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Our verdict on Trello.
Content updated: July 2026
The simplest kanban board on the internet — drag cards across columns, done.
FutureFounder Score
7.3/10
0–10 founder recommendation
Best for
- Solo founders tracking personal todos
- Tiny teams running a simple workflow
- Anyone teaching a non-PM person to track work
Not for
- Engineering teams — pick Linear
- Teams with cross-project workflows — pick Asana
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We recommend Trello as the default for the first 5 people on a team — and for any non-engineer who finds Linear or Asana intimidating.
What you can build with Trello
Pros
- Easiest PM tool to learn in 5 minutes
- Generous free tier
- Power-Ups add real functionality when needed
- Easiest PM tool to learn in 5 minutes. Reviewers consistently say Trello is the only tool they can hand to a non-PM and get adoption the same day.
- Generous free tier. Solo founders and tiny teams cite the free plan as fully sufficient for personal todos and simple workflows.
- Power-Ups add real functionality. Reviewers extending Trello with Butler, calendar, or integration Power-Ups call out how far it can stretch before you need a heavier tool.
Reviewer trends from G2, Trustpilot, Reddit
Cons
- Hits a ceiling fast for complex work
- Less powerful than Asana or ClickUp at scale
- Hits a complexity ceiling fast. The most-cited complaint — multi-project or cross-functional work outgrows Trello quickly.
- Less momentum from Atlassian. Reviewers note Trello has felt under-invested compared to Jira and Confluence in recent years.
- Reporting and roadmaps are weak. Teams that want roadmap views or sprint analytics consistently move to Linear, Asana, or ClickUp.
Reviewer trends from G2, Trustpilot, Reddit
Other options
The closest alternatives to Trello. Worth a look before you commit.
Asana
The most widely adopted project management platform — tasks, timelines, and team workload in one view.
Linear
The project management tool that product teams actually love — fast, opinionated, and built for shipping.
ClickUp
All-in-one work platform — docs, tasks, goals, whiteboards, and chat in one app.
Next step
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Last updated January 1970 · How we review tools