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LiquidPlanner vs Trello comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

LiquidPlanner
Ranking in Project Management Software
34th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trello
Ranking in Project Management Software
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of LiquidPlanner is 0.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trello is 2.5%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

PG
Good for reporting, but a little rigorous in its methodology and not conducive to real project management
It is a little rigorous in its methodology and is cumbersome. For example, I have a hard stop date and I would like a project to end by a specific date, but this is not how this solution works. It sorts of spits out the project date based on your resource availability, dependencies, and so on. This sort of project planning works in theory, but that's not always the case. It also relies heavily on resources entering their time into the system, that is, how much time they worked on each of the tasks so that it can sort of consistently update the project. I know that in a lot of organizations, including ours, it is almost impossible to get them to track the time. In terms of additional features, they can include more integration with Microsoft because integration is going to be a key functionality.
Ariel Lindenfeld - PeerSpot reviewer
Customizable labels and the ability to modify cards streamline task management and save time
There can be bugs sometimes. When more than one person tries to edit the description at the same time, it can do some unexpected things. I would like to see that improved. Sometimes they add new features, which can be either welcome or odd. More control over email notifications would also be helpful.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Its dashboards and reports are the most valuable. We are able to share these reports and other information with our leadership."
"There is a huge community to help us with the issues we face while using the product."
"I like Trello's speed. It is more user-friendly compared to Jira. Jira is technical, whereas the management can use Trello."
"I organize my boards and tickets in Trello by using all of them, including checklists and labels, and it helps us to really easily filter and easily find all needed tickets."
"The usability of this solution is its most valuable feature. It offers a great flow of creating a business rule that allows you to just add identifiers and qualifiers."
"The Trello board is very intuitive and simple to comprehend."
"Trello is quite easy to learn. The features that are available in the current version are enough to do your basic documentation and management."
"Trello definitely saves time and makes things a lot easier, except when it's buggy."
"I can see everything on one page, like sticky notes. It's very, very easy to use and very straightforward."
 

Cons

"It is a little rigorous in its methodology and is cumbersome. For example, I have a hard stop date and I would like a project to end by a specific date, but this is not how this solution works. It sorts of spits out the project date based on your resource availability, dependencies, and so on. This sort of project planning works in theory, but that's not always the case. It also relies heavily on resources entering their time into the system, that is, how much time they worked on each of the tasks so that it can sort of consistently update the project. I know that in a lot of organizations, including ours, it is almost impossible to get them to track the time. In terms of additional features, they can include more integration with Microsoft because integration is going to be a key functionality."
"It is somewhat challenging to move to the automation part of Trello."
"Trello was a little complicated initially because we didn't know how to use it, create a product backlog, or define the work items."
"Reporting features could be improved."
"Trello has become complex over the years."
"Sometimes, I find it challenging to manage the checklists."
"The dashboards and flexibility to adjust the timeline view for each task are areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement."
"The solution could be priced cheaper."
"The tool should be able to predict the task completion dates based on the date assigned and sprint dates. It is also not commercial compared to competitors."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We are using the open-source version of Trello."
"I do believe that Trello has a licensed version, but I used the free version of the tool with limited capabilities."
"I am tinkering with the free version."
"We didn't need to pay for the solution."
"We are currently using the open-source option."
"The product is cheap."
"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."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
12%
Insurance Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Retailer
8%
 

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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Trello?
The solution is very user-friendly, where you have everything you need.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trello?
I do not have information on pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Trello because it was set up by my manager and staff.
What needs improvement with Trello?
Having special fields for users such as members, testers, and verifiers would be beneficial, as it would be much easier for us than adding three people in a row as members.
 

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