [Compare Deals](https://tech.co/go/project-management) [Visit ClickUp](https://tech.co/go/clickup) [Compare Deals](https://tech.co/go/project-management) [Visit Wrike](https://tech.co/go/wrike) [Visit Smartsheet](https://tech.co/go/smartsheet) [Visit Zoho](https://tech.co/go/zoho-project-management) [Compare Deals](https://tech.co/go/project-management) Here at Tech.co, we carry out in-depth [**research**](https://tech.co/about-our-research) into all of the software and services we write about. We tested **10 of the top project management software tools** currently available. The main testing criteria we use are: **pricing, usability**, **customer support**, **f****unctionality,** **integrations,** and **security**. We also have sub-criteria. For example, our “functionality” score is a composite of scores achieved in **task management**, **workflow creation**, **data visualization,** and **c****ollaboration** tests. ### Verdict: Should you use Trello? Trello is a **great tool for anyone who appreciates simplicity**, with the features and intuitive drag-and-drop interface for basic task management. However, Trello has a limited feature set, with many of the most advanced project management features gated behind costly Power-Ups. **Teamwork’s free plan** performed much better in our testing, as did their paid plans. If you need a high level of functionality that’s easy to navigate, try **monday work management**, our top-rated provider. It holds the best score on our ease-of-use tests and has a better set of features than Trello. ## FAQs Trello doesn’t have as many native features as rivals like ClickUp or monday work management: there are **no tools for displaying data on the free or Standard plan**. The Premium plan has a **smaller range of chart types** (three) than rival providers like monday work management (six). You can’t pull data from custom fields for display. Trello’s Enterprise plan gives access to onboarding assistance and **24/7 live support**, with additional guidance over the phone. This plan is still cheaper than the Business plans provided by rivals Wrike and Asana (both retail at over $20 per user, per month). Yes, Trello will let you **import data from CSV files** and top project management software tools, like monday work management and Asana, will let you export projects and boards as CSV files. So, you can convert your boards and then import them into Trello. 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He has been quoted in the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, The Daily Mail, Computer Weekly, Cybernews, Lifewire, HR News and the Silicon Republic speaking on various privacy and cybersecurity issues, and has articles published in Wired, Vice, Metro, ProPrivacy, The Week, and Politics.co.uk covering a wide range of topics. ##### Reviewed by: ![Lead Researcher James Macey headshot](https://images.tech.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/23091408/james-macey-researcher-techco.png?width=40&height=40&fit=crop) James Macey (BA, PGCert) is a Senior Researcher with 4+ years of experience spanning industries including business software, contruction, marketing, hospitality and social science. He provides Tech.co specialized audience and product advice to help ensure our recommendations are fully data-driven and independent, leading on the testing and analysis across a range of categories, from CRM to Fleet Management.