Slack 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.

Slack

Industry-standard team messaging and collaboration platform

4.5 / 5From $7/mo
Trello

Visual kanban board tool for simple project and task management

4.3 / 5From $5/mo

Pricing Comparison

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

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

Feature Matrix

FeatureSlackTrello
Channels and DMsYes-
Huddles audio and videoYes-
Workflow BuilderYes-
Search across historyYes-
3rd party app integrationsYes-
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 Slack if you need...

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

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, Slack or Trello?

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 Slack cheaper than Trello?

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

What is the difference between Slack and Trello?

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

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