Asana Wins
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Asana
Trello
Overall Score
8.7
8.1
Ease of Use
8.8
9.5
Features
9.0
6.5
Collaboration
9.0
8.0
Pricing/Value
8.2
8.5
Integrations
8.5
7.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Asana
Trello
Starting Price
Free / $10.99/mo
Free / $5/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Asana
Cross-functional teams managing complex, multi-project portfolios
Asana excels at helping teams manage interconnected work across departments, with powerful portfolio management and timeline features that provide clarity on how projects relate to company goals.
Strengths
- Generous free tier with unlimited projects and tasks
- Best-in-class timeline view for project planning
- Portfolios feature for tracking multiple projects at once
- Strong workflow automation with Rules
Limitations
- Learning curve for utilizing full feature set
- No built-in time tracking (requires integration)
- Premium features like Goals and Portfolios require paid plans
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
