Trello alternatives
5 project management tools people switch to from Trello, with free plans and starting prices checked 2026-11-06.
Short answer
ClickUp and Asana are the two strongest Trello alternatives for teams that outgrow boards. ClickUp's free plan has unlimited members and 5 Spaces, and Asana's Starter plan at $10.99/user/mo billed annually adds timeline and Gantt views plus reporting dashboards.
Trello alternatives compared
| Tool | Best for | Free plan | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asana | teams that need timelines and reporting | Yes, Personal plan: unlimited tasks and projects, list, board and calendar views, capped at two people | $10.99/user/mo billed annually, $13.49 billed monthly (Starter) |
| ClickUp | one tool for tasks, docs and chat | Yes, Free Forever: unlimited members, 5 Spaces, unlimited tasks, 60 MB storage | $9/user/mo billed yearly (Core), listed against a $12 regular price |
| Notion | docs and lightweight boards together | Yes, Free plan: 5 MB per file, 7 days of page history, 10 guests | $10/member/mo (Plus); the page says yearly billing saves up to 20% |
| monday.com | managers who want dashboards and many views | Yes, up to 2 seats, 3 boards and 3 Docs | $9/seat/mo billed annually (Basic, minimum 3 seats) |
| Jira | software teams running sprints | Yes, free for up to 10 users with 2 GB storage and 150 automation steps a month | $8.48/user/mo (Standard); annual billing saves up to 17% |
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1. Asana
Starter removes the seat limit and adds timeline and Gantt views, reporting dashboards, unlimited automations and forms. Advanced at $24.99/user/mo billed annually adds portfolios, goals and time tracking. The free plan is limited to two people, so it suits solo use only.
2. ClickUp
Free plan includes unlimited free members and guests, 100 automation actions a month with 5 active rules, and 60 MB of attachment storage. The small storage cap is the main free-plan limit. Business is $17/user/mo billed yearly.
3. Notion
Notion treats a kanban board as one database view inside a wiki, so notes and tasks live together. Free workspaces with multiple members get a limited number of blocks before an upgrade is needed. Business is $20/member/mo.
4. monday.com
Paid plans start at 3 users, so the entry cost is at least $27/mo on Basic billed annually. Standard is $12/seat/mo and Pro is $19/seat/mo billed annually. The free plan is limited to 2 seats and 3 boards.
5. Jira
Free plan includes unlimited projects, tasks, goals and forms for up to 10 users, with community support only. Premium is $15.56/user/mo. Annual plans bill at the tier nearest your user count, so compare monthly and annual totals.
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Why people look for a Trello alternative
- The free plan caps you at 10 boards per Workspace, 10 collaborators per Workspace, 250 Workspace command runs a month and 10MB per file
- Standard raises automation to 1,000 command runs a month and files to 250MB, but costs $5/user/mo billed annually, so a 20-person team pays $100/mo
- Unlimited command runs only arrive on Premium at $10/user/mo billed annually, or $12.50/user/mo billed monthly
- Trello is built around boards, so teams that want a Gantt-style plan or cross-project reporting end up paying for add-on tools
Who should stay on Trello
Stay if you run a few simple kanban boards, stay under 10 collaborators per Workspace, and the free plan's 250 command runs a month covers your automation. Moving a working board setup costs more time than it saves.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free Trello alternative?
Yes. ClickUp's Free Forever plan has unlimited members and 5 Spaces, Jira's free plan covers up to 10 users with 2 GB of storage, and Notion has a free plan with 5 MB per file. monday.com and Asana free plans are limited to 2 seats or 2 people.
How much does Trello cost compared with Asana?
Trello Standard is $5/user/mo billed annually and Premium is $10. Asana Starter is $10.99/user/mo billed annually, with timeline and Gantt views and reporting dashboards included.
What are Trello's free plan limits?
Up to 10 boards per Workspace, up to 10 collaborators per Workspace, 250 Workspace command runs a month and 10MB per file.
Which alternative is best for software teams?
Jira. Its free plan supports up to 10 users, and Standard is $8.48/user/mo, which is below Trello Premium's $10/user/mo billed annually.