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Head-to-head · Kanban Software

Trello vs Kanban Tool

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
4 checks side by side

Higher score Trello #1 in Kanban Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Trello

Kanban Tool #2 in Kanban Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Kanban Tool

Trello leads on 1 check, Kanban Tool on 0, and 3 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 planboth
Free trialonly Kanban Tool
Most featuresTrello · 2 of 4

Trello scores higher on our rubric for kanban software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Trello is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $6/user/mo.

Trello is the better fit for teams wanting a versatile Kanban platform. Kanban Tool is the better fit for teams focused on disciplined Kanban practices.

Trello fits best
Teams wanting a versatile Kanban platform
Kanban Tool fits best
Teams focused on disciplined Kanban practices

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Trello 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Kanban Tool 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Kanban Software	#2 in Kanban Software
Best for	Teams wanting a versatile Kanban platform	Teams focused on disciplined Kanban practices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$5/user/mo (best)	$6/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	200+ integrations	3,000+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Trello 2/4 · Kanban Tool 0/4
WIP limits	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automation rules	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Custom card fields	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Guest access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Free board limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	WIP limits, swimlanes, dependencies, and hierarchical work items Flow analytics covering cumulative flow, lead time, and cycle time Web, mobile, API/SDK, and self-hosted deployment options
Cons	Free plan limits each Workspace to 10 boards Advanced views begin with the Premium plan Enterprise pricing is shown only with annual billing	Free plan is limited to two boards and two users File attachments start with the Team plan Sprint planning and Scrum support are not included
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 →	Kanban Tool is a visual project management platform for teams that organize work around customizable Kanban boards. Its feature set is aimed at teams applying structured Kanban practices, with columns, swimlanes, workflow policies,… Read the review →

TrelloKanban Software 9.3Free plan
K Kanban ToolKanban Software 9.1Free plan · 14-day trial

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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
Kanban Tool — where it wins
- WIP limits, swimlanes, dependencies, and hierarchical work items
- Flow analytics covering cumulative flow, lead time, and cycle time
- Web, mobile, API/SDK, and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to two boards and two users
- File attachments start with the Team plan
- Sprint planning and Scrum support are not included

Trello9.3/10 · Free plan
A flexible Kanban workspace with automation, multiple views, and broad integrations.
Visit Trello Full verdict →
Kanban Tool9.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A Kanban-focused workspace with workflow controls, analytics, integrations, and self-hosted deployment.
Visit Kanban Tool Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 10 Oct 2026 · How we research and update