Notion vs Trello
A side-by-side look at Notion and Trello: what each costs to start, whether there is a free plan, how easy they are to pick up, and which features and integrations they cover.
Which should you choose?
Choose Notion if
- Startups and small teams that want docs, wiki and light project tracking in one place
- Individuals building a personal knowledge system
- Teams that value templates and a large ecosystem
Choose Trello if
- Individuals and small teams that need a simple visual to-do board
- Non-technical departments tracking content, hiring or event pipelines
- Teams already in the Atlassian ecosystem alongside Jira and Confluence
Cheapest to start
Trello · From $6/mo
Free plan
Notion, Trello
Highest editor rating
Notion · 4.7
| Compare | Notion |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Starting price | From $12/mo |
| Editor rating | 4.7 |
| Ease of use | Easy (4/5) |
| Category | Productivity |
| Pricing model | Free plan for individuals; Plus is $12 per seat per month ($10 billed annually), Business is $24 ($20 annually) and includes Notion AI; Enterprise pricing is custom. |
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| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension, API |
| Integrations | Figma, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Make, Slack, Zapier |
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| AI assistant | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| App marketplace | No |
| Calendar view | Yes |
| Comments & mentions | Yes |
| Custom fields | No |
| Databases & tables | Yes |
| Desktop app | No |
| Gantt & timeline | Yes |
| Guest & client access | Yes |
| Kanban boards | Yes |
| Mobile app | No |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Roles & permissions | Yes |
| Templates | Yes |
| Webhooks | No |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
Common questions
- Is Notion cheaper than Trello?
- Trello starts lower, at $6 a month against $12 for Notion. Both figures are the entry paid plan billed monthly, checked against each vendor's own pricing page. Higher tiers and add-ons can change the comparison, so price the plan you actually need.
- Does Notion or Trello have a free plan?
- Both do. Notion and Trello each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- How long is the Notion and Trello free trial?
- Trello offers a 14-day free trial. Notion does not offer one.
- Which is easier to use, Notion or Trello?
- In VERILO's editorial assessment Trello is the easier of the two, scoring 5 out of 5 against 4 for Notion. That is a judgement about how quickly a new team gets productive, not a measured benchmark.