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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Asana logoAsanaFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 383.8
2ClickUp logoClickUpFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 379.8
3Linear logoLinearFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +22 of 370.9
4Plane logoPlaneOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted2 of 358.3
5Notion logoNotionFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +21 of 358.0
6MeisterTask logoMeisterTaskFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 440.0
7Kanboard logoKanboardOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 440.0
8WeKan logoWeKanOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 440.0
9PLANKA logoPLANKAFree plan + paidNoWeb, Self-hosted3 of 340.0
  1. Asana logo

    1. AsanaTop pick

    Best for: Cross-functional teams running many projects in parallel

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    83.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Trello

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

    Pros

    • Multiple project views
    • Portfolios and goals for leadership
    • Strong rules and forms

    Cons

    • Can feel heavy for simple to-do lists
    • Key features are on higher tiers
    Visit Asana Compare with TrelloDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Asana a good Trello alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026asana.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Views
    List, board, timeline, calendar
    Checked Oct 24, 2026asana.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, desktop, mobile
    Checked Oct 24, 2026asana.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ClickUp logo

    2. ClickUp

    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)
  3. Linear logo

    3. Linear

    Best for: Startups and product teams that value speed over configurability

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    70.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Trello

    Faster issue tracking for software teams that outgrow kanban.

    Pros

    • Extremely fast interface
    • Great GitHub and GitLab integration
    • Opinionated, clean workflow

    Cons

    • Less configurable than Jira
    • Mainly suited to software teams
    Visit Linear Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Linear a good Trello alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026linear.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Git integration
    GitHub and GitLab
    Checked Oct 24, 2026linear.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Cycles
    Yes
    Not checked yetlinear.app(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Plane logo

    4. Plane

    Best for: Teams that need a self-hosted Jira or Linear replacement

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    58.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Trello

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

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Multiple layouts including Gantt
    • Built-in pages for docs

    Cons

    • Younger product with fewer integrations
    • Self-hosting needs ops time
    Visit Plane Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Plane a good Trello alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026plane.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes
    Not checked yetplane.so(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Notion logo

    5. Notion

    Best for: Teams that want docs, wikis and simple databases in one place

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    58.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Trello

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

    Pros

    • Flexible blocks and databases
    • Large template gallery
    • Strong sharing and permissions

    Cons

    • Needs an internet connection for most work
    • Large workspaces can feel slow
    Visit Notion Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Notion a good Trello alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026notion.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
    Not checked yetnotion.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    No
    Not checked yetnotion.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. MeisterTask logo

    6. MeisterTask

    Best for: Small business and creative teams that want tidy Kanban boards with light automation

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Trello

    Clean Kanban boards with built-in section automations.

    Pros

    • Clean, approachable Kanban interface
    • Simple section automations
    • Works well alongside MindMeister mind maps

    Cons

    • Free plan limits the number of projects
    • Timeline views require the Business plan
    • Not suited to complex dependencies or portfolios
    Visit MeisterTask Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MeisterTask a good Trello alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meistertask.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $13 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meistertask.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $25 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meistertask.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Timeline view
    Business plan
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meistertask.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Kanboard logo

    7. Kanboard

    Best for: Individuals and small technical teams who want a lightweight self-hosted Kanban board

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Trello

    Minimal, MIT-licensed Kanban board you host yourself.

    Pros

    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Very light to run, SQLite by default
    • WIP limits, swimlanes and flow analytics

    Cons

    • Plain, dated interface
    • No hosted service or official mobile app
    • Few collaboration features beyond comments
    Visit Kanboard Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kanboard a good Trello alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kanboard.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kanboard.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Sign-in options
    LDAP/Active Directory and OAuth2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kanboard.org(opens source in a new tab)
  8. WeKan logo

    8. WeKan

    Best for: Organisations that want a free Trello-like board on their own servers

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Trello

    Free, self-hosted Trello-style boards.

    Pros

    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Familiar Trello-style boards with swimlanes
    • No telemetry and full data control

    Cons

    • Less polished and slower than hosted tools
    • Depends heavily on one lead maintainer
    • Documentation is scattered
    Visit WeKan Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is WeKan a good Trello alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wekan.fi(opens source in a new tab)
    Commercial support
    Paid support plans from the maintainer
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wekan.fi(opens source in a new tab)
    Telemetry
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  9. PLANKA logo

    9. PLANKA

    Best for: Teams that want a modern, Trello-like board on their own infrastructure

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Trello

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

    Pros

    • Modern real-time Kanban interface
    • Free self-hosted Community edition
    • OpenID Connect single sign-on

    Cons

    • Source-available licence, not OSI open source
    • Kanban only, no Gantt or sprint planning
    • Advanced features require the paid Pro edition
    Visit PLANKA Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is PLANKA a good Trello alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Licence model
    Source available
    Checked Oct 25, 2026planka.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    From €7.20 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026planka.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosting
    Self-hosted or hosted plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026planka.app(opens source in a new tab)

The best Trello alternative for…

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

Asana logo

Best Trello alternative for most people

Asana

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

Plane logo

Best Trello alternative for a free option

Plane

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

ClickUp logo

Best Trello alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ClickUp

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

Kanboard logo

Best Trello alternative for open source

Kanboard

Minimal, MIT-licensed Kanban board you host yourself.

WeKan logo

Best Trello alternative for self-hosting

WeKan

Free, self-hosted Trello-style boards.

Linear logo

Best Trello alternative for Mac

Linear

Faster issue tracking for software teams that outgrow kanban.

Notion logo

Best Trello alternative for Windows

Notion

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

ClickUp logo

Best Trello alternative for Linux

ClickUp

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

MeisterTask logo

Best Trello alternative for iPhone and Android

MeisterTask

Clean Kanban boards with built-in section automations.

PLANKA logo

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.