Airtable Wins
Score Comparison
Criteria
Airtable
Trello
Overall Score
8.2
8.1
Ease of Use
8.0
9.5
Features
8.5
6.5
Collaboration
8.5
8.0
Pricing/Value
7.5
8.5
Integrations
9.0
7.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Airtable
Trello
Starting Price
Free / $20/mo
Free / $5/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Airtable
Teams wanting to build custom project tracking systems with a flexible database
Airtable is a powerful platform that can be molded into virtually any PM system you can imagine, perfect for teams with unique workflows who want to build rather than adapt.
Strengths
- Powerful database with spreadsheet simplicity
- Extremely flexible for custom workflows
- Beautiful interface builder for custom apps
- Strong automation and scripting capabilities
Limitations
- Higher price point than traditional PM tools
- Requires setup work to build PM workflows
- Record limits on lower tiers
When to Choose Trello
Small teams and individuals who want simple, visual task management
Trello's elegant simplicity makes it the perfect entry point to Kanban-style project management, though teams with complex needs will likely outgrow it.
Strengths
- Simplest learning curve of any PM tool
- Iconic Kanban boards loved by millions
- Generous free tier for small teams
- Power-Ups extend functionality via marketplace
Limitations
- Limited features without Power-Ups
- No native Gantt charts or timeline views
- Scales poorly for complex projects
