Trello vs Airtable

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.

Trello

Visual kanban board tool for simple project and task management

4.3 / 5From $5/mo
Airtable

Flexible spreadsheet-database hybrid for teams and operations

4.4 / 5From $20/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanTrelloAirtable
FreeYesYes
Starter$5/mo$20/mo
Pro$10/mo-
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Trello is cheaper at the Starter tier ($5/mo vs $20/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureTrelloAirtable
Drag-and-drop kanban boardsYes-
Power-Ups and integrationsYes-
Automations via ButlerYes-
Timeline and Calendar viewsYes-
Templates libraryYes-
Grid, Kanban, Gallery, Calendar views-Yes
Automations-Yes
Extensions marketplace-Yes
AI fields-Yes
API-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Trello if you need...

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

Choose Airtable if you need...

  • +Very flexible data model
  • +Good integrations
  • +Visual and approachable
Project ManagersStartupsAgenciesMarketers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trello or Airtable?

Airtable scores higher in our review (4.4/5 vs 4.3/5). However, Trello may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Trello cheaper than Airtable?

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

What is the difference between Trello and Airtable?

Trello focuses on drag-and-drop kanban boards and power-ups and integrations, while Airtable emphasizes grid, kanban, gallery, calendar views and automations. Trello is best for Solopreneurss, Freelancerss, Studentss, Startupss, while Airtable suits Project Managerss, Startupss, Agenciess, Marketerss.

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