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GanttPRO vs Trello

GanttPRO logo

GanttPRO

Project Management

Online Gantt chart software

From
$7/month
Rated
-
Trello logo

Trello

Project Management

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: GanttPRO workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month; Trello free tier limited to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per workspace
  • They diverge on capability: GanttPRO covers Gantt charts, Trello covers Kanban boards.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GanttPRO and Trello actually diverge.

Attributes where GanttPRO and Trello differ
AttributeGanttPROTrello
Starting price$7/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos
Founded20152011

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

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 GanttPRO

  • Gantt charts
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Dependencies
  • Export
  • SSL encryption
  • Web support

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

  • Jira
  • Slack
  • Google Drive

What people use each for

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

GanttPRO

  • Building Gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependenciesnot Trello
  • Planning resources and budgets against a project timelinenot Trello

Trello

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

Where each one falls short

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

GanttPRO

  • Workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month
  • SAML SSO, custom roles and API access are Enterprise only at $25 per user per month
  • The Enterprise plan carries a 5 user minimum and requires an annual subscription
  • Custom fields and calendar view are excluded from the entry Core plan
  • Every published rate assumes annual billing, which the vendor prices 20% below monthly

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

GanttPRO

$7/month
  • Core$7/month
    • Annual billing (20% discount vs monthly)
    • Gantt charts, project calendar, auto scheduling
    • Unlimited virtual resources
  • Advanced$10/month
    • Annual billing
    • Overdue tasks, custom fields and filters
    • Calendar exceptions, custom project templates
  • Business$17/month
    • Annual billing
    • Workload management, portfolios and reports
    • Budget planning, time tracking
  • Enterprise$25/month
    • Annual billing (normally $35, 20% discount applied)
    • Minimum 5 users required
    • SAML SSO, custom roles and rights

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 GanttPRO if

  • You need gantt charts.
  • You also want resource management.

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 GanttPRO or Trello better?
Neither clearly leads. GanttPRO starts at $7/month and Trello at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GanttPRO or Trello?
Trello has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $7/month for GanttPRO and Free for Trello.
Does GanttPRO or Trello run on more platforms?
GanttPRO 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. GanttPRO starts at $7/month.
What is GanttPRO best used for?
GanttPRO is most often used for building gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependencies, planning resources and budgets against a project timeline. Of those, building gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependencies and planning resources and budgets against a project timeline are not what Trello is typically brought in for.
What can GanttPRO do that Trello cannot?
GanttPRO covers Gantt charts, Resource management, Time tracking, Dependencies. Trello covers Kanban boards, Cards & lists, Drag-and-drop interface, Activity feed. Both handle Jira, Slack, Google Drive.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GanttPRO: What is GanttPRO's cheapest plan?

The Core plan starts at $7 per user per month with annual billing (20% discount vs monthly). It includes Gantt charts, project calendar, auto scheduling, and unlimited virtual resources.

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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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GanttPRO: Does GanttPRO offer a free trial?

Yes, GanttPRO offers a 14-day free trial with full featured access and no credit card required. Large teams (20+ members) qualify for additional discounts, and nonprofits, students, and educators receive a 50% discount.

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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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GanttPRO: What is included in GanttPRO's Enterprise plan?

The Enterprise plan ($25/user/month annual billing; minimum 5 users) includes SAML SSO, custom roles and rights, product training, resource conversion, unlimited storage, and all features from lower tiers. Monthly billing for Enterprise costs $35/user/month (regularly, before discount).

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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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