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471 views|358 comparisons
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We performed a comparison between Airtable and Trello based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Project Management Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Airtable vs. Trello Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Airtable's ability to bring people from different teams and geographies together into say a master calendar, with complete control over who sees what when and in what format, is highly beneficial for communications organizations.""The sorting of the data is the best feature of Airtable. In a Google sheet I have to insert some data and Airtable provides the default option of doing it automatically.""The product helps us track activities, address complaints, and make improvements.""I am impressed with the product's user interface and integrations. It helps me to ship products very fast.""The relations and multiple-choice options are the most valuable features. For example, if I have one client but multiple projects in the same client, it's much easier to map it with Airtable than if I use a Google Sheet. The relationship between interfaces is a key feature that I use very often.""The product is very easy to use and flexible.""I am impressed with the tool's continuous improvement. Every six months we get to see a completely different product. You can build a new product using no-code applications. We are able to scale up with the product.""The product helps us track activities, address complaints, and make improvements."

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"I really enjoy the drag-and-drop feature.""I like Trello's speed. It is more user-friendly compared to Jira. Jira is technical, whereas the management can use Trello.""The solution is great for project management.""While Nasuni has a learning curve, it becomes user-friendly once mastered.""Our teams deployed Trello to gain a comprehensive overview of pre-sales activity, monitor project progress, create detailed task lists, and track action items - all critical components for streamlining our organization's operations.""I can see everything on one page, like sticky notes. It's very, very easy to use and very straightforward.""We found that the solution was available on multiple devices, has a great user experience, is simple to use, and it is available on multiple channels.""Another feature that impressed me is the clear Kanban board, as it provides a clear view of to-to tasks, assuring the team not to forget anything."

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Cons
"The product's AI feature needs improvement.""The interfaces provided by the company have certainly undergone significant improvements since their earlier versions. The growth and progress have been remarkable. I have personally shared numerous feedback points and observed the prompt implementation of changes within a few months, which is highly commendable. However, I must admit that I have encountered several challenges with their interfaces.""The user interface should be more intuitive.""It'd be nice if the record limit of 50,000 record limit per base on pro accounts were substantially higher.""The product should improve the Spanish translation.""The product is slow when I try to add data to a table using API. There is also a limit on the databases.""The tool has changed the syncing time between the tables which has affected our multiple systems. I would like the product to add more calls per second to the API. It also needs to improve data storage. The tool starts to have problems after having huge amounts of data.""Reporting, specifically anything involving exports, could be improved."

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"Unstructured data cannot be directly used; it needs to be structured first.""Trello has become complex over the years.""It's really simple, which is a good thing, but it only does one thing for us.""The solution could be priced cheaper.""I would like to see improvement in onboarding back-office team members.""Trello was a little complicated initially because we didn't know how to use it, create a product backlog, or define the work items.""As a team board it did not work well for us.""If there are pre-done templates or suggested templates for various fields, they would be helpful for me as a coach."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The tool's pricing is based on the number of users. The product's pricing is okay for personal use. For large organizations, pricing can be a pain. As per the first-rate plan, you need to pay 10 USD per user. The next plan would cost you 20 USD per user. If you are looking for enterprise-type plans, then you need to contact the sales team."
  • "The product is a little bit expensive."
  • "For basic usage, Airtable is an open-source tool but if you need premium features like script automation, then you need to pay for it. As my clients provide me access after buying the subscription I do not have much knowledge about pricing."
  • "We are utilizing the free version of the software, which adequately meets most of our requirements. As we explore the higher-end versions, we have noticed that the primary distinctions lie in the number of records and usage limitations. However, the free version offers comprehensive functionality, and the disparity between the free and paid versions is minimal, with only a few minor differences."
  • "The solution is not expensive."
  • "Airtable's pricing depends on the plan that you're on."
  • "The product would be expensive for customers with only one application or database."
  • "The product's price is good."
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  • "Maybe it would be better if they offered some extra tiers, so you don't have to go all the way up to the pro level."
  • "I use the free version of Trello, which is sufficient for my day to day use."
  • "I am tinkering with the free version."
  • "The free version of Trello covers all of the bases and all of our needs, so there's no cost involved for us. This is surprising for such a quality platform with no limitations on the key functionalities, though it also has a paid version."
  • "Its pricing is good. It is about $6 per license for what we use, but then there are other plans as well, such as $12 a month. I would rate it a nine out of ten in terms of pricing."
  • "The pricing for this solution is reasonable."
  • "We are currently using the open-source option."
  • "Paying for the solution's license is worth it only if our enterprise or organization can use Trello, integrated with some other solution, and we can have good reports."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Airtable may be an excellent tool for basic database management, but there may be better choices for your specific project management and CRM needs as a small non-profit Bitrix24 is a more… more »
    Top Answer:The product helps us track activities, address complaints, and make improvements.
    Top Answer:All the features are valuable but the data extraction is extremely helpful for automation.
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    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
    8.3
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    Overview

    Airtable was founded on the belief that software shouldn't dictate how you work – you should dictate how it works. Our mission is to democratize software creation by enabling anyone to build the software tools that meet their needs. Creators and creatives around the world use Airtable to do everything from cattle tracking to filmmaking, and they have great things to say.

    Our team brings experience from building and scaling products touching millions of people at Google, Facebook, Salesforce, Microsoft, Dropbox and other leading technology companies. We take pride in our product, and strive hard to provide the best possible experience for you, even if it requires creating new technologies and design paradigms along the way.

    Airtable is an independent, private company headquartered in San Francisco. The company has raised over $63 million in funding from notable investors including: CRV, Caffeinated Capital, Freestyle Capital, Data Collective, Founder Collective, CrunchFund, and Box Group.

    Trello is the visual collaboration tool that creates a shared perspective on any project. Trello’s boards, lists and cards enable you to organize and prioritize your personal and work life in a fun, flexible and rewarding way.

    Sample Customers
    Cole Haan, Expedia, BuzzFeed, Medium, Shopify, Box, JetBlue
    Pixar, Google, PayPal, Kickstarter, National Geographic, Viewbox Holdings
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Educational Organization8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization73%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Healthcare Company3%
    Financial Services Firm3%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business70%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise65%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise73%
    Large Enterprise20%
    Buyer's Guide
    Airtable vs. Trello
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Airtable vs. Trello and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,246 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Airtable is ranked 11th in Project Management Software with 11 reviews while Trello is ranked 8th in Project Management Software with 37 reviews. Airtable is rated 8.8, while Trello is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Airtable writes "An ERP tool for project tracking with continuous improvement ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Trello writes "The solution is easy to set up, extremely stable, and is available on multiple devices". Airtable is most compared with Spreadsheet.com, Adobe Workfront and Microsoft Project, whereas Trello is most compared with Asana, Wrike, Jira, monday.com and Smartsheet. See our Airtable vs. Trello report.

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