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    ClickUp vs Trello

    ClickUp and Trello: two different approaches for similar needs.

    ClickUp logoClickUpAll-in-one work management tool combining tasks, docs, dashboards and chat, with a 60 MB free plan and per-seat paid tiers.$7/mo★ 3.4Trello logoTrelloVisual Kanban board tool with cards, lists, Power-Ups and built-in automation for lightweight project tracking.$5/mo★ 3.8

    Our verdict

    ClickUp logo

    Choose ClickUp

    Your team needs tasks, docs and dashboards unified in one tool and is willing to configure a customizable workspace.

    Watch out

    • Free plan storage is capped at only 60 MB.
    • Full AI features require a separate paid add-on on top of the plan price.
    Trello logo

    Choose Trello

    Keep it if the team needs a simple visual board for tasks and is fine staying in a card-and-list model.

    Watch out

    • Advanced views and unlimited automation are locked behind the Premium tier, not the entry paid plan.
    • Stays a card-and-list model, less structured than a dedicated project-management tool for complex workflows.

    Compare by use case

    ClickUp logoClickUpTrello logoTrello
    Primary use caseYour team needs tasks, docs and dashboards unified in one tool and is willing to configure a customizable workspace.Keep it if the team needs a simple visual board for tasks and is fine staying in a card-and-list model.
    Real costPaid plan starts around $7/month.Paid plan starts around $5/month.
    Avoid ifYou want a simple board-based tool without a configuration phase, or need AI features bundled into the base price.Avoid it if the team needs advanced views or unlimited automation without paying for Premium, or a heavier project-management structure.

    Pricing

    Entry prices of the paid plans. Check taxes, seat counts and limits with the vendor. Checked on 2026-09-25.

    Should you switch?

    Stay if

    You use Trello and keep it if the team needs a simple visual board for tasks and is fine staying in a card-and-list model.

    Switch if

    Your team needs tasks, docs and dashboards unified in one tool and is willing to configure a customizable workspace: ClickUp is built for that.

    Common questions

    ClickUp or Trello: which is cheaper?

    ClickUp starts at $7/mo; Trello starts at $5/mo.

    ClickUp or Trello: which should you choose?

    Choose ClickUp if your team needs tasks, docs and dashboards unified in one tool and is willing to configure a customizable workspace. Choose Trello if keep it if the team needs a simple visual board for tasks and is fine staying in a card-and-list model.

    Sources, terms and methodology

    Recommendations are editorial judgements based on documented plans. No hands-on ToolTrim benchmark is presented here.

    Read the ToolTrim methodology →