What Trello is
Trello is made by Atlassian. It sits in our Project management category, alongside the other options listed at the end of this page.
Best suited to: Individuals and small teams that want an easy visual way to track tasks.
What it does
- Kanban boards with cards and lists
- Checklists, due dates and attachments
- Automation through built-in rules
- Power-ups to connect other apps
Which business sizes it fits
How Trello lines up with the four business sizes we use across USA24.
Solo
Good fit
Freelancers and one-person businesses
Main Street
Good fit
2–20 employees
Growth
Less typical
20–200 employees
Global
Less typical
Teams across borders
What to check before you buy
Questions to answer, ideally during a free trial or a demo, before you commit:
- Whether boards are enough for complex projects.
- Limits on the free plan.
- Reporting needs.
- How it fits with other Atlassian tools.
- US tax and compliance. Software doesn't replace professional advice on payroll, sales tax or industry rules.
- Getting your data out. Ask how you would export your data if you ever switch.
Pricing
Trello pricing depends on the plan, number of users and add-ons, and vendors change it often. We don't list prices on overview pages; check the current plans on the official Trello website. Our full review will break down the real cost.
Other options in Project management
Next step
Shortlist it, then test it on real work.
Read our five-step guide to choosing business software, then run Trello through one real week of your work before you decide.