Project management tools · Comparison
Notion vs Trello (2026): Which Is Better?
Notion is best for docs and projects in one workspace; Trello is best for simple kanban boards. We compare pricing, features, ease of use and G2 and Capterra ratings to help you choose.
Key takeaways
- Overall winner: Notion (8.0/10 vs 7.8/10), winning 4 of 7 categories.
- Choose Notion for teams that want documents, wikis and lightweight project tracking in one flexible workspace.
- Choose Trello for individuals and small teams that want simple, visual Kanban boards.
- Price: Notion Free; paid from $10/member/month; Trello Free; paid from $5/user/month.
Quick verdict
Notion is the best docs-first workspace. For structured project, resource and portfolio management, Wrike, monday.com or Asana are stronger.
Trello is perfect for simple boards. When projects grow in complexity, teams typically move to Wrike, Asana or monday.com.
Notion vs Trello at a glance
| Notion | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Best for | Teams that want documents, wikis and lightweight project tracking in one flexible workspace | Individuals and small teams that want simple, visual Kanban boards |
| Starting price | Free; paid from $10/member/month | Free; paid from $5/user/month |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes (up to 10 collaborators per workspace) |
| Free trial | Free plan available | 14-day Premium trial, no credit card |
| Vendor | Notion Labs, Inc. | Atlassian |
Pricing compared
| Notion | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | Free: $0 Plus: From $10/member/month Business: From $20/member/month Enterprise: Contact sales | Free: $0 Standard: $5/user/month annual ($6 monthly) Premium: $10/user/month annual ($12.50 monthly) Enterprise: $17.50/user/month (annual) |
Checked on vendors' pricing pages on 5 October 2026. Read the full Notion pricing and Trello pricing breakdowns.
Features compared
| Feature | Notion | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Gantt / timeline | ✓ Yes | ◐ Partial |
| Kanban boards | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Time tracking | ✕ No | ◐ Partial |
| Resource & workload management | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Portfolio management | ◐ Partial | ✕ No |
| Docs & wiki | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Automations | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Agile / sprint tools | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial |
| Proofing & approvals | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Built-in AI | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Guest / client access | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Flat (non per-user) pricing | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Category winners
| Category | Notion | Trello | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 7/10 | 10/10 | Trello |
| Feature depth | 8/10 | 5/10 | Notion |
| Planning & resource management | 5/10 | 4/10 | Notion |
| Collaboration | 9/10 | 7/10 | Notion |
| Agile & software teams | 6/10 | 7/10 | Trello |
| Value for money | 9/10 | 9/10 | Tie |
| Scalability & enterprise readiness | 7/10 | 5/10 | Notion |
User ratings
| Notion | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| G2 | 4.6/5 (13,862 reviews) | 4.4/5 (14,063 reviews) |
| Capterra | 4.7/5 (2,834 reviews) | 4.5/5 (23,628 reviews) |
| Top praise (G2) | Ease of use | Ease of use |
| Top complaint (G2) | Steep learning curve for advanced setups | Limited features |
Notion has the higher G2 rating. Notion has the higher Capterra rating. See reviews on G2 for Notion, G2 for Trello, Capterra for Notion and Capterra for Trello.
Which should you choose?
Choose Notion if…
- Start-ups and small teams wanting docs and tasks together
- Product teams managing specs and roadmaps
- Excellent docs and knowledge base matters to you
Choose Trello if…
- Individuals and small teams
- Simple workflows such as content calendars or recruiting pipelines
- Extremely easy to learn matters to you
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Notion or Trello?
In our review, Notion scores 8.0/10 and Trello 7.8/10. Notion wins on feature depth, planning & resource management, collaboration, scalability & enterprise readiness; Trello is better for ease of use, agile & software teams.
Is Notion cheaper than Trello?
Notion: Free; paid from $10/member/month. Trello: Free; paid from $5/user/month. Compare total cost at your team size, including seat minimums and add-ons.
Do Notion and Trello have free plans?
Notion: Yes. Trello: Yes (up to 10 collaborators per workspace).
Which is easier to use, Notion or Trello?
Trello scores higher for ease of use in our review (Notion 7/10, Trello 10/10).
Which is better for Agile teams, Notion or Trello?
Trello is stronger for Agile and software teams in our scoring.
Notion vs Trello: which has better resource and portfolio management?
Notion scores higher for planning and resource management (Notion 5/10, Trello 4/10).
Notion vs Trello: which is better for large enterprises?
Notion scores higher for scalability and enterprise readiness.
How do Notion and Trello compare on G2 and Capterra?
Notion: 4.6/5 on G2 (13,862 reviews) and 4.7/5 on Capterra (2,834). Trello: 4.4/5 on G2 (14,063) and 4.5/5 on Capterra (23,628). Checked 5 October 2026.
Do Notion and Trello have Gantt charts?
Notion: yes. Trello: partial (plan-dependent).
Can I switch from Trello to Notion (or the reverse)?
Yes. Both support importing data, typically via CSV or built-in importers. Pilot with one project before migrating everything.
What are alternatives to Notion and Trello?
See our lists of Notion alternatives and Trello alternatives, or the top 10 project management tools.