🤝 It's a Tie — Both tools are very closely matched. Your best choice depends on your specific workflow.
Feature
Todoist
Trello
Rating
No ratings
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Free Plan
Starting Price
$4/mo
$5/mo
Monthly Visits
20.0M
90.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
4 apps
4 apps
Team Size
INDIVIDUAL
SMB
Todoist Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast task entry with natural-language dates
- Consistent, polished apps on every platform
- Good balance of simplicity and power-user filters
Cons
- Not built for full project management or team coordination
- Some organizational features locked behind Pro
- Collaboration features are lighter than dedicated PM tools
Trello Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely easy to learn and start using
- Generous free tier for small teams
- Huge Power-Up ecosystem
Cons
- Gets unwieldy for complex, large-scale projects
- Reporting is weaker than dedicated PM tools
- Heavy reliance on Power-Ups for advanced features
Todoist Key Features
- Natural-language date parsing
- Recurring due dates
- Projects, labels & filters
- Karma productivity tracking
- Cross-platform sync
Trello Key Features
- Drag-and-drop Kanban boards
- Power-Ups (integrations)
- Butler automation
- Card templates & checklists
- Calendar & timeline views