Our verdict
Start with Trello if you want simplicity; choose Asana when work becomes multi-project, deadline-driven and cross-team.
Trello is the simplest way to organise work visually with boards and cards. Asana adds structure — timelines, dependencies, portfolios and workload — for teams managing many projects.
Choose Trello if…
- You want something anyone can use today
- Your work fits a simple board
- Budget is tight
Choose Asana if…
- You manage multiple projects with deadlines
- You need timelines and dependencies
- You want reporting across teams
Side by side
| Criterion | Trello | Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Features & fit | 7.4 | 8.8 |
| Ease of use | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Value for money | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Support & reliability | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Security & privacy | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Starting price (indicative) | Free; paid from around $5 / user / month | Free for small teams; paid from around $11–14 / user / month |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Small teams new to project tools | Cross-functional teams |
Feature by feature
| Feature | Trello | Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, generous | Yes, for small teams |
| Kanban boards | Core strength | Yes |
| Timeline / Gantt | Premium | Paid tiers |
| Dependencies | Limited | Yes |
| Automation | Butler included | Rules on paid tiers |
| Best for | Simple visual workflows | Structured, multi-project teams |
Pricing compared
Trello
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Limited workspace collaborators |
| Standard | ≈ $5 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Premium | ≈ $10 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Enterprise | ≈ $17.50 / user / mo | Billed annually |
Asana
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | Free | Up to 10 users |
| Starter | ≈ $11 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Advanced | ≈ $25 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | — |
| Team size | Trello | Asana |
|---|---|---|
| 5 seats | $25 (Standard) | $55 (Starter) |
| 10 seats | $50 (Standard) | $110 (Starter) |
| 25 seats | $125 (Standard) | $275 (Starter) |
Indicative USD list prices; excludes tax, add-ons and promotions. Confirm on each vendor’s site.
Complexity
Trello is deliberately simple; Asana is built for structured projects and cross-team coordination.
Views
Trello's free plan is board-centred; Asana offers list, board, timeline and calendar.
Scale
Asana handles portfolios and goals; Trello is best per team.
Pros & cons
Trello
- Extremely easy
- Generous free plan
- Built-in automation
- Limited views on free plan
- Not built for complex projects
Asana
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Multiple project views
- Goals and portfolios
- Key features on higher tiers
- Can get expensive at scale
Key features of each
Trello
- Boards & cards. Visual Kanban for any workflow.
- Butler automation. Rules, buttons and scheduled commands.
- Views. Calendar, timeline and table on Premium.
- Power-Ups. Integrations with other tools.
Integrates with: Slack, Google Drive, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams.
Asana
- Timeline. Gantt-style planning with dependencies.
- Rules. Automations for routine actions.
- Portfolios. Track many projects at once.
- Forms. Capture requests directly into projects.
Integrates with: Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Salesforce.
Who should avoid each
Skip Trello if…
- Complex projects with dependencies
- Resource planning
Best for: Small teams new to project tools; Simple Kanban workflows; Personal and light team use.
Skip Asana if…
- Software teams needing deep dev tooling
- Very price-sensitive teams
Best for: Cross-functional teams; Marketing and operations; Managers needing portfolio views.
Switching between Trello and Asana
Migration difficulty: Easy
Asana can import Trello boards via CSV; recreate custom fields and automations.
- Export Trello boards as CSV.
- Create Asana projects and custom fields.
- Import tasks and assign owners.
- Rebuild automations as Asana rules.
- Archive Trello boards once moved.
Weigh it your way
Adjust the weights to your priorities to see which tool comes out ahead for you. Print or export the result for your team.
| Tool | Features | Ease | Value | Support | Security | Integrations | Your score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Asana | 8.8 | 8.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 9.0 | 8.53 |
| 2. Trello | 7.4 | 9.4 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.35 |
Drag the sliders to match your priorities. Scores are our editorial sub-scores; weights start at the values we publish on the methodology page. Nothing you change is stored or sent anywhere.
How our scores and weights work · Add a third tool side by side
Frequently asked questions
Is Trello or Asana better for small teams?
Trello for simple workflows; Asana if you need timelines and structure.
Can I use both?
You can, but it splits information; pick one primary tool.
Does Trello or Asana have a free plan?
Trello has a free plan; Asana has a free plan. Indicative starting prices: Trello — Free; paid from around $5 / user / month; Asana — Free for small teams; paid from around $11–14 / user / month.
Which is cheaper for a team of 10, Trello or Asana?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users costs about $50 per month on Trello (Standard) and about $110 on Asana (Starter), so Trello is cheaper at that size. Taxes, add-ons and discounts are excluded — and the plan you actually need may be higher.
Which scores higher in our review, Trello or Asana?
Asana scores 8.5/10 and Trello 8.4/10 on our weighted rubric. Asana leads on 4 of six criteria. A higher score does not make it right for every buyer — see the “choose if” lists above.
