Trello
Atlassian
★ #80 in ProductivityThe original Kanban board: cards, lists, a drag — Jira's more board-native cousin for people who want a card, not a workflow.
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Overview
Trello is Jira if the card is the product: a list, a drag, no workflow engine. monday is colorful; this is the original board.
It will not be enterprise-first. The product is the card. If work should be a Kanban, this is the board. If it should be a workflow, Jira.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- The original Kanban people still open
- A drag anyone understands
- Freemium door
- Cards without a workflow tax
Cons
- Not Jira's workflows
- Atlassian gravity now
- Not monday's color OS
Who it's for
A Kanban of cards
Dragging work across lists
Leaving Jira for a board
The original card tracker
Bottom line
The original board — Trello if work should be a card, Jira if it should be a workflow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Trello?
Trello is a Productivity tool developed by Atlassian. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, USA. The original Kanban board: cards, lists, a drag — Jira's more board-native cousin for people who want a card, not a workflow.
Is Trello free?
Trello uses a freemium model: a free tier is available, and paid plans unlock more usage and advanced features.
Is Trello open source?
No — Trello is proprietary software.
What are the best alternatives to Trello?
Notable Productivity alternatives include Notion AI, Grammarly, Canva AI. Browse all 4 tools in our Productivity category for a full overview.
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Basic Info
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Rating
- ★ 4.5 (24,000 reviews) Ratings explained
- Platforms
- WebDesktopiOSAndroid
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
