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Kanbanize vs Trello

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Kanbanize

Software

Enterprise Kanban software for agile teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trello logo

Trello

Software

Organize anything, together

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Trello has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing; Trello free tier limited to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per workspace
  • They diverge on capability: Kanbanize covers Portfolio Kanban, Trello covers Cards & lists.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kanbanize and Trello actually diverge.

Attributes where Kanbanize and Trello differ
AttributeKanbanizeTrello
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos
Founded20122011

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

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 Kanbanize

  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Workflow automation
  • Analytics
  • Timeline
  • Azure DevOps
  • SOC 2
  • ISO 27001
  • Web support

Only in Trello

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

Both cover

  • Kanban boards
  • Jira
  • Slack
  • GitHub

What people use each for

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

Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teamsnot Trello
  • Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot Trello

Trello

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kanbanize

  • No per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • Automation rules are a paid add on on both plans, capped at 300 on Standard
  • SSO is a paid add on rather than included at either tier
  • File storage is 100 GB on Standard against 1 TB on Enterprise, and API calls are capped on Standard without the limit being stated
  • A dedicated cloud instance, IP whitelisting and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

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

Kanbanize

On request
  • Team$149/month
    • 15 users
    • Unlimited boards
    • Kanban analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO
    • Advanced security

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 Kanbanize if

  • You need portfolio kanban.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want workflow automation.
Kanbanize review

Choose Trello if

  • You need cards & lists.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
  • You also want drag-and-drop interface.
Trello review

Questions people ask

Is Kanbanize or Trello better?
Neither clearly leads. Kanbanize starts at On request and Trello at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kanbanize or Trello?
Trello has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kanbanize and Free for Trello.
Does Kanbanize or Trello run on more platforms?
Kanbanize runs on Web, Ios, Android. 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. Kanbanize starts at On request.
What is Kanbanize best used for?
Kanbanize is most often used for kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams, linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows. Of those, kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams and linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows are not what Trello is typically brought in for.
What can Kanbanize do that Trello cannot?
Kanbanize covers Portfolio Kanban, Workflow automation, Analytics, Timeline. Trello covers Cards & lists, Drag-and-drop interface, Activity feed, Due dates & reminders. Both handle Kanban boards, Jira, Slack, GitHub.

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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