Trello vs. Asana: Which Project Tool Fits a Small Team?
Trello is a simple card board with a 10-person free plan. Asana gives more structure, but its free plan stops at two people.
Both tools help a small team see who is doing what. Trello keeps it light with boards and cards. Asana adds timelines, reporting and automations as you grow, and charges more for them.
| At a glance | Trello | Asana |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, up to 10 collaborators and 10 boards per Workspace | Yes, 2 users, unlimited tasks and projects |
| Starting paid price (annual billing) | $5 per user a month (Standard) | $10.99 per user a month (Starter) |
| Mid-tier price (annual billing) | $10 per user a month (Premium) | $24.99 per user a month (Advanced) |
| Timeline and Gantt-style views | Timeline view on Premium | Timeline and Gantt on Starter and up |
| Automation | 250 runs a month free, 1,000 on Standard, unlimited on Premium | Unlimited automations on Starter and up |
| AI | AI on Standard and up | AI Studio on all plans; AI Teammates on paid plans |
| Best for | Simple boards for small teams | Structured work as a team grows |
Trello
- Free plan allows up to 10 collaborators per Workspace
- Unlimited cards on every plan
- Easy to learn
- Standard plan adds AI and unlimited boards
- Free plan caps boards at 10 per Workspace and 250 automation runs a month
- Calendar, Timeline and Dashboard views need Premium
Asana
- Unlimited tasks, projects and storage on the free plan
- Starter adds timeline, Gantt views, dashboards, forms and unlimited automations
- AI Studio included on all plans
- 100+ free integrations
- Free plan covers only 2 users
- Costs more per user than Trello
- Goals, portfolios and approvals need the Advanced plan
Pick Trello if you have a small team, want to be set up this afternoon, and need a free plan that fits up to 10 people. Pick Asana if you need timelines, reporting and approvals, and can pay about twice as much per user at the entry paid tier. If you are one or two people, Asana's free plan is also generous.
Prices and features checked October 27, 2026 from each company's own site. They change often, so confirm before you buy. We are not paid by either company.
- Trello pricing (Atlassian Trello)
- Asana pricing (Asana)
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