Head-to-head · Kanban Software
Trello vs Hygger
Trello leads on 2 checks, Hygger on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTrello · 9.3/10
- Lowest starting priceTrello · $5/user/mo
- Free planonly Trello
Trello scores higher on our rubric for kanban software: 9.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Trello offers free plan; Hygger doesn't. Trello is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $7/user/mo.
Trello is the better fit for teams wanting a versatile Kanban platform. Hygger is the better fit for product teams needing Kanban and agile prioritization.
- Trello fits best
Teams wanting a versatile Kanban platform
- Hygger fits best
Product teams needing Kanban and agile prioritization
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Side by side
| Feature | Trello 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Hygger 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Kanban Software | #7 in Kanban Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting a versatile Kanban platform | Product teams needing Kanban and agile prioritization |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $5/user/mo (best) | $7/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Integrations | 200+ integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Trello 2/4 · Hygger 2/4 | ||
| WIP limits | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Automation rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom card fields | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Guest access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Free board limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Trello is a visual work management tool built around boards, lists, and cards. It suits individuals and teams organizing projects, product work, marketing, engineering, design, startups, and remote workflows. Core features include… Read the review → |
Hygger is a web-based project and product management application for teams coordinating software development, product, project, marketing, support, HR, and other collaborative work. Its workspace combines Kanban boards, task lists,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Trello — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited cards and unlimited Power-Ups per board
- Automation, templates, and multiple views support varied workflows
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, and 200 native integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits each Workspace to 10 boards
- Advanced views begin with the Premium plan
- Enterprise pricing is shown only with annual billing
Hygger — where it wins
- WIP limits, swimlanes, sub-columns, and sprint reporting
- Value/Effort, RICE, ICE, and weighted-scoring frameworks
- Roadmaps, release management, time tracking, and 10 integrations
Where it doesn't
- No ongoing free plan
- No automation rules
- Advanced planning features may exceed simple Kanban needs
- Trello9.3/10 · Free plan
A flexible Kanban workspace with automation, multiple views, and broad integrations.
Visit TrelloFull verdict → - Hygger8.2/10 · Paid
A broad Kanban and agile planning suite, priced for teams ready to move beyond basic boards.
Visit HyggerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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