Trello
Trello turns your scattered to-dos, emails, and Slack messages into organized boards your whole team can act on.
Overview
Trello is a visual task management tool that lets small teams organize work on boards, lists, and cards. The free plan supports up to 10 people, unlimited cards, built-in no-code automation, and integrations with email, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. You can assign tasks, set due dates, and track progress without any technical setup. Paid plans start at $5 per user per month and add unlimited boards, AI-powered task capture, calendar and timeline views, and custom fields. According to a TechValidate survey, 75% of organizations report Trello delivers business value within 30 days, and 81% of customers chose it specifically for ease of use. If you run a small team that needs a simple, visual way to manage projects and daily tasks without hiring a project manager or learning complex software, Trello gives you a solid foundation at a price that fits a tight budget.
Features
- Free plan supports up to 10 users with unlimited cards and built-in no-code automation
- Captures to-dos directly from email, Slack, and Microsoft Teams
- Standard plan adds unlimited boards, custom fields, and AI-powered task capture for $5 per user per month
- Premium plan unlocks calendar, timeline, table, and dashboard views for $10 per user per month
- Connects with 200-plus apps through Power-Ups at no extra charge from Trello
Best for
Trello works best for small teams of 2 to 10 people who need a simple, visual way to manage projects, delegate tasks, and track progress without complex software. It fits service businesses, agencies, and teams already using Slack or email who want one central place to turn conversations into action items.
Why this SMB score
Trello earns an 8 out of 10 for small businesses because its free tier is genuinely useful, paid plans stay affordable, setup requires no technical skill, and 81% of customers cite ease of use as their primary reason for choosing it, though growing teams will hit plan limits and costs climb as headcount rises.