Trello — Features, Pricing & Alternatives

Trello is a web-based, kanban-style, list-making application developed by Atlassian. Created in 2011 by Fog Creek Software, it was spun out to form the basis of a separate company in New York City in 2014 and sold to Atlassian in January 2017.

tool Profile

Category
Project Management
Subcategory
Kanban
Pricing
Freemium
Free Tier
Yes
Founded
2,011
Headquarters
New York, NY
Best For
Simple visual task management

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trello?

Trello is a web-based, kanban-style, list-making application developed by Atlassian. Created in 2011 by Fog Creek Software, it was spun out to form the basis of a separate company in New York City in 2014 and sold to Atlassian in January 2017.

Is Trello free?

Yes, Trello offers a free tier.

What category does Trello belong to?

Trello is a Kanban tool in the Project Management category.

What are the key features of Trello?

Key features include: Kanban Boards, Power-Ups, Automation, Templates.

Who is Trello best for?

Trello is best for simple visual task management.

What are alternatives to Trello?

Popular alternatives in the Project Management category include Notion, Asana, Monday.com, ClickUp, Basecamp.

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