AsanavsTrello
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Asana
- 2-seat minimum forces solopreneurs to pay double(7/10)
- Asana seat pricing jumps - adding a 6th user bills you for 10 seats(7/10)
- Asana free plan cut to 2 users for new accounts(7/10)
- Why is Asana so expensive? Key features locked to Advanced(7/10)
- Asana AI is metered - small request allowances, then pay per use(5/10)
- SSO requires Enterprise tier - no option for smaller secure teams(7/10)
Trello
- Advanced views locked behind Premium - $10/user/month(6/10)
- Enterprise requires 50+ users minimum - $10,500/year floor(6/10)
- Maximum quantity billing charges for peak seat count(6/10)
- Trello free plan limited to 10 collaborators per Workspace(8/10)
- Trello automation runs out of command runs mid-month(6/10)
Asana
- Steep learning curve requires weeks of adjustment(7/10)
Trello
No signals
Asana
- Asana down: repeated outages in 2026(8/10)
- Asana rules not running or stuck in 'Processing'(7/10)
Trello
- No offline access - requires constant internet connection(5/10)
- Trello boards not loading during outages(8/10)
Asana
- Why is Asana so slow? Desktop app and large projects lag(6/10)
Trello
- Why is Trello so slow? Large boards lag and freeze(7/10)
Asana
- Asana Google Calendar sync stops updating(5/10)
Trello
No signals
Asana
- Asana mobile app not syncing with desktop(7/10)
Trello
- Trello mobile app not syncing changes(6/10)
Asana
- Asana notifications not working or arriving late(5/10)
- Tasks can only be assigned to one person - no joint ownership(5/10)
- No time tracking on Starter - native tracking needs Advanced(6/10)
- Asana subtasks confusing - not shown in My Tasks or project views(5/10)
Trello
- Trello new design (2025 redesign) hated by long-time users(10/10)
- Boards become cluttered and unmanageable at scale(7/10)
- Limited reporting and analytics require workarounds(6/10)
- Atlassian shifting Trello from teams to personal productivity(8/10)
Asana
No signals
Trello
- No task dependencies - critical for real project management(7/10)
Asana
No signals
Trello
- Insufficient permission controls for teams(5/10)
Pricing Comparison
Asana
Users: Up to 2 users (accounts created before Nov 2025 keep a legacy plan with up to 10)
Storage: Unlimited storage, 100MB per file
Limits: 2-user cap for new accounts; no timeline/Gantt, dashboards, automations, forms or custom fields
Users: Minimum 2 seats; seats sold in bands (1 at a time to 5 users, then blocks of 5 up to 30)
Storage: Unlimited storage, 100MB per file
Limits: No portfolios, goals, resource management, approvals, branching forms, native time tracking, SAML or SCIM
Users: Minimum 2 seats; same seat bands as Starter
Storage: Unlimited storage, 100MB per file
Limits: No SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning, capacity planning, service accounts or view-only licenses
Users: Custom
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Contact sales; annual contract
Trello
Users: Up to 10 collaborators per Workspace
Storage: Unlimited storage, 10MB per file
Limits: Board view only (no Timeline/Calendar/Dashboard), 10 open boards per Workspace, 10MB file limit, no admin controls
Users: Per user, unlimited collaborators
Storage: Unlimited storage, 250MB per file
Limits: No Timeline/Calendar/Dashboard/Map views, automation run cap shared across the Workspace
Users: Per user, marketed for teams up to 100
Storage: Unlimited storage, 250MB per file
Limits: Operations still capped (150,000 + 10,000 per user, max 250,000/month), no organization-wide admin
Users: For 50 seats or more
Storage: Unlimited storage
Limits: Annual billing, contact sales for quotes, not intended for teams under 50
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Asana | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Views | ||
| Timeline/Gantt view Starter and above | ||
| Kanban boards All plans including free | ||
| Timeline view Premium and above only ($10/user) | ||
| Calendar view Premium and above only ($10/user) | ||
| Dashboard view Premium and above only ($10/user) | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Task dependencies Starter and above | ||
| Portfolios Advanced and above ($24.99/user/month annually) | ||
| Goals Advanced and above | ||
| Gantt charts Not available natively, requires Power-Up | ||
| Time tracking Native on Advanced and above; integrations only on Personal/Starter | ||
| Automation | ||
| Automation rules Unlimited on Starter and above; not on Personal | ||
| Forms Starter and above | ||
| Automation (Butler) Free 250 runs/month, Standard 1,000, Premium/Enterprise unlimited runs | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SAML Enterprise only | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Power-Ups (integrations) Unlimited on all plans | ||
| API access Available on all plans | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| Mobile apps iOS and Android | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Offline mode Not available - online only | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Multiple assignees Only one assignee per task | ||
| Free guests Unlimited on Starter and above | ||
| AI | ||
| AI features AI Teammates/Dash requests (5/user/month, capped per account) and AI Studio credits; extra usage billed | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Inbox and Planner Added in the May 2025 redesign; can be hidden from the bottom navigation bar | ||