Trello vs Wrike

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

T

Trello

Simple, visual project boards

4.4
Editorial Rating
W

Wrike

Project management for complex, multi-team workflows

4.2
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.4
vs
4.2

Starting Price

Free
vs
Free

Pricing Model

freemium
vs
freemium
Feature
Trello
Wrike
Unlimited cards
Kanban boards
Power-Ups
Butler automation
Mobile apps
Templates
Gantt Charts
Kanban Boards
Time Tracking
Resource Management
Custom Workflows
Proofing and Approvals

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

Wrike Pros

  • Handles complex project hierarchies well
  • Strong cross-team collaboration features
  • Good resource planning and workload views
  • Proofing and approval workflows for creative teams
  • Flexible folder and project structure
  • Enterprise-grade security and compliance

Wrike Cons

  • Interface can feel complex for simple projects
  • Mobile app is limited compared to desktop
  • Free plan is very basic
  • Reporting requires Business plan or higher
  • Can be slow with large datasets
  • Learning curve is steeper than simpler tools

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