Notion Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Notion
Trello
Overall Score
8.4
8.1
Ease of Use
8.0
9.5
Features
8.5
6.5
Collaboration
8.5
8.0
Pricing/Value
9.0
8.5
Integrations
7.5
7.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Notion
Trello
Starting Price
Free / $8/mo
Free / $5/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Notion
Knowledge workers who want docs, wikis, and tasks in one flexible workspace
Notion reimagines project management as part of a broader knowledge workspace, ideal for teams who value flexibility and documentation but may frustrate those wanting traditional PM features.
Strengths
- Incredibly flexible with databases, docs, and wikis combined
- Generous free tier for personal use
- Beautiful, clean interface with powerful linking
- Template gallery with thousands of community templates
Limitations
- Not purpose-built for traditional project management
- No native Gantt chart without workarounds
- Limited automation compared to dedicated PM tools
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
