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Gong vs Trello

Gong logo

Gong

CRM & Sales

Revenue intelligence platform

From
$1600/user-per-year
Rated
-
Trello logo

Trello

All industries

Organize anything, together

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Trello has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gong pricing not published; custom quotes and high platform fees make budget forecasting difficult; Trello free tier limited to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Gong covers Call recording, Trello covers Kanban boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gong and Trello actually diverge.

Attributes where Gong and Trello differ
AttributeGongTrello
Starting price$1600/user-per-yearFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Cloud-based SaaSWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos
CategoryCRM & SalesAll industries
Founded20162011

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Gong

  • Call recording
  • AI transcription
  • Deal intelligence
  • Market intelligence
  • Team coaching
  • HubSpot
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams

Only in Trello

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

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Gong

  • Call analysisnot Trello
  • Deal forecastingnot Trello
  • Sales coachingnot Trello
  • Win/loss analysisnot Trello

Trello

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

Where each one falls short

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

Gong

  • Pricing not published; custom quotes and high platform fees make budget forecasting difficult
  • Built for sales calls only; limited contact center and multi-channel conversation coverage
  • Forecasting and Engage modules use keyword-based analysis with 20-30 minute processing delay, not generative AI
  • Conversation analysis cannot capture internal buyer meetings or decision-making discussions

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

Gong

$1600/user-per-year

No published plan breakdown. See the Gong review.

Trello

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Gong if

  • You need call recording.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want ai transcription.

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.

Questions people ask

Is Gong or Trello better?
Neither clearly leads. Gong starts at $1600/user-per-year and Trello at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gong or Trello?
Trello has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1600/user-per-year for Gong and Free for Trello.
Does Gong or Trello run on more platforms?
Gong runs on Web, Cloud-based SaaS. Trello runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
Can I use Trello for free?
Yes. Trello has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gong starts at $1600/user-per-year.
What is Gong best used for?
Gong is most often used for call analysis, deal forecasting, sales coaching, win/loss analysis. Of those, call analysis and deal forecasting are not what Trello is typically brought in for.
What can Gong do that Trello cannot?
Gong covers Call recording, AI transcription, Deal intelligence, Market intelligence. Trello covers Kanban boards, Cards & lists, Drag-and-drop interface, Activity feed. Both handle Salesforce, Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gong: How much does Gong cost?

Gong pricing starts around $1,600 per user per year, with a mandatory platform fee of $5,000-$50,000 annually. Exact pricing is custom and requires a sales consultation.

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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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Gong: Does Gong integrate with Salesforce?

Yes. Gong integrates with Salesforce via REST API to import account data and export conversation summaries, enabling searchable calls by CRM fields.

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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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Gong: What conversations can Gong capture?

Gong was built primarily for sales call analysis and captures calls through integrations with major dialer systems. Coverage for contact center and multi-channel conversations is limited.

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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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Gong: Does Gong have an on-premise option?

Gong is a cloud-based SaaS platform without an on-premise deployment option. All conversation analysis and storage occurs in Gong's cloud infrastructure.

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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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