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Compare Trello and Workflowy 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free
Trello
Star Rating
(13,941)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansWorkflowy
Star Rating
(33)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Trello excels in user satisfaction, with a significantly higher overall score compared to Workflowy. Users appreciate features like Butler automations that streamline repetitive tasks, making project management feel less burdensome.
- According to verified reviews, Trello's visual process mapping is a standout feature, allowing users to easily identify bottlenecks in their workflows. This capability is often highlighted as a major advantage over Workflowy, which, while praised for its simplicity, lacks similar visual tools.
- Users say that Trello's ease of setup is a strong point, with many finding the onboarding process intuitive. In contrast, Workflowy users appreciate its straightforward interface but may miss the guided setup that Trello offers, which can help new users get started quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Trello's task management features, such as due dates and task prioritization, are robust and user-friendly. Workflowy, while effective for note-taking and idea organization, does not provide the same level of task management capabilities, which can be a drawback for users needing comprehensive project oversight.
- Users highlight that Trello's archiving feature keeps boards clean while preserving a history of past tasks, which is invaluable for tracking project progress. Workflowy users, on the other hand, enjoy the ability to quickly jot down and organize thoughts, but some feel it lacks the structured project tracking that Trello provides.
- According to recent feedback, Trello's quality of support is generally rated higher than Workflowy's, with users noting responsive assistance when issues arise. While Workflowy users appreciate its simplicity, they sometimes find themselves needing more support resources for troubleshooting.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Trello
Free
$0.00
For individuals or teams looking to organize anything.
- Unlimited cards
- Unlimited members
- Up to 10 boards per Workspace
Workflowy
Workflowy Basic
Free
Great for casual use and getting started using Workflowy.
- Access to all features
- Monthly bullet limit
- 100MB file upload cap
Free Trial
Trello
Free Trial is available
Workflowy
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
11,836
9.2
29
Ease of Use
9.0
11,911
9.5
30
Ease of Setup
9.1
3,287
10.0
8
Ease of Admin
8.9
3,052
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
7,443
8.2
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
2,466
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
11,480
7.4
27
Features by Category
Task Creation
9.1
1725
7.7
15
8.9
1727
6.5
14
9.3
1742
8.1
14
8.3
1401
5.6
13
Task Management
8.9
1724
6.5
14
9.1
1737
8.0
15
8.2
1434
6.1
14
8.6
1453
5.4
14
Generative AI
7.1
183
5.9
9
7.2
180
5.9
9
Automation
8.9
343
Not enough data
8.6
351
Not enough data
8.3
314
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
326
Not enough data
8.7
315
Not enough data
9.3
337
Not enough data
Project management
9.2
354
Not enough data
8.4
309
Not enough data
9.0
348
Not enough data
8.7
333
Not enough data
8.7
327
Not enough data
8.3
288
Not enough data
8.8
331
Not enough data
Workload
8.5
311
Not enough data
8.9
332
Not enough data
8.7
312
Not enough data
8.4
289
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
8.5
312
Not enough data
8.5
318
Not enough data
9.1
342
Not enough data
Cost Management
8.1
281
Not enough data
8.2
288
Not enough data
8.3
273
Not enough data
Integration
8.3
283
Not enough data
8.3
281
Not enough data
8.0
289
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
115
Not enough data
7.4
113
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
7.8
24
Not enough data
7.7
23
Not enough data
7.6
24
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
Communication
8.2
905
Not enough data
8.5
1027
Not enough data
8.2
890
Not enough data
8.5
927
Not enough data
8.4
922
Not enough data
Content & Documents
8.7
1132
Not enough data
8.9
1170
Not enough data
8.6
1116
Not enough data
8.3
924
Not enough data
Controls
8.5
1039
Not enough data
8.5
959
Not enough data
8.9
1093
Not enough data
8.6
1024
Not enough data
8.7
927
Not enough data
Project Management
9.2
1225
Not enough data
9.0
1190
Not enough data
9.0
1184
Not enough data
8.7
1001
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
8.9
1101
Not enough data
8.9
1133
Not enough data
8.9
1094
Not enough data
8.3
866
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
124
Not enough data
7.4
123
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
7.5
26
Not enough data
7.5
26
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Google Workspace Project Management
10.0
7
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Trello and Workflowy are categorized as Task Management
Unique Categories
Trello is categorized as Work Management, Project Collaboration, and Google Workspace Project Management
Workflowy has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Trello
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workflowy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.3%
Education Management
4.3%
Internet
3.6%
Other
59.3%
Information Technology and Services
9.4%
Education Management
9.4%
Real Estate
6.3%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Other
62.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I use trello offline?
14 Comments
KS
You can update your status offline but it won't reflect on other person's profile. To let them know you have to be online.Read more
Does WorkFlowy have a desktop app?
1 Comment
RL
Yes, Workflowy has desktop apps for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.Read more
What does WorkFlowy cost?
1 Comment
Official Response from Workflowy
Workflowy basic is free forever. Subscriptions that give you unlimited bullets and file uploads are either $4.99 / month or $49 / year.Read more
What is WorkFlowy good for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Workflowy
Workflowy is like a notepad with superpowers. Simple enough that you can use to keep all your notes and tasks but also flexible enough that you can use it...Read more
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