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    Comparison

    Todoist vs Trello

    Todoist and Trello: two different approaches for similar needs.

    Todoist logoTodoistThe fast task manager for priorities, routines and deadlines.$5/mo★ 3.8Trello logoTrelloVisual Kanban board tool with cards, lists, Power-Ups and built-in automation for lightweight project tracking.$5/mo★ 3.8

    Our verdict

    Todoist logo

    Choose Todoist

    You want to capture and schedule tasks without administering a heavyweight project tool. Recurring tasks, reminders and Today or Upcoming views genuinely structure your week.

    Watch out

    • The most useful planning features require Pro.
    • No Gantt chart or advanced resource management.
    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

    Todoist logoTodoistTrello logoTrello
    Primary use caseYou want to capture and schedule tasks without administering a heavyweight project tool.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 $5/month.Paid plan starts around $5/month.
    Avoid ifYou need dependencies, Gantt charts, workload management or advanced approvals.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 want to capture and schedule tasks without administering a heavyweight project tool: Todoist is built for that.

    Common questions

    Todoist or Trello: which is cheaper?

    Todoist starts at $5/mo; Trello starts at $5/mo.

    Todoist or Trello: which should you choose?

    Choose Todoist if you want to capture and schedule tasks without administering a heavyweight project tool. 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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