Asana vs Trello: Which Project Management Tool Is Better in 2026?
Asana
From $10.99Trello
From $5Quick verdict
Overall pick: Tie
Trello is the lower-cost choice at $5 per seat versus Asana's $10.99 per seat, and its Kanban-first design suits small teams and personal task boards. Asana costs more per seat but includes native time tracking, which Trello lacks, and is positioned for marketing teams and cross-team projects. Buyers who need time tracking should pick Asana; buyers optimizing for price per seat and simple boards should pick Trello.
- Trello's entry plan ($5) is 55% cheaper than Asana's ($10.99).
- Both offer a free plan, so you can test them side by side at no cost.
- Only Asana offers: native time tracking.
Cost calculator
| Tool | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Asana · per user | $54.95 | $659 |
| Trello · per user | $25.00 | $300 |
Based on entry-level paid plans. Prices change, so check the vendor before you buy.
Which one should you choose?
| If you need… | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget-conscious small team choosing a per-seat tool | Trello | Trello starts at $5 per seat versus Asana's $10.99 per seat, and both offer a free plan. |
| Team that needs native time tracking | Asana | Asana lists native time tracking, while Trello does not. |
| Personal task boards | Trello | Trello is positioned for personal task boards and small teams at the lower per-seat price. |
| Cross-team marketing projects | Asana | Asana is positioned for marketing teams and cross-team projects, with Kanban, Gantt, automations, guest access, AI assistant, and API. |
| Visual Kanban-centric workflow | Tie | Both tools offer Kanban boards, Gantt views, automations, guest access, an AI assistant, and a public API. |
Feature comparison: Asana vs Trello
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✅ | ✅ |
| Starting price | $10.99 /user/mo | $5 /user/mo |
| Kanban boards | ✅ | ✅ |
| Gantt / timeline view | ✅ | ✅ |
| Native time tracking | ✅ | — |
| Built-in docs / wiki | — | — |
| Workflow automations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Guest / client access | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI assistant | ✅ | ✅ |
| Public API | ✅ | ✅ |
Highlighted rows are where the tools differ.
Pros and cons
Asana
- Includes native time tracking, which Trello lacks
- Offers Kanban, Gantt, automations, guest access, AI assistant, and API
- Positioned for marketing teams and cross-team projects
- Founded in 2008, with a free plan available
- Starts at $10.99 per seat, more than double Trello's $5 per seat
- Does not list built-in docs or wiki
- Billed per seat, so cost scales with team size
Trello
- Starts at $5 per seat, the lower entry price of the two
- Kanban-first design suited to small teams and personal task boards
- Offers Kanban, Gantt, automations, guest access, AI assistant, and API
- Free plan available
- No native time tracking
- Does not list built-in docs or wiki
- Billed per seat, so cost scales with team size
At a glance
Work management for cross-functional teams.
Founded 2008 · From $10.99 · 7/8 tracked features
Best for: marketing teams, cross-team projects
See Asana alternatives →Simple, visual Kanban boards.
Founded 2011 · From $5 · 6/8 tracked features
Best for: small teams, personal task boards
See Trello alternatives →FAQ
Is Asana cheaper than Trello?
No. Asana starts at $10.99 per seat, while Trello starts at $5 per seat. Both bill per seat and offer a free plan.
Does Trello have native time tracking?
No. Trello's feature list does not include native time tracking, while Asana's does.
Do both tools have Kanban boards and Gantt views?
Yes. Both Asana and Trello list Kanban boards and Gantt/timeline views.
Which tool is better for small teams?
Trello is positioned for small teams and personal task boards and has the lower starting price at $5 per seat, versus $10.99 per seat for Asana.
Do Asana and Trello both offer a public API and AI assistant?
Yes. Both tools list a public API, an AI assistant, workflow automations, and guest/client access.
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