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Pipefy vs Trello

Pipefy logo

Pipefy

Project Management

Workflow and process management, simplified

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trello logo

Trello

All industries

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: Pipefy free Starter tier caps at 5 processes even with up to 10 users; Trello free tier limited to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per workspace

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pipefy and Trello actually diverge.

Attributes where Pipefy and Trello differ
AttributePipefyTrello
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos
CategoryProject ManagementAll industries
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: 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 Pipefy

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.

Pipefy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Pipefy review.

Trello

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pipefy

  • Free Starter tier caps at 5 processes even with up to 10 users
  • Business and Enterprise tiers publish no per-user price on the pricing page; both require contacting sales for a custom quote
  • Cancellations do not receive refunds even though the plan can be changed or stopped at any time

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

Pipefy

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Pipefy 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 Pipefy if

Nothing in the data separates Pipefy from Trello on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Pipefy 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 Pipefy or Trello better?
Neither clearly leads. Pipefy 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, Pipefy or Trello?
Trello has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Pipefy and Free for Trello.
Does Pipefy or Trello run on more platforms?
Pipefy runs on Web. 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. Pipefy starts at On request.
What can Pipefy 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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