Trello alternatives: 9 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Trello alternative for most people
AsanaAdds timelines, portfolios and reporting when boards aren't enough.
Best Trello alternative for a free option
PlaneOpen-source boards you can self-host, with issues and cycles.
Best Trello alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ClickUpMany more views and features in one app, with a generous free plan.
Best Trello alternative for open source
KanboardMinimal, MIT-licensed Kanban board you host yourself.
Best Trello alternative for Windows
NotionBoards inside a docs workspace if you want planning and notes together.
Best Trello alternative for Linux
ClickUpMany more views and features in one app, with a generous free plan.
Best Trello alternative for iPhone and Android
MeisterTaskClean Kanban boards with built-in section automations.
Best Trello alternative for working in the browser
PLANKASelf-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.