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Score Comparison
Criteria
Wrike
Trello
Overall Score
8.1
8.1
Ease of Use
7.5
9.5
Features
9.0
6.5
Collaboration
8.0
8.0
Pricing/Value
7.5
8.5
Integrations
8.5
7.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Wrike
Trello
Starting Price
Free / $9.8/mo
Free / $5/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Wrike
Enterprise teams and agencies needing advanced resource management and proofing
Wrike delivers enterprise-caliber project management with standout features for creative teams and agencies, though its complexity and pricing make it less suitable for smaller organizations.
Strengths
- Enterprise-grade features with strong security
- Excellent resource management and workload views
- Powerful proofing and approval workflows for creative teams
- Cross-tagging allows tasks in multiple projects
Limitations
- Interface has a steeper learning curve
- Best features locked behind expensive Business+ tier
- Free tier is very limited
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
