Trello
Atlassian
7.4
Overall Score / 10
Notion
Notion Labs Inc.
7.1
Overall Score / 10
Our Verdict
Choose Trello if:
- —You only need simple kanban boards for task tracking
- —You want the easiest possible onboarding for your team
- —Budget is your primary concern
Choose Notion if:
- —You want docs, wikis, and databases alongside project management
- —You need multiple views (table, board, timeline, calendar)
- —You want a flexible all-in-one workspace
The biggest difference: Trello is pure kanban with Power-Up extensions; Notion is a full workspace with databases, docs, and multiple view types
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Criteria | Trello | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Paid Plan | $6/mo (Standard)Source: Atlassian pricing page → | $12/mo (Plus)Source: Notion Labs Inc. pricing page → |
| Free Tier | Yes Unlimited cards, up to 10 boards/workspace, 1 Power-Up per board | Yes Unlimited pages for individuals, 7-day page history, 10 guest collaborators |
| Value for Money | 7 | 8 |
| Ease of Use | 10 | 6 |
| Feature Power | 5 | 9 |
| Setup Ease | 10 | 6 |
| Migration Ease | 7 | 4 |
| Transparency | 7 | 7 |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| API Available | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001 | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA (Enterprise) |
Feature Comparison
Feature Comparison Matrix
18 features compared · 16 differences
| Feature | Trello | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Block-based editor | None | Full |
| Cards with checklists, due dates, labels | Full | None |
| Comments and mentions | None | Full |
| Databases (table, board, timeline, calendar, gallery) | None | Full |
| Kanban boards | Full | None |
| Table view (Premium) | Full | None |
| Timeline view (Premium) | Full | None |
| Wiki | None | Full |
| Advanced | ||
| AI assistant | None | Full |
| Automations | None | Full |
| Butler automations | Full | None |
| Custom fields (paid) | Full | None |
| Custom views | None | Full |
| Dashboard view (Premium) | Full | None |
| Templates | Full | Full |
| Integrations | ||
| API | Full | Full |
| Power-Ups (integrations) | Full | None |
| Synced databases | None | Full |
Pricing Comparison
Trello Pricing
Unlimited cards, up to 10 boards/workspace, 1 Power-Up per board, 10MB file uploads
Unlimited boards, custom fields, advanced checklists, 250MB uploads
Views (timeline, table, calendar, dashboard, map), unlimited Power-Ups, admin features
Unlimited workspaces, org-wide permissions, Atlassian Access
Notion Pricing
Unlimited pages, 7-day page history, 10 guest collaborators
Unlimited file uploads, 30-day history, custom automations
$24/user/mo monthly, $20/user/mo annual — 90-day history, advanced permissions, bulk PDF export
Unlimited history, SCIM, audit logs, custom contracts
Who Should Choose Which?
Who should choose Trello
Best for
- Small teams needing simple visual task tracking
- Personal project organization with kanban boards
- Teams that want the easiest onboarding experience
Avoid if
- You need Gantt charts or timeline views on free plan
- You manage complex, multi-team projects
- You need built-in time tracking or resource management
Who should choose Notion
Best for
- Teams wanting docs + project management + wiki in one tool
- Individuals who love customizable workflows
- Startups wanting a flexible all-in-one workspace
Avoid if
- You need dedicated project management features (timelines, resource planning)
- Your team needs a simple, opinionated tool (Notion requires setup)
- You need real-time collaboration performance (can lag on large workspaces)
Switching Guidance
Switching from Trello
Common triggers to leave:
- •Need advanced project views
- •Need reporting and dashboards
- •Outgrowing simple kanban workflow
Potential blockers:
- •Team is deeply familiar with the interface
- •Power-Up configurations
- •Simple enough to export
Switching from Notion
Common triggers to leave:
- •Performance issues on large workspaces
- •Need dedicated PM features
- •Team adoption challenges
Potential blockers:
- •Years of accumulated content
- •Complex database structures
- •Team workflows built on Notion
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