Plane vs Trello

Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs

P

Plane

Open-source project planning tool

4.5
Editorial Rating
T

Trello

Simple, visual project boards

4.4
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.5
vs
4.4

Starting Price

Free
vs
Free

Pricing Model

freemium
vs
freemium
Feature
Plane
Trello
Issue tracking
Cycles & sprints
Modules
Custom views
Self-hosting option
Open source
Unlimited cards
Kanban boards
Power-Ups
Butler automation
Mobile apps
Templates

Plane Pros

  • Open source and self-hostable
  • Clean, modern UI
  • Great for dev teams
  • Strong free tier

Plane Cons

  • Newer product, fewer integrations
  • Smaller community
  • Limited templates

Trello Pros

  • Dead simple to use
  • Great free tier
  • Visual and intuitive
  • Excellent for kanban workflows

Trello Cons

  • Limited views on free plan
  • Not ideal for complex projects
  • Basic reporting

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