Compare Trello and Workflowy 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free
Trello
Star Rating
(13,680)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansWorkflowy
Star Rating
(29)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Trello excels in task creation and assignment with a score of 9.1, while Workflowy falls short with a score of 8.0. Reviewers mention that Trello's drag-and-drop functionality makes it easy to organize tasks visually.
- Reviewers mention that Workflowy offers a unique outline format that allows for easy note-taking and task management, but Trello's robust project planning features, such as GANTT charts and calendar views, are preferred by users for more complex project management.
- Users on G2 highlight that Trello's automation capabilities, particularly in workflows, score 9.0, making it easier to streamline repetitive tasks, whereas Workflowy's automation features are less developed, scoring only 6.5.
- Reviewers say that Trello's quality of support is rated at 8.5, which is higher than Workflowy's 8.1, indicating that users find Trello more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- G2 users report that Trello's task prioritization feature scores 9.2, allowing teams to effectively manage their workload, while Workflowy’s score of 6.0 suggests it may not be as effective in helping users prioritize tasks.
- Users say that Trello's collaboration features, including file sharing and communication channels, are rated at 8.7, making it a better choice for teams that need to work together closely, compared to Workflowy's lower ratings in these areas.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Trello
Free
$0.00
For individuals or teams looking to organize anything.
- Unlimited cards
- Unlimited members
- Up to 10 boards per Workspace
Workflowy
Workflowy Basic
Free
Great for casual use and getting started using Workflowy.
- Access to all features
- Monthly bullet limit
- 100MB file upload cap
Free Trial
Trello
Free Trial is available
Workflowy
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
11,708
9.2
26
Ease of Use
9.0
11,744
9.6
26
Ease of Setup
9.1
3,139
10.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.9
3,024
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
7,344
8.1
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
2,438
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
11,353
7.0
23
Features by Category
Tasks
9.2
1638
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1621
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
1630
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1630
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1419
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1341
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
1620
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1426
|
Verified
Not enough data
Projects
9.0
1507
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1395
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1326
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1349
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1166
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1338
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1352
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1160
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1214
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1222
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.6
1262
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1270
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1354
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.5
1140
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1219
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1338
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Task Creation
9.1
1624
8.0
11
8.9
1628
6.5
10
9.3
1640
8.0
11
8.4
1328
4.4
9
Task Management
8.9
1623
6.0
10
9.1
1650
7.9
11
8.2
1359
5.2
10
8.6
1369
4.5
10
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Automation
8.9
304
Not enough data
8.6
313
Not enough data
8.3
279
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
290
Not enough data
8.7
279
Not enough data
9.2
300
Not enough data
Project management
9.2
314
Not enough data
8.4
271
Not enough data
9.0
307
Not enough data
8.7
297
Not enough data
8.8
291
Not enough data
8.3
253
Not enough data
8.8
293
Not enough data
Workload
8.5
276
Not enough data
8.9
295
Not enough data
8.7
279
Not enough data
8.5
256
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.5
276
Not enough data
8.5
281
Not enough data
9.1
302
Not enough data
Cost Management
8.1
246
Not enough data
8.3
253
Not enough data
8.4
239
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
248
Not enough data
8.4
246
Not enough data
8.1
254
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication
8.2
861
Not enough data
8.5
983
Not enough data
8.3
850
Not enough data
8.5
883
Not enough data
8.4
881
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.7
1086
Not enough data
8.9
1122
Not enough data
8.6
1070
Not enough data
8.4
884
Not enough data
Controls
8.5
997
Not enough data
8.5
920
Not enough data
8.9
1052
Not enough data
8.6
982
Not enough data
8.7
887
Not enough data
Project Management
9.2
1172
Not enough data
9.0
1142
Not enough data
9.0
1138
Not enough data
8.7
958
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.9
1055
Not enough data
8.9
1088
Not enough data
8.9
1052
Not enough data
8.3
830
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Trello and Workflowy are categorized as Task Management
Unique Categories
Workflowy has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Trello
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workflowy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Education Management
4.4%
Internet
3.6%
Other
59.5%
Education Management
10.7%
Real Estate
7.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.1%
Other
60.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Trello
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Tapan J.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Trello is a task management system that organizes projects around boards. In one glance, you can see what's being worked on, who's working on what, and where something is in a process.The card-based design makes it easy to visually understand your project,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kendall R.
Verified User in Computer Software
I cannot stand that you're unable to actually "close out" tickets. All you can do is archive them but never truly mark them as complete.
Workflowy
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ali V.
Verified User in Education Management
It is simple! It has a very minimalist interface which makes it easy to use. You can just write about anything and then organise your ideas into a list with bullet points. You cannot change the font size, but you can choose from a group of fonts. You can...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Retail
Everything else. I am a list maker from way back. I list my clothing. I list what I eat. I list what I need to buy. You get the idea. This app came across as a flowery version of a pen and paper. If I want to make my list pretty, I just use...
Tapan J.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Trello is a task management system that organizes projects around boards. In one glance, you can see what's being worked on, who's working on what, and where something is in a process.The card-based design makes it easy to visually understand your project,...
Ali V.
Verified User in Education Management
It is simple! It has a very minimalist interface which makes it easy to use. You can just write about anything and then organise your ideas into a list with bullet points. You cannot change the font size, but you can choose from a group of fonts. You can...
Kendall R.
Verified User in Computer Software
I cannot stand that you're unable to actually "close out" tickets. All you can do is archive them but never truly mark them as complete.
Verified User in Retail
Everything else. I am a list maker from way back. I list my clothing. I list what I eat. I list what I need to buy. You get the idea. This app came across as a flowery version of a pen and paper. If I want to make my list pretty, I just use...
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I use trello offline?
14 comments
KS
You can update your status offline but it won't reflect on other person's profile. To let them know you have to be online.Read more
Does WorkFlowy have a desktop app?
1 comment
RL
Yes, Workflowy has desktop apps for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.Read more
What does WorkFlowy cost?
1 comment
Official Response from Workflowy
Workflowy basic is free forever. Subscriptions that give you unlimited bullets and file uploads are either $4.99 / month or $49 / year.Read more
What is WorkFlowy good for?
1 comment
Official Response from Workflowy
Workflowy is like a notepad with superpowers. Simple enough that you can use to keep all your notes and tasks but also flexible enough that you can use it...Read more
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