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Comparison

Asana vs Trello

Scored side by side on project-management, using the same criteria we apply across the category.

Asana

Work management for cross-functional teams, strongest at goal and portfolio tracking.

4.4(11,200)$0 / $10.99 per user / month
Trello

Kanban boards reduced to their simplest useful form.

4.4(23,100)$0 / $5 per user / month

Scored side by side

Speed and UX

Asana
4.0
Trello
4.6

Workflow flexibility

Asana
4.3
Trello
2.8

Reporting depth

Asana
4.5
Trello
2.2

Integrations

Asana
4.4
Trello
3.9

Admin controls

Asana
4.2
Trello
3.1

Value for money

Asana
3.7
Trello
4.7

Asana verdict

The default for cross-functional work management when goal alignment matters more than engineering velocity.

  • Best-in-class goal and portfolio linkage
  • Clean interface for non-technical teams
  • Strong workload and capacity views

Trello verdict

Ideal for small, self-contained workflows. Plan to migrate once you need dependencies or cross-team reporting.

  • Immediate to learn with no training required
  • Generous free tier
  • Butler automation is genuinely capable
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FAQ

Common questions

What's the difference between Asana and Trello?

Asana: The default for cross-functional work management when goal alignment matters more than engineering velocity. Trello: Ideal for small, self-contained workflows. Plan to migrate once you need dependencies or cross-team reporting.

Which has better reviews, Asana or Trello?

Asana and Trello carry the same 4.4/5 rating, from 11,200 and 23,100 reviews respectively.

Does Asana or Trello have a free plan?

Both do. Asana starts at $0 / $10.99 per user / month, and Trello starts at $0 / $5 per user / month.