Trello alternatives: 9 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Trello: limited reporting for complex projects, and advanced views require paid plans. We ranked 9 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Trello, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Asana currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	ClickUp	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +3	3 of 3	79.8

1. ClickUpTop pick
Best for: Teams consolidating tasks, docs and chat into one app
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
79.8
score / 100
Why switch from Trello
Many more views and features in one app, with a generous free plan.
Pros
Huge feature set
Many views and custom fields
Generous free plan
Cons
Overwhelming to set up
Performance can lag in big workspaces
Visit ClickUp Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is ClickUp a good Trello alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free plan
Yes
Checked Oct 24, 2026clickup.com(opens source in a new tab)
Docs and whiteboards
Included
Checked Oct 24, 2026clickup.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Web, desktop, mobile
Checked Oct 24, 2026clickup.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Trello alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Trello alternative for most people

Asana

Adds timelines, portfolios and reporting when boards aren't enough.

Best Trello alternative for a free option

Plane

Open-source boards you can self-host, with issues and cycles.

Best Trello alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ClickUp

Many more views and features in one app, with a generous free plan.

Best Trello alternative for open source

Kanboard

Minimal, MIT-licensed Kanban board you host yourself.

Best Trello alternative for self-hosting

WeKan

Free, self-hosted Trello-style boards.

Best Trello alternative for Mac

Linear

Faster issue tracking for software teams that outgrow kanban.

Best Trello alternative for Windows

Notion

Boards inside a docs workspace if you want planning and notes together.

Best Trello alternative for Linux

ClickUp

Many more views and features in one app, with a generous free plan.

Best Trello alternative for iPhone and Android

MeisterTask

Clean Kanban boards with built-in section automations.

Best Trello alternative for working in the browser

PLANKA

Self-hosted Kanban with a modern real-time interface.

Trello alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Trello?

Asana ranks first right now. Adds timelines, portfolios and reporting when boards aren't enough. ClickUp and Linear follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Trello?

Yes. Asana (free plan + paid), ClickUp (free plan + paid), Linear (free plan + paid) and Plane (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Trello?

Yes: Plane, Kanboard and WeKan. Plane, Kanboard and WeKan can also be self-hosted.

Which Trello alternatives work on Linux?

ClickUp runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Trello?

The complaints we hear most: limited reporting for complex projects; advanced views require paid plans.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Trello, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.