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Trello for Nonprofits vs Canva for Nonprofits

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Trello for Nonprofits

Software

Simple project management for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Canva for Nonprofits logo

Canva for Nonprofits

Software

Design tool for nonprofit marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Trello for Nonprofits free plan caps Workspaces at 10 boards and 10MB file storage per attachment, with only 10 collaborators per Workspace; Canva for Nonprofits free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Trello for Nonprofits covers Kanban boards, Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Trello for Nonprofits and Canva for Nonprofits differ
AttributeTrello for NonprofitsCanva for Nonprofits
Founded20112013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 Trello for Nonprofits

  • Kanban boards
  • Card management
  • Integrations
  • Labels and checklists
  • Zapier
  • Butler automation

Only in Canva for Nonprofits

  • Design templates
  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Stock images
  • Brand kit
  • Dropbox

Both cover

  • Team collaboration
  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Trello for Nonprofits

  • Small nonprofit teams organizing volunteer tasks and campaign boards on Trello's free tiernot Canva for Nonprofits

Canva for Nonprofits

  • Design work for a registered charity at no costnot Trello for Nonprofits
  • Team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 usersnot Trello for Nonprofits
  • Access to Canva Pro premium photo, video and graphics librariesnot Trello for Nonprofits
  • Brand kit management for consistent nonprofit communicationsnot Trello for Nonprofits

Where each one falls short

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

Trello for Nonprofits

  • Free plan caps Workspaces at 10 boards and 10MB file storage per attachment, with only 10 collaborators per Workspace
  • Multiple board views such as Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard and Map require the Premium plan at $10 per user per month billed annually

Canva for Nonprofits

  • Free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing
  • Government agencies, political groups, educational institutions and grant-making foundations are all excluded
  • Most 501(c) categories other than 501(c)(3) do not qualify
  • Eligibility requires registered charitable status and country-specific documentation

Pricing, plan by plan

Trello for Nonprofits

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Board management
    • Basic features
  • Business Class$12.5/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited cards
    • Integrations

Canva for Nonprofits

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Design templates
    • Basic elements
  • Canva Pro Nonprofit$1/month
    • Premium templates
    • Brand kit
    • Team collaboration

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Canva for Nonprofits if

  • You need design templates.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want drag-and-drop editor.
Canva for Nonprofits review

Questions people ask

Is Trello for Nonprofits or Canva for Nonprofits better?
Neither clearly leads. Trello for Nonprofits starts at Free and Canva for Nonprofits at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Trello for Nonprofits or Canva for Nonprofits?
Trello for Nonprofits starts at Free and Canva for Nonprofits at Free.
Does Trello for Nonprofits or Canva for Nonprofits run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Trello for Nonprofits for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Trello for Nonprofits best used for?
Trello for Nonprofits is most often used for small nonprofit teams organizing volunteer tasks and campaign boards on trello's free tier. Of those, small nonprofit teams organizing volunteer tasks and campaign boards on trello's free tier is not what Canva for Nonprofits is typically brought in for.
What can Trello for Nonprofits do that Canva for Nonprofits cannot?
Trello for Nonprofits covers Kanban boards, Card management, Integrations, Labels and checklists. Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates, Drag-and-drop editor, Stock images, Brand kit. Both handle Team collaboration, Slack, Google Drive, Web support.
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