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Notion vs Trello comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Notion
Ranking in Project Management Software
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Knowledge Management Software (2nd), Document Automation Software (3rd)
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 Notion is 2.1%, up from 1.4% 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

Iván Fanego - PeerSpot reviewer
Creates customizable systems and improve team collaboration
Notion is a very flexible and customizable platform, allowing users to create whatever they need. The most impactful feature for project management is the ability to invite multiple client stakeholders without complication. Once I understand the basics, it's easy to use despite an initial learning curve. It also significantly improves team collaboration through customized views and visualizations of data.
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

"The product has a valuable feature for databases. It has a table and a calendar view and saves various documents in the system."
"The product is easy to use and has good responsiveness."
"Notion is an all-in-one product, allowing us to do many things in a single place."
"Notion has very strong integration capabilities."
"Customer support is great, effective, and easy to reach."
"Notion is heavily used in my workflow."
"The ability to create and organize notes, plans, and technical content in a single platform is the product's most valuable feature."
"It is easy to use and very intuitive compared to Microsoft Project."
"Trello is very easy to install and set up. It is also easy to use. Its interface is excellent."
"The most valuable feature of Trello stems from the fact of how easy it was with it to see large visual aspects, especially when people were getting their workflow in order."
"Just being able to manage tasks very easily is one of the best features Trello offers."
"I can see everything on one page, like sticky notes. It's very, very easy to use and very straightforward."
"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 product has a lot of integrations."
"The solution is very easy to use."
"There is a huge community to help us with the issues we face while using the product."
 

Cons

"Notion's UI needs improvement."
"Notion's UI could be better."
"Adding more color options to the application would enhance its usability and flexibility, allowing users to better customize their content"
"There could be an automation feature included in the product."
"Notion has one big downside: the lack of an offline mode. If the internet or Notion's servers are down, I cannot access information. This is a big disadvantage."
"The only problem I experience is that it often hangs. I might find myself trying to load a new page, but I am unable to move from one page to another due to frequent hanging."
"One area for improvement in the solution is the absence of integrated charts."
"The product could be integrated with external platforms."
"Trello was a little complicated initially because we didn't know how to use it, create a product backlog, or define the work items."
"I would appreciate seeing how much time spend on each specific ticket."
"It could have a bit more customization, especially for organizations that may want to integrate it into their own systems."
"Sometimes, I find it challenging to manage the checklists."
"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."
"Although it has many useful features, the one thing I don't like about Trello is that it constantly sends out unimportant notifications."
"Trello could be improved by having a better notification system. Currently, notifications flood my inbox, making it hard to differentiate what I actually need to open."
"If there are pre-done templates or suggested templates for various fields, they would be helpful for me as a coach."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I pay around $100 per year."
"Notion offers a free plan that covers most functionalities. Clients are only prompted to upgrade if they require AI capabilities, priced at $10 for unlimited usage, or if they need to add team members, typically around $10 per member."
"The product has good pricing."
"The product's pricing depends on the usage plans."
"The solution's pricing can seem steep, especially when you work with a lot of people. If you are working on your own or for another business, the solution's price won't affect you much."
"The pricing structure is quite reasonable, and the basic plan covers the most essential features."
"Notion is free to use."
"I rate the product's pricing a three out of ten. We only need to pay for it if we use it in the workspace."
"We didn't need to pay for the solution."
"UiPath is cost-efficient."
"The product is cheap."
"I do believe that Trello has a licensed version, but I used the free version of the tool with limited capabilities."
"The pricing starts from around $6 per license for a subscription, and there might be higher subscriptions available, possibly around $12 per month."
"Trello was free when we used it, but if we wanted many people looped in, we did need to pay a fee."
"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."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
University
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Media Company
6%
Educational Organization
12%
Insurance Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Retailer
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Notion?
I like the high level of customization in Notion.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Notion?
The licensing and setup cost for Notion is affordable for us as a small company.
What needs improvement with Notion?
The main problem with Notion is that it's not flexible enough for all of the use cases we intend to address. For instance, it is challenging to focus on a single KPI as it's mandatory to have a cha...
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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Sample Customers

Startups like Loom, Mixpanel, Blinkist, Adobe, Deel and Education facilities such as USC, Dartmouth and The University of Chicago.
Pixar, Google, PayPal, Kickstarter, National Geographic, Viewbox Holdings
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