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Canva for Nonprofits vs Trello for Nonprofits

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Canva for Nonprofits

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Design tool for nonprofit marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trello for Nonprofits logo

Trello for Nonprofits

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Simple project management for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Canva for Nonprofits free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing; Trello for Nonprofits free plan caps Workspaces at 10 boards and 10MB file storage per attachment, with only 10 collaborators per Workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates, Trello for Nonprofits covers Kanban boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Canva for Nonprofits and Trello for Nonprofits actually diverge.

Attributes where Canva for Nonprofits and Trello for Nonprofits differ
AttributeCanva for NonprofitsTrello for Nonprofits
Founded20132011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Canva for Nonprofits

  • Design templates
  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Stock images
  • Brand kit
  • Dropbox

Only in Trello for Nonprofits

  • Kanban boards
  • Card management
  • Integrations
  • Labels and checklists
  • Zapier
  • Butler automation

Both cover

  • Team collaboration
  • Google Drive
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Canva for Nonprofits

  • Design work for a registered charity at no costnot Trello for Nonprofits
  • Team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 usersnot Trello for Nonprofits
  • Access to Canva Pro premium photo, video and graphics librariesnot Trello for Nonprofits
  • Brand kit management for consistent nonprofit communicationsnot Trello for Nonprofits

Trello for Nonprofits

  • Small nonprofit teams organizing volunteer tasks and campaign boards on Trello's free tiernot Canva for Nonprofits

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Canva for Nonprofits

  • Free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing
  • Government agencies, political groups, educational institutions and grant-making foundations are all excluded
  • Most 501(c) categories other than 501(c)(3) do not qualify
  • Eligibility requires registered charitable status and country-specific documentation

Trello for Nonprofits

  • Free plan caps Workspaces at 10 boards and 10MB file storage per attachment, with only 10 collaborators per Workspace
  • Multiple board views such as Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard and Map require the Premium plan at $10 per user per month billed annually

Pricing, plan by plan

Canva for Nonprofits

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Design templates
    • Basic elements
  • Canva Pro Nonprofit$1/month
    • Premium templates
    • Brand kit
    • Team collaboration

Trello for Nonprofits

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Board management
    • Basic features
  • Business Class$12.5/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited cards
    • Integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Canva for Nonprofits if

  • You need design templates.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want drag-and-drop editor.
Canva for Nonprofits review

Choose Trello for Nonprofits if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want card management.
Trello for Nonprofits review

Questions people ask

Is Canva for Nonprofits or Trello for Nonprofits better?
Neither clearly leads. Canva for Nonprofits starts at Free and Trello for Nonprofits at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Canva for Nonprofits or Trello for Nonprofits?
Canva for Nonprofits starts at Free and Trello for Nonprofits at Free.
Does Canva for Nonprofits or Trello for Nonprofits run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Canva for Nonprofits for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Canva for Nonprofits best used for?
Canva for Nonprofits is most often used for design work for a registered charity at no cost, team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 users, access to canva pro premium photo, video and graphics libraries, brand kit management for consistent nonprofit communications. Of those, design work for a registered charity at no cost and team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 users are not what Trello for Nonprofits is typically brought in for.
What can Canva for Nonprofits do that Trello for Nonprofits cannot?
Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates, Drag-and-drop editor, Stock images, Brand kit. Trello for Nonprofits covers Kanban boards, Card management, Integrations, Labels and checklists. Both handle Team collaboration, Google Drive, Slack, Web support.
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