Trello vs Monday.com

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
Monday.com

Visual work management platform for teams and operations

4.4 / 5From $9/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanTrelloMonday.com
FreeYesNo
Starter$5/mo$9/mo
Pro$10/mo$19/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

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

Feature Matrix

FeatureTrelloMonday.com
Drag-and-drop kanban boardsYes-
Power-Ups and integrationsYes-
Automations via ButlerYes-
Timeline and Calendar viewsYes-
Templates libraryYes-
Customizable workflows-Yes
Automations and integrations-Yes
Dashboards-Yes
Workdocs-Yes
Monday CRM-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Trello if you need...

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

Choose Monday.com if you need...

  • +Polished visual interface
  • +Strong automation rules
  • +Good CRM add-on
Project ManagersAgenciesEnterpriseStartups

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trello or Monday.com?

Monday.com 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 Monday.com?

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

What is the difference between Trello and Monday.com?

Trello focuses on drag-and-drop kanban boards and power-ups and integrations, while Monday.com emphasizes customizable workflows and automations and integrations. Trello is best for Solopreneurss, Freelancerss, Studentss, Startupss, while Monday.com suits Project Managerss, Agenciess, Enterprises, Startupss.

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