Trello vs Todoist

Trello9.0Visit Todoist8.8Visit

Higher score Trello #3 in Task Management Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Trello

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Todoist #4 in Task Management Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Todoist

• Trello fits best

  Visual Kanban workflows and collaborative teams

• Todoist fits best

  Cross-platform personal and team task management

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Side by side

Feature	Trello 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Todoist 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Task Management Software	#4 in Task Management Software
Best for	Visual Kanban workflows and collaborative teams	Cross-platform personal and team task management
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$5/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	2FA
Integrations	200+ integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Trello 1/4 · Todoist 1/4
Task dependencies	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Recurring tasks	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Native time tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Guest access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Task views	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automation actions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan supports up to 10 users with unlimited cards Automation, templates, Power-Ups, and a REST API extend workflows Premium adds Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, and Map views	Projects, subtasks, recurring dates, reminders, labels, and filters Available on web, desktop, mobile, Chrome, and through an API Business plan adds shared workspaces, permissions, and team billing
Cons	Free Workspaces are limited to 10 boards Advanced project views start with the Premium plan Enterprise pricing is listed with annual billing	Free plan limits users to 5 personal projects Calendar layout and custom reminders require the Pro plan Team features are reserved for the Business plan
Our verdict	Trello is a visual work management tool for individuals and teams that organize projects through boards, lists, and cards. Task assignees, due dates, checklists, custom fields, templates, and no-code automation support workflows across… Read the review →	Todoist is a task-management application for organizing personal and professional work. It suits individuals who need structured task lists as well as teams managing shared projects and assigned work. Projects, sections, subtasks, due… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Trello — where it wins

  • Free plan supports up to 10 users with unlimited cards
  • Automation, templates, Power-Ups, and a REST API extend workflows
  • Premium adds Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, and Map views

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Workspaces are limited to 10 boards
  • Advanced project views start with the Premium plan
  • Enterprise pricing is listed with annual billing

• Todoist — where it wins

  • Projects, subtasks, recurring dates, reminders, labels, and filters
  • Available on web, desktop, mobile, Chrome, and through an API
  • Business plan adds shared workspaces, permissions, and team billing

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits users to 5 personal projects
  • Calendar layout and custom reminders require the Pro plan
  • Team features are reserved for the Business plan

• Trello9.0/10 · Free plan

  A flexible Kanban workspace with automation, integrations, and multiple project views.

  Visit TrelloFull verdict →
• Todoist8.8/10 · Free plan

  A focused task manager with broad platform coverage and flexible plans.

  Visit TodoistFull verdict →