Trello vs Asana

Full side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and use cases to help you pick the right tool.

Bottom line: Trello is both cheaper and competitive - a strong pick for most teams.

Trello

Visual kanban board tool for simple project and task management

4.3 / 5From $5/mo
Asana

Work management platform for teams to plan, track, and manage work

4.4 / 5From $10/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanTrelloAsana
FreeYesYes
Starter$5/mo$10/mo
Pro$10/mo$24/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Trello is cheaper at the Starter tier ($5/mo vs $10/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureTrelloAsana
Drag-and-drop kanban boardsYes-
Power-Ups and integrationsYes-
Automations via ButlerYes-
Timeline and Calendar viewsYes-
Templates libraryYes-
Timeline Gantt view-Yes
Workflow automations-Yes
Goals and portfolios-Yes
Workload management-Yes
200+ integrations-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Trello if you need...

  • +Very easy to learn
  • +Great free tier
  • +Visual and intuitive
SolopreneursFreelancersStudentsStartups

Choose Asana if you need...

  • +Clean UI
  • +Strong reporting
  • +Enterprise-grade permissions
Project ManagersEnterpriseStartupsAgencies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trello or Asana?

Asana scores higher in our review (4.4/5 vs 4.3/5). However, Trello may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Trello cheaper than Asana?

Yes, Trello is cheaper at the Starter tier ($5/mo).

What is the difference between Trello and Asana?

Trello focuses on drag-and-drop kanban boards and power-ups and integrations, while Asana emphasizes timeline gantt view and workflow automations. Trello is best for Solopreneurss, Freelancerss, Studentss, Startupss, while Asana suits Project Managerss, Enterprises, Startupss, Agenciess.

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