Trello vs Slack

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
Slack

Industry-standard team messaging and collaboration platform

4.5 / 5From $7/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanTrelloSlack
FreeYesYes
Starter$5/mo$7/mo
Pro$10/mo$12/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Trello is cheaper at the Starter tier ($5/mo vs $7/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureTrelloSlack
Drag-and-drop kanban boardsYes-
Power-Ups and integrationsYes-
Automations via ButlerYes-
Timeline and Calendar viewsYes-
Templates libraryYes-
Channels and DMs-Yes
Huddles audio and video-Yes
Workflow Builder-Yes
Search across history-Yes
3rd party app integrations-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Trello if you need...

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

Choose Slack if you need...

  • +Industry standard team chat
  • +Massive integration ecosystem
  • +Good search
StartupsEnterpriseDevelopersAgencies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trello or Slack?

Slack scores higher in our review (4.5/5 vs 4.3/5). However, Trello may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Trello cheaper than Slack?

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

What is the difference between Trello and Slack?

Trello focuses on drag-and-drop kanban boards and power-ups and integrations, while Slack emphasizes channels and dms and huddles audio and video. Trello is best for Solopreneurss, Freelancerss, Studentss, Startupss, while Slack suits Startupss, Enterprises, Developerss, Agenciess.

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