Todoist vs Trello
A side-by-side look at Todoist 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 Todoist if
- Individuals who want a fast, reliable personal task list
- Small teams sharing simple project task lists
- People who live in Google Calendar or Outlook
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
Not confirmed
Free plan
Todoist, Trello
Highest editor rating
Todoist · 4.4
| Compare | Todoist |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Starting price | From $5/mo |
| Editor rating | 4.4 |
| Ease of use | Very easy (5/5) |
| Category | Productivity |
| Pricing model | Free Beginner plan; Pro is $5 per month ($4 billed annually) and Business is $8 per user per month ($6 billed annually). |
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| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, API |
| Integrations | Gmail, Google Workspace, Make, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Slack, Zapier |
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| AI assistant | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| App marketplace | No |
| Browser extension | Yes |
| Calendar view | Yes |
| Comments & mentions | Yes |
| Custom fields | No |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Gantt & timeline | No |
| Guest & client access | No |
| Import & export | Yes |
| Kanban boards | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Templates | Yes |
| Webhooks | No |
| Workflow automation | No |
Common questions
- Does Todoist or Trello have a free plan?
- Both do. Todoist and Trello each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- How long is the Todoist and Trello free trial?
- Trello offers a 14-day free trial. Todoist does not offer one.