Asana vs Trello

Trello and Asana sit at different ends of the same spectrum. Trello is the simplest possible Kanban board, while Asana adds timelines, portfolios, and structure for teams that have outgrown sticky notes.

AsanaTrello
CategoryProject ManagementProject Management
PricingFreemiumFreemium
Platform
Strengths
  • Clean, user-friendly interface
  • Great for non-technical teams
  • Timeline & portfolio views
  • Extremely easy to start
  • Free plan available
  • Power-Ups extend functionality

Choose Asana if…

  • You're coordinating cross-functional work with real deadlines and dependencies
  • You've hit Trello's ceiling on complex, multi-stage projects
See full Asana review →

Choose Trello if…

  • You want to be productive in minutes with simple boards and cards
  • Your projects are lightweight and don't need Gantt-style timelines
See full Trello review →