Trello vs Make

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
Make

Visual automation platform with more power and lower cost than Zapier

4.6 / 5From $9/mo

Pricing Comparison

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

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

Feature Matrix

FeatureTrelloMake
Drag-and-drop kanban boardsYes-
Power-Ups and integrationsYes-
Automations via ButlerYes-
Timeline and Calendar viewsYes-
Templates libraryYes-
Visual scenario builder-Yes
1,000+ app integrations-Yes
Advanced data manipulation-Yes
Webhooks-Yes
Error handling-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Trello if you need...

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

Choose Make if you need...

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trello or Make?

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 Trello cheaper than Make?

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

What is the difference between Trello and Make?

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

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