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Trello vs Asana: Pricing Compared at Every Team Size (2026)
Asana's free plan supports up to 15 users with no board limit (vs Trello's 10-board cap). Asana Starter costs $10.99/user/month vs Trello Standard at $5/user. Trello is cheaper per-user, but Asana's free tier is better for small teams.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing Comparison
| Trello Plan | Price | Asana Plan | Price | Better Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Personal (Free) | $0 | Depends |
| Standard | $5/user/mo | Starter | $10.99/user/mo | Trello |
| Premium | $10/user/mo | Advanced | $24.99/user/mo | Trello |
| Enterprise | $17.50/user/mo | Enterprise | Custom | Likely Trello |
Monthly Cost at Different Team Sizes
Annual billing prices. Trello is consistently cheaper per user, but teams under 15 may be better off with Asana Free.
| Team | Trello Standard | Trello Premium | Asana Starter | Asana Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $25 | $50 | $54.95 | $124.95 |
| 10 users | $50 | $100 | $109.90 | $249.90 |
| 15 users | $75 | $150 | $164.85 | $374.85 |
| 25 users | $125 | $250 | $274.75 | $624.75 |
| 50 users | $250 | $500 | $549.50 | $1249.50 |
| 100 users | $500 | $1000 | $1099.00 | $2499.00 |
At 25 users, Trello Standard saves $1,797/year over Asana Starter. At 100 users, Trello Premium saves $1,188/year over Asana Starter. The savings become significant at scale. However, Asana includes Portfolios, Goals, and reporting features that Trello lacks entirely, which may justify the higher cost for teams that need those capabilities.
Free Plan Comparison
Trello Free
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited cards
- 10 boards per workspace
- 1 view (Board only)
- 250 automations/month
- No time tracking
- No custom fields
Asana Personal (Free)
- 15 users maximum
- Unlimited tasks
- Unlimited projects
- 3 views (List, Board, Calendar)
- Basic time tracking
- Basic dashboards
- No custom fields
Winner depends on team size. For teams of 1-15 users, Asana Free is superior because it includes Calendar view, unlimited projects, and basic time tracking. For teams larger than 15 users, Trello Free is the only option since Asana's free plan caps at 15 users. For individual users, either works well, though Asana provides more views at no cost.
Feature Comparison Matrix
| Feature | Trello | Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Kanban boards | ||
| List view | Premium ($10) | Free |
| Calendar view | Premium ($10) | Free |
| Timeline (Gantt) | Premium ($10) | Starter ($10.99) |
| Portfolios | Starter ($10.99) | |
| Goals | Starter ($10.99) | |
| Custom fields | Standard ($5) | Starter ($10.99) |
| Forms | Starter ($10.99) | |
| Reporting/Dashboards | Premium ($10) | Starter ($10.99) |
| Automations | 250-Unlimited | Project only on Free |
| Time tracking | Power-Up ($8-9) | Free (basic) |
| Guest access | Standard ($5) | Starter ($10.99) |
| Milestones | Starter ($10.99) | |
| Approvals | Starter ($10.99) | |
| SSO | Enterprise ($17.50) | Enterprise |
| Max free users | Unlimited | 15 |
When Trello Wins
- Budget is the priority. At every paid tier, Trello is 50-60% cheaper per user. For large teams where per-seat costs matter, Trello provides massive savings. A 50-person team saves $3,594/year choosing Trello Standard over Asana Starter.
- Simple Kanban workflows. Trello's board-centric approach is less complex than Asana's project hierarchy. For teams that want drag-and-drop task management without a learning curve, Trello is faster to adopt.
- Large teams on free plan. Trello Free supports unlimited users while Asana Free caps at 15. For teams of 16+ who cannot yet justify a paid plan, Trello Free is the only option.
- Power-Up flexibility. Trello's marketplace offers 200+ integrations that can extend functionality in ways Asana's built-in features do not cover.
When Asana Wins
- Better free tier for small teams. Asana Free includes Calendar view, unlimited projects, and basic time tracking for up to 15 users. This covers most small team needs without any payment, while Trello Free restricts you to Board view and 10 boards.
- Portfolio and goal tracking. Asana Starter includes Portfolios (view multiple projects in one dashboard) and Goals (OKR tracking). Trello has no equivalent feature at any price. For teams that need strategic planning alongside task management, Asana is unique.
- Stronger reporting. Asana's built-in reporting is more comprehensive than Trello's Dashboard view. Custom reports, workload views, and status updates are included in Starter.
- Cross-functional team management. Asana's project hierarchy (Organisation, Teams, Projects, Sections, Tasks, Subtasks) scales better for departments and cross-functional work than Trello's flat workspace-board structure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Asana free better than Trello free?▾
For teams of 2-15 people, Asana Free is generally better because it includes List, Board, and Calendar views, unlimited projects, basic time tracking, and 100 automations. Trello Free is limited to Board view only and caps you at 10 boards. However, Trello Free supports unlimited users while Asana Free caps at 15. For solo users or teams larger than 15 who want a free tool, Trello Free is the better choice. For small teams that want more views and project management features at no cost, Asana Free wins.
Is Trello cheaper than Asana?▾
Yes, Trello is significantly cheaper than Asana at every paid tier. Trello Standard costs $5/user/month versus Asana Starter at $10.99/user/month (54% savings). Trello Premium costs $10/user versus Asana Advanced at $24.99/user (60% savings). For a 25-person team, choosing Trello Standard over Asana Starter saves $1,797/year. The price difference grows dramatically at scale. However, Asana includes more features at each tier, so the per-feature value proposition is closer than the raw price comparison suggests.
Which is better for small teams, Trello or Asana?▾
For teams under 15 people on a tight budget, start with Asana Free. You get List, Board, and Calendar views, unlimited tasks, and basic reporting at no cost. If you outgrow Asana Free and need to move to a paid plan, switch to Trello Standard at $5/user/month rather than Asana Starter at $10.99/user/month. Trello Standard provides unlimited boards and custom fields at half the price. The optimal strategy for budget-conscious small teams is: Asana Free until you need paid features, then evaluate whether Trello Standard or Asana Starter provides better value for your specific workflow needs.