Make 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 competitive - a strong pick for most teams.

Make

Visual automation platform with more power and lower cost than Zapier

4.6 / 5From $9/mo
Trello

Visual kanban board tool for simple project and task management

4.3 / 5From $5/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanMakeTrello
FreeYesYes
Starter$9/mo$5/mo
Pro$16/mo$10/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Trello is cheaper at the Starter tier ($5/mo vs $9/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureMakeTrello
Visual scenario builderYes-
1,000+ app integrationsYes-
Advanced data manipulationYes-
WebhooksYes-
Error handlingYes-
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 Make if you need...

  • +More affordable than Zapier
  • +More powerful data transformations
  • +Visual flow editor
DevelopersAgenciesSolopreneursStartups

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, Make or Trello?

Make scores higher in our review (4.6/5 vs 4.3/5). However, Trello may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Make cheaper than Trello?

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

What is the difference between Make and Trello?

Make focuses on visual scenario builder and 1,000+ app integrations, while Trello emphasizes drag-and-drop kanban boards and power-ups and integrations. Make is best for Developerss, Agenciess, Solopreneurss, Startupss, while Trello suits Solopreneurss, Freelancerss, Studentss, Startupss.

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