Trello

Project Management Software

Trello lets you work more collaboratively and get more done.

Last updated: September 2026

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Who Uses This Software?

Trello is for teams of all sizes, for the creators and doers, and for those who take dreams to done.

About the vendor
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Customers
  • Large Enterprises (>10,000)
  • Small/Medium Businesses
Industries
  • Design
  • Education Management
  • Engineering/Management Services
  • Human Resources
  • Other
Deployment
  • Desktop Application
  • Mobile Application
  • Self-Hosted Cloud-based
Platforms
  • Mac
  • Windows
Browsers
  • Apple Safari
  • Google Chrome
Training
  • Documentation
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
Support
  • Live Online
  • Online Community
Languages Supported
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What is Trello?

Trello is a project management application that utilizes Kanban boards (which represent projects), cards (which represent tasks), and lists (which can be used to track the statuses of different projects) to move tasks or organize your resource materials in real-time. As with Kanban, the app lets you manage multiple projects simultaneously through visual ticklers. You can see who’s working on what as well as what the statuses of tasks and projects are. It can help you track your entire work progress from start to finish.

Trello lets your teams work more collaboratively so you can get more done. Keep everyone in the loop, get the most out of each meeting, and multiply your productivity with features that make work fun, flexible, and rewarding. Every team, from startups to enterprises, use Trello to organize, track, and coordinate workflows.

Freelancers and small businesses will find the pricing appealing (a freemium is available), while larger companies will have no problem scaling its features. Other key features include built-in rule-based workflow automation with buffer, custom card/board buttons, and a checklist tool.

Overview of Trello benefits

People seek a way to organize, plan, and share information related to all of life’s projects. The use case shouldn’t be limited by the tool — you can apply the same framework from work to other dimensions of life. Adaptable to any workflow, Trello boards can be used to accomplish any project or business team.

Within a Trello team, boards can be grouped into Collections by the business team (HR, Sales, Marketing, Design, etc.), board type (Projects, Meetings, Brainstorms, etc.), strategic initiative, or anything else. Inherently visual, Trello gives you perspective at a glance across their entire project, making it easy to see who’s doing what and what still needs to get done.

Here are the main Trello benefits:

Flexibility

Since the app is open-ended, Trello can be used for organizing any type of task — small or big, business or otherwise. This means that you can use the app to manage your company’s daily goals, keep track of meetings with colleagues, and organize your personal life.

Cloud Storage

Accessible from a desktop browser, Trello also provides you with free Android and iOS apps, lending to greater flexibility. You can manage your projects in the office, field, or anywhere you are internet-connected because your data is safely backed up in the cloud.

Features

Learn more about Trello features that set it apart from the competition. Discover how its unique tools and capabilities enhance your processes.

Budgeting Tracking

Capacity Tracking
Cost Tracking
Portfolio Budgeting
Project Budgeting
Risk Analysis
ROI and Forecasting
Time Tracking
Workload Capacity

Communication

Discussions
Document Collaboration
Employee Online Status
File Sharing
Instant Messaging
Project Conversations
Tagging

Notifications

Email Notifications
In-App Notifications
Live Notifications
Status Updates

Platform

Custom Fields
Customizable Forms
Customizable Templates
Multi-Language Support
Sections & Columns
Start Dates/Due Dates

Portfolios

Portfolio Coordination
What-If Scenarios
Workflows

Project Planning

Advanced Project Management Features
Collaborative Project Planning
Gantt Charts / Project Mapping
Kanban Board
Milestones
Progress Monitoring
Resource Management
Scheduling

Reporting

Detailed Graphs
Expense Reports
Portfolio Reports
Real-Time Analytics
Real-Time Reporting
Resource Workload Reports
Timesheet Reports

Tasks Management

Idea Management
Subtasks
Task Creation & Assignment
Task Prioritization
To-Do Lists

Team Management

Agile Teams
Comment-Only projects
Comments
Dependencies
Guest Access
Permissions
Teams & Followers

Views

Activity Feed
Calendar View
Files View
My Inbox
My Tasks
Timeline View
Pricing

Learn more about Trello's pricing options, cost, and plans so you can make a well-informed, business-wise decision on the best software to use for organization.

Pricing Model
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription
License
  • Paid
Starting Price
  • $12.50
Free Trial
  • Yes

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Reviews

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Performance Overview
Overall Rating 84%
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Trello is basically our little conveyor belt for course content

Sep 27, 2026

Overall Rating 93%
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What do you like best? We have a super simple setup: idea, writing, review, ready. That's pretty much it 😅 Every lesson gets a card and we just move it along as the work gets done. No fancy project management system, no 20 statuses nobody remembers. I can open the board for thirty seconds and know exactly where everything is. For a small content team, that's honestly enough.
What do you dislike? Once you have a ton of cards, the nice simple board starts looking a bit chaotic. Trello is great when the workflow stays simple, but I wouldn't use the same setup for a really complex project with lots of dependencies.
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Yana K.

Industry : Elearning | Company size : 1-10 | Level : Senior | Focus : Education | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as User, Administrator

Trello is basically my second brain when too many small tasks start piling up

Aug 16, 2026

Overall Rating 87%
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What do you like best? My favorite thing about Trello is honestly pretty boring: I stop forgetting stuff. If something needs to be done, I throw it on a card and get it out of my head. We use it for content tasks, course updates and random small things that are way too easy to lose in chat. Moving a card to "Done" is weirdly satisfying too :) It's simple, visual and doesn't make task management feel like another job.
What do you dislike? It starts showing its limits when a project gets complicated. With lots of dependencies, deadlines and people involved, boards can get messy pretty fast. For straightforward work though, I actually prefer that simplicity.
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Serafima P.

Industry : Elearning | Company size : 1-10 | Level : Senior | Focus : Education | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as User

Trello works well for organizing learning tasks and keeping progress visible

May 7, 2026

Overall Rating 87%
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What do you like best? I used Trello to organize learning tasks and assignments. It’s very clear what needs to be done, what is in progress and what is finished. Cards and boards make everything visual, so it’s easier to track progress. It works well for simple training workflows and personal learning plans.
What do you dislike? For more structured learning or complex task dependencies it feels limited. There are not many built-in features for tracking deeper progress or analytics. But for simple task management it’s more than enough.
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Georgette L.

Industry : Elearning | Company size : 1-10 | Level : Senior | Focus : Education | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as User

Trello is a simple and effective tool that makes task management clear and easy

Mar 22, 2026

Overall Rating 100%
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  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? Trello is probably one of the easiest tools to start with. You create a board, add cards and instantly see how work is organized. No long onboarding, no confusion. It works really well for tracking tasks, planning small projects and keeping everything visible. For daily use it just feels natural.
What do you dislike? For very complex workflows it may feel limited. Advanced reporting and automation are not as strong as in heavier tools. But for most day to day tasks it’s more than enough.
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Amedee A.

Industry : Elearning | Company size : 1-10 | Level : Senior | Focus : Education | Experience using the software : More than 1 year as User

Trello is a simple task management tool that works well for small teams and daily planning

Feb 7, 2026

Overall Rating 85%
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What do you like best? Trello is very easy to understand. You open a board, create cards and move them around, that’s it. No long setup, no training needed. It’s great for tracking tasks, small projects and everyday work. Visual style really helps to see what is done and what is still pending.
What do you dislike? When projects grow, Trello starts to feel limited. Reporting and analytics are very basic, and for more complex workflows you need power ups or paid plans. For bigger teams it can become messy over time.
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Leopold B.

Industry : Elearning | Company size : 1-10 | Level : Senior | Focus : Education | Experience using the software : 6-12 months as User

Trello is a simple and clear tool that helps keep daily tasks and teamwork under control

Dec 19, 2025

Overall Rating 68%
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  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? I really like how easy Trello is to use. You open a board, add cards and that’s it, no learning curve. It works great for tracking tasks, small projects and even personal stuff. Drag and drop feels natural and everyone understands what is going on. For basic planning it does the job very well.
What do you dislike? For bigger projects Trello can feel a bit limited. If you need deep reports or complex automation, you start hitting limits. Some useful features are locked behind paid plans, which is not great, but for simple use it’s fine
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Gonzalo A.

Industry : Elearning | Company size : 1-10 | Level : Senior | Focus : Education | Experience using the software : 6-12 months as User

Trello is a simple and effective tool that helps organize elearning tasks and keep projects on track

Nov 20, 2025

Overall Rating 77%
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What do you like best? I like how easy it is to plan and manage online course production with Trello. Boards and cards give a clear overview of lessons, deadlines, and responsibilities. It’s great for collaborating with teammates, tracking progress, and making sure nothing gets missed during content creation.
What do you dislike? For larger e-learning projects, Trello can feel limited without extra power-ups. It would be helpful to have more built-in reporting tools. Still, it remains a reliable and easy-to-use solution for managing course workflows.
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Esam W.

Industry : Elearning | Company size : 1-10 | Level : Senior | Focus : Education | Experience using the software : 6-12 months as User

Trello is a simple and visual tool that helps manage e-learning projects easily.

Oct 27, 2025

Overall Rating 77%
  • Usefulness
  • Usability
  • Customer Experience
  • Likelihood to Recommend
What do you like best? I like that Trello keeps all e-learning tasks organized in one place. The boards and cards make it easy to track lessons, deadlines, and content creation. It’s also great for teamwork — everyone sees progress and what needs to be done next.
What do you dislike? It would be nice to have more built-in reporting tools and analytics. Sometimes notifications pile up, and large projects require extra structure. Still, Trello is an excellent choice for managing online learning workflows.
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Jonathon C.

Industry : Elearning | Company size : 1-10 | Level : Senior | Focus : Education | Experience using the software : 6-12 months as User

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