Trello

Visual collaboration with a shared perspective on projects

4.8•108 reviews•

1.3K followers

Visual collaboration with a shared perspective on projects

4.8•108 reviews•

1.3K followers

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Project management software

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Team collaboration software

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Issue tracking software

Trello is a web-based Kanban-style list-making application. Originally made by Fog Creek Software in 2011, it was spun out to form the basis of a separate company in 2014 and later sold to Atlassian in January 2017.

Trello Reviews

The community submitted 108 reviews to tell us what they like about Trello, what Trello can do better, and more.

4.8

Based on 108 reviews

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A favorite for small teams and cross‑functional work, Trello earns praise for clarity, speed, and flexible workflows. Makers of

Venngage

say it helps plan projects, QA, and ship features quickly; makers of

Reader Mode

credit labels, checklists, and automation with keeping 2.0 development on track; makers of

Lifestack

note smooth task import for scheduling. Users love the intuitive boards, collaboration, and templates, though some outgrow it, citing limits for complex workflows, multi‑board visibility, and higher costs beyond the free tier.

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Pros

task management (44)

simple interface (41)

team collaboration (29)

visual project management (23)

kanban-style boards (21)

checklists (7)

automation features (6)

integration with other tools (6)

customizable workflows (5)

drag-and-drop interface (5)

Cons

limited for complex workflows (7)

expensive paid version (3)

limited free version (3)

glitchy interface (2)

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•9 reviews

What's great

team collaboration (29)task management (44)simple interface (41)automation features (6)checklists (7)

I’ve been using Trello for almost 4 years for PM work, project management, and community projects, and the simplicity is still its biggest strength. The visual boards make it easy to keep everything organized, and it adapts well to different types of workflows.

What needs improvement

limited for complex workflows (7)expensive paid version (3)

For bigger or more complex projects, Trello can feel a bit limited. More native features for hierarchy, dependencies, and advanced automation would make it even more powerful.

vs Alternatives

Linear

ClickUp

Asana

I’ve used it for years, and it’s consistently reliable for managing projects and staying on track.

Do you need sprint planning or backlog management features?

It really depends on the team size and the complexity of the work. For small teams or community projects, I’ve found that basic boards are enough, you don’t always need full sprint planning or backlog management features. But once the team grows or the project becomes more technical, having proper sprint tools, burndown views, and backlog prioritization definitely makes things smoother and more predictable.

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•2 reviews

We have been using Trello for some time now and it has helped us a lot transitioning to scrum. We programmers love how features were designed to make our life easier (checklists on cards, visual feedback, ability to interpret a nice subset of markdown features, automation…).

What's great

automation features (6)checklists (7)

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3yr ago

•5 reviews

As someone who manages multiple projects, Trello has been a game-changer for me. I love the simplicity of the Kanban system, which makes it easy to visualize the progress of each task and move them between columns as they are completed. One of the best things about Trello is how customizable it is. I can create boards for each project, add members to each board, and assign tasks to specific team members. I can also set deadlines for tasks and receive notifications when they are due, which helps me stay on track and ensure that everything is completed on time. Trello has made managing projects so much easier for me. It's user-friendly, visually appealing, and incredibly customizable, which makes it an essential tool for anyone who needs to manage multiple projects at once.

What's great

team collaboration (29)customizable workflows (5)task management (44)simple interface (41)kanban-style boards (21)visual project management (23)

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•1 review

If you love the Kanban board method of work you'll love Trello. I've been using this app since their early days and still treasure its ease-of-use and the great interface design. And the add-ons are just great! It's helped me stay productive even in my darkest hours.

What's great

simple interface (41)kanban-style boards (21)visual project management (23)

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3yr ago

•1 review

It's easier for people to manage tasks and performance but the upgrade from a free to paid account is too expensive for a nonprofit

•3 reviews

I have used Trello in the past to organise past projects and it has helped a lot. I would've used it more if some features weren't locked behind a paywall.

What needs improvement

limited free version (3)

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4yr ago