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Head-to-head · Kanban Software

Trello vs SwiftKanban

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

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

SwiftKanban #4 in Kanban Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit SwiftKanban

Trello leads on 0 checks, SwiftKanban on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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
Free planboth
Free trialonly SwiftKanban
Most featuresSwiftKanban · 3 of 4

Trello scores higher on our rubric for kanban software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Trello is the better fit for teams wanting a versatile Kanban platform. SwiftKanban is the better fit for organizations needing enterprise Kanban controls.

Trello fits best
Teams wanting a versatile Kanban platform
SwiftKanban fits best
Organizations needing enterprise Kanban controls

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Trello 9.3/10 Visit ↗	SwiftKanban 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Kanban Software	#4 in Kanban Software
Best for	Teams wanting a versatile Kanban platform	Organizations needing enterprise Kanban controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$5/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	200+ integrations	50+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Trello 2/4 · SwiftKanban 3/4
WIP limits	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Automation rules	✓	✓
Custom card fields	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Guest access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Free board limit	Not checked yet	2 boards
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Ios and android
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	Multi-level WIP limits, flow metrics, and cycle-time analysis Portfolio hierarchy, dependency tracking, and enterprise boards Web, mobile, API, 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 Advanced capabilities are concentrated in higher tiers and add-ons May be more extensive than teams seeking simple Kanban boards
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 →	SwiftKanban is a visual project management and Kanban tool for teams and enterprises managing structured or complex workflows. Its configurable boards use lanes and columns, while custom card types, templates, fields, WIP limits, and… Read the review →

TrelloKanban Software 9.3Free plan
S SwiftKanbanKanban Software 8.6Free plan · 30-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
SwiftKanban — where it wins
- Multi-level WIP limits, flow metrics, and cycle-time analysis
- Portfolio hierarchy, dependency tracking, and enterprise boards
- Web, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to two boards
- Advanced capabilities are concentrated in higher tiers and add-ons
- May be more extensive than teams seeking simple Kanban boards

Trello9.3/10 · Free plan
A flexible Kanban workspace with automation, multiple views, and broad integrations.
Visit Trello Full verdict →
SwiftKanban8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A deep Kanban platform for organizations that need portfolio control and workflow customization.
Visit SwiftKanban 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