Monday.com Wins
Score Comparison
Criteria
Monday.com
Trello
Overall Score
8.6
8.1
Ease of Use
9.0
9.5
Features
8.5
6.5
Collaboration
8.8
8.0
Pricing/Value
8.0
8.5
Integrations
8.5
7.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Monday.com
Trello
Starting Price
Free / $9/mo
Free / $5/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Monday.com
Visual teams who want a colorful, intuitive project management experience
Monday.com delivers one of the most visually appealing and user-friendly PM experiences on the market, with powerful automation that makes it easy to build custom workflows without technical skills.
Strengths
- Highly visual and intuitive interface with color-coded boards
- Extensive template library for quick project setup
- Powerful automation builder with no coding required
- Flexible views including Kanban, Gantt, timeline, and calendar
Limitations
- Per-seat pricing adds up quickly for larger teams
- Free plan limited to 2 seats only
- Some advanced features require higher-tier 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
