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    Notion vs Trello

    Notion and Trello: two different approaches for similar needs.

    Notion logoNotionAll-in-one workspace for notes, docs, wikis and databases, with a generous free plan and per-seat paid tiers.€9.50/mo★ 3.6Trello logoTrelloVisual Kanban board tool with cards, lists, Power-Ups and built-in automation for lightweight project tracking.$5/mo★ 3.8

    Our verdict

    Notion logo

    Choose Notion

    You are a solo user, or a small team that needs shared docs, databases and light automation in one place.

    Watch out

    • Page limits on Free kick in as soon as a workspace has more than one member.
    • AI agent usage bills separately as credits, adding a variable cost on top of the seat 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

    Notion logoNotionTrello logoTrello
    Primary use caseYou are a solo user, or a small team that needs shared docs, databases and light automation in one place.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 €9.50/month.Paid plan starts around $5/month.
    Avoid ifYou need a dedicated heavy-duty project-management or BI tool at real scale.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

    You are a solo user, or a small team that needs shared docs, databases and light automation in one place: Notion is built for that.

    Common questions

    Notion or Trello: which is cheaper?

    Notion starts at €9.50/mo; Trello starts at $5/mo.

    Notion or Trello: which should you choose?

    Choose Notion if you are a solo user, or a small team that needs shared docs, databases and light automation in one place. 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.

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