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NeonCRM vs Trello for Nonprofits

NeonCRM logo

NeonCRM

Nonprofits

Cloud-based CRM for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trello for Nonprofits logo

Trello for Nonprofits

Nonprofits

Simple project management for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Trello for Nonprofits has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: NeonCRM neonCRM operates as Neon CRM under Neon One, whose own pricing page gates every figure rather than listing one; Trello for Nonprofits free plan limited to 10 collaborators per Workspace, which restricts larger team usage
  • They diverge on capability: NeonCRM covers Donor management, Trello for Nonprofits covers Kanban boards.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where NeonCRM and Trello for Nonprofits differ
AttributeNeonCRMTrello for Nonprofits
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20082011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofits).

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 NeonCRM

  • Donor management
  • Event management
  • Volunteer tracking
  • Email campaigns
  • Reporting
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Google Analytics

Only in Trello for Nonprofits

  • Kanban boards
  • Card management
  • Team collaboration
  • Integrations
  • Labels and checklists
  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Butler automation

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

NeonCRM

  • Business operationsnot Trello for Nonprofits
  • Productivitynot Trello for Nonprofits
  • Automationnot Trello for Nonprofits

Trello for Nonprofits

  • Project management and team collaboration for nonprofit organizationsnot NeonCRM

Where each one falls short

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

NeonCRM

  • NeonCRM operates as Neon CRM under Neon One, whose own pricing page gates every figure rather than listing one

Trello for Nonprofits

  • Free plan limited to 10 collaborators per Workspace, which restricts larger team usage
  • Pricing shown is per-user monthly subscription; total cost grows with team size

Pricing, plan by plan

NeonCRM

On request
  • Starter$50/month
    • Donor management
    • Event management
  • Professional$150/month
    • Volunteer tracking
    • Advanced analytics
    • Integrations

Trello for Nonprofits

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 10 collaborators per Workspace
    • Unlimited cards
    • Up to 10 boards
  • Standard$5/month
    • Annual billing; $6 USD per user per month with monthly billing
    • AI features
    • Unlimited boards
  • Premium$10/month
    • Annual billing; $12.50 USD per user per month with monthly billing
    • Multiple views (Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, Map)
    • Unlimited command runs
  • Enterprise$17.5/month
    • Billed annually at $210 per user per year
    • Unlimited Workspaces
    • Organization-wide permissions

Which should you pick?

Choose NeonCRM if

  • You need donor management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want event management.
NeonCRM 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 NeonCRM or Trello for Nonprofits better?
Neither clearly leads. NeonCRM starts at On request and Trello for Nonprofits at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NeonCRM or Trello for Nonprofits?
Trello for Nonprofits has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for NeonCRM and Free for Trello for Nonprofits.
Does NeonCRM or Trello for Nonprofits run on more platforms?
NeonCRM runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Trello for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Trello for Nonprofits for free?
Yes. Trello for Nonprofits has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. NeonCRM starts at On request.
What is NeonCRM best used for?
NeonCRM is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation. Of those, business operations and productivity are not what Trello for Nonprofits is typically brought in for.
What can NeonCRM do that Trello for Nonprofits cannot?
NeonCRM covers Donor management, Event management, Volunteer tracking, Email campaigns. Trello for Nonprofits covers Kanban boards, Card management, Team collaboration, Integrations. Both handle Zapier, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Trello for Nonprofits: How much does Trello Standard plan cost?

Trello Standard costs $5 USD per user per month with annual billing, or $6 USD per user per month with monthly billing. Standard includes AI features, unlimited boards, custom fields, card mirroring, and 1,000 workspace command runs monthly.

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Trello for Nonprofits: What is the difference between Trello Premium and Enterprise plans?

Premium ($10 per user per month annually, $12.50 monthly) includes multiple views, unlimited command runs, and admin controls. Enterprise ($17.50 per user per month or $210 annually) adds unlimited Workspaces, organization-wide permissions, multi-board guests, Atlassian Guard Standard, and 24/7 Enterprise Admin support.

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Trello for Nonprofits: What is included in Trello Free plan?

Trello Free includes unlimited cards, up to 10 boards, up to 10 collaborators per Workspace, Inbox, unlimited Power-Ups, assignees, due dates, mobile apps, and two-factor authentication. No payment required.

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