Project Management
Trello vs monday.com
Both tools reviewed and verified. Pricing checked April 2026.
Trello
Kanban simplicity at its best
monday.com
The most visual work OS for small teams
Choose Trello if…
Trello pioneered visual project management and remains the simplest, most approachable tool in the category. For straightforward kanban workflows, nothing beats its ease of use.
Choose monday.com if…
monday.com's highly customisable boards and visual interface make project management feel less like admin. The minimum 3-seat pricing is a drawback for solo operators.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Trello | monday.com |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $9/user/mo |
| Free plan | ||
| Our rating | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 |
Trello pros & cons
- Zero learning curve — anyone can use it in minutes
- Generous free plan with unlimited boards
- Butler automation on free plan
- Limited to kanban view (no native Gantt or timeline)
- Advanced features require paid plan
- Can become unwieldy for complex projects
monday.com pros & cons
- Highly customisable boards for any workflow
- Excellent dashboards for cross-project visibility
- Strong automation capabilities
- Minimum 3 seats on all paid plans
- Costs add up quickly for growing teams
- Learning curve for advanced customisation
Executive Verdict
monday.com wins overall
Based on verified ratings, pricing, and user feedback, monday.com edges out for most small businesses. monday.com's highly customisable boards and visual interface make project management feel less like admin. The minimum 3-seat pricing is a drawback for solo operators.
That said, Trello may be the better fit if pricing or specific features are your top priority — read the full reviews below.