Mailchimp vs Trello

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 higher-rated - a strong pick for most teams.

Mailchimp

All-in-one email marketing and marketing automation platform

4.2 / 5From $13/mo
Trello

Visual kanban board tool for simple project and task management

4.3 / 5From $5/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanMailchimpTrello
FreeYesYes
Starter$13/mo$5/mo
Pro$20/mo$10/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Trello is cheaper at the Starter tier ($5/mo vs $13/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureMailchimpTrello
Drag-and-drop email builderYes-
Marketing automationYes-
Audience segmentationYes-
Landing pagesYes-
Predictive analyticsYes-
Drag-and-drop kanban boards-Yes
Power-Ups and integrations-Yes
Automations via Butler-Yes
Timeline and Calendar views-Yes
Templates library-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Mailchimp if you need...

  • +Industry standard
  • +Easy to use
  • +Strong template library
SolopreneursStartupsMarketersFreelancers

Choose Trello if you need...

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Mailchimp or Trello?

Trello scores higher in our review (4.3/5 vs 4.2/5). However, Mailchimp may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Mailchimp cheaper than Trello?

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

What is the difference between Mailchimp and Trello?

Mailchimp focuses on drag-and-drop email builder and marketing automation, while Trello emphasizes drag-and-drop kanban boards and power-ups and integrations. Mailchimp is best for Solopreneurss, Startupss, Marketerss, Freelancerss, while Trello suits Solopreneurss, Freelancerss, Studentss, Startupss.

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