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Fig vs Trello

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Fig

Developer Tools

IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit FigFull review
Trello logo

Trello

Project Management

Organize anything, together

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit TrelloFull review

The short version

  • Trello is a visual collaboration tool.
  • Fig is free; Trello starts at $5/user/mo.
  • Where Fig falls short: the standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported.
  • Where Trello falls short: free tier limited to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per workspace.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fig and Trello actually diverge.

Attributes where Fig and Trello differ
AttributeFigTrello
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
CategoryDeveloper ToolsProject Management
Founded20202011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Trello.

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 Fig

Nothing recorded that Trello does not also cover.

Only in Trello

  • Kanban boards
  • Cards & lists
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Activity feed
  • Due dates & reminders
  • File attachments
  • Comments & mentions
  • Power-Ups ecosystem

What people use each for

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

Fig

No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.

Trello

  • Project trackingnot Fig
  • Content calendarsnot Fig
  • Sales pipelinesnot Fig
  • Onboarding processesnot Fig
  • Personal task managementnot Fig

Where each one falls short

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

Fig

  • Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
  • The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
  • The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone

Trello

  • Free tier limited to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per workspace
  • Free tier automation capped at 250 monthly Butler runs
  • No offline access; web-based platform requires internet connection
  • Advanced views (timeline, table, dashboard) not available on Standard plan
  • SSO only available on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Fig

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.

Trello

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 10 boards/workspace
    • Up to 10 collaborators
    • 250 monthly Butler automation runs
  • Standard$5/user/mo
    • Unlimited boards
    • Unlimited Power-Ups
    • 1,000 monthly Butler runs
  • Premium$10/user/mo
    • All Standard features
    • Timeline, table, dashboard, calendar views
    • Unlimited automation
  • Enterprise$17.5/user/mo
    • All Premium features
    • Unlimited workspaces
    • SSO and user provisioning

Which should you pick?

Choose Fig if

  • You want to start without paying.
Fig review

Choose Trello if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want cards & lists.
Trello review

Questions people ask

Is Fig or Trello better?
Neither clearly leads. Fig starts at Free and Trello at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fig or Trello?
Fig starts at Free and Trello at Free.
Does Fig or Trello run on more platforms?
Fig runs on Web. Trello runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Fig for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Fig do that Trello cannot?
Trello covers Kanban boards, Cards & lists, Drag-and-drop interface, Activity feed.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Trello: What are the free tier limitations for Trello?

Trello Free supports up to 10 boards per workspace, unlimited cards, 250 monthly Butler automation runs, and up to 10 Power-Up attachments. Limited to 10 collaborators per workspace.

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Trello: What features are included in the Standard plan?

Standard ($5-6/user/month) adds unlimited boards, custom fields, advanced checklists, 1,000 monthly automation runs, list colors, and calendar view access.

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Trello: Does Trello offer SSO and on which plan?

SSO through Atlassian Guard is included only on the Enterprise plan ($17.50/user/month or $210/year per user).

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Trello: How many file attachment options are available?

Free tier includes 2 Power-Ups per board, Standard adds unlimited Power-Ups, and Premium and above offer full Power-Up marketplace access with custom integration options.

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Trello: Is there offline access to Trello boards?

Trello is a web-based application requiring internet connection. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android but do not support true offline editing.

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